By Tom Udall Press Office U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined the full Senate in voting 85-7 to pass the fiscal year 2019 Defense appropriations bill, which provides critical funding to benefit New Mexico’s economy and national security priorities. The bill includes support for New Mexico’s military bases and federal installations, …
Read More »Governors, Community Leaders Mark a Year of Reconciliation, Share Details for Fiesta Events
By City of Santa Fe Following a year of conversations filled with respectful and principled dialogue, the All Pueblo Council of Governors, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, City of Santa Fe, Los Caballeros De Vargas, and Santa Fe Fiesta Council came together today in an historic meeting to exchange mutual expressions …
Read More »Service Academy Information Night in Albuquerque
By SEN Martin Heinrich My office will host a Service Academy Information Night on Wednesday, August 29, in Albuquerque at the University of New Mexico (UNM). My staff will be on hand to answer questions and give prospective applicants and their families the opportunity to speak with representatives from each …
Read More »Governor Susana Martinez Announces New Catalyst Fund Commitment to BlueStone Venture Partners
By NM True Governor Susana Martinez announced that BlueStone Venture Partners, LLC will receive up to $3 million from the Catalyst Fund to invest in New Mexico bioscience startups. “Investing in homegrown New Mexico companies and entrepreneurs strengthens and diversifies our economy,” said Governor Martinez. “The Catalyst Fund helps our …
Read More »Governor Martinez Announces Expansion of Homegrown New Mexico Company
By New Mexico True Governor Susana Martinez announced that a homegrown information technology company, Advanced Network Management, will expand to a new headquarters location in Albuquerque and create up to 40 new high quality technology and management jobs. The company will also invest nearly $6 million in the expansion. “It’s …
Read More »On Deadline Day to Reunite Separated Families, Udall & Senators Call for DOJ Investigation of ‘Zero Tolerance’ Immigration Policy
From the Office of U.S. Senator Tom Udall WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) joined Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), along with 29 other senators, in sending a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael Horowitz calling for an investigation into DOJ’s role in the …
Read More »250 acre Venado fire update; 40-person Hotshot crew on the scene
By Santa Fe National Forest Venado Fire UPDATE Forest Road Closure in Effect Start Date: July 20 Cause: Lightning Size: 250 acres Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: Light winds, clear skies Resources on scene: 2 engines, 2 utility vehicles, 20-person Santa …
Read More »Morphy Lake State Park Remains Closed in Support of Dam Renovation Project
By NM Parks The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State Parks Division advised that Morphy Lake State Park will remain closed for the upcoming dam renovation project being undertaken by the Acequias de San Jose y La Isla. The State Park was initially closed in accordance with the closure …
Read More »Cimarron Canyon State Park Opens
By N.M. State Parks The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State Parks Division announced that Cimarron Canyon State Park will re-open for use effective Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Park visitors are reminded that most state parks are still under various types of fire restrictions. Cimarron Canyon …
Read More »Aragon fire Update
By SFNF Start Date: July 12 Cause: Lightnin Size: 62 acres Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Containment: 0% Fuel: Ponderosa Pine Weather: 70% chance of rain and thunderstorms, possible lightning Resources: 15 personnel on UTVs Situation: The fire is in a remote location East of …
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