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Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Call on Forest Service to Outline Steps for Upper Pecos Watershed Mineral Withdrawal Assessment

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 12, 2023

In their latest effort to safeguard the Upper Pecos Watershed from future mineral development, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are calling on the U.S. Forest Service to outline the process by which the agency will assess the potential risk of mineral development in the Upper Pecos Watershed.

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Heinrich, Collins, Cortez Masto Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Permanently Ban Bump Stock Devices

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 12, 2023

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts (BUMP) Act, legislation to prohibit the sale of bump stocks and other devices that allow semi-automatic firearms to increase their rate of fire and effectively operate as fully automatic weapons

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Heinrich, Luján, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Invest in America’s Forests and Watersheds

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 11, 2023

On June 8, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined their bipartisan colleagues U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and others to introduce the Headwaters Protection Act

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As Fire Season Begins, Heinrich, Luján Lead National Push to Increase Wildland Firefighter Recruitment and Retention

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 10, 2023

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and a bipartisan group of Western senators in urging the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs to consider a long-term solution to increase wildland firefighter recruitment and retention.

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Luján, Leger Fernández, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Fund and Complete the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 10, 2023

On June 8, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced legislation that amends the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project to ensure it has the resources and time needed to reach completion to deliver drinking water to northwestern New Mexico communities.

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Heinrich, Padilla, Tonko, Electrification Caucus, and Seec Showcase Heavy-duty Electric Vehicles on Capitol Hill

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Paul Tonko hosted an electric truck showcase with members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) and the bicameral Electrification Caucus to demonstrate market readiness and diverse technology available to accelerate the transition to medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs

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Luján, Murkowski, Hinson, Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Combat Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and U.S. Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) reintroduced the Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (MOMS) Act to address the maternal and infant mortality crisis by increasing the number of trained midwives in the United States.

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Luján Statement on Passing of Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan:

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Heinrich, Whitehouse Commend Epa’s Efforts to Reduce Toxic Pollution Released by Coal-fired Power Plants

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), member of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, publicly praised new water pollution limits proposed by the EPA that could stop 584 million pounds of pollution from entering U.S. waterways.

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Luján, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Combat Cattle Fever Tick Infestations

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-TX) yesterday introduced the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act, which would help combat cattle fever tick infestations across the country:

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Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces $102.5 Million Settlement with Suboxone Maker for Alleged Illegal Monopoly Tactics

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that 42 states, led by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, have negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, Indivior Inc.

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Heinrich Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Rental Housing

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Delivering Essential Protection, Opportunity, and Security for Tenants (DEPOSIT) Act. An important piece of addressing the housing crisis, this legislation will help low-income renters overcome the barrier of security deposit payments when moving into new housing. U.S. Representative Barbara Lee (D-Cali.) has introduced companion legislation in the House.

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Members of N.M. Congressional Delegation Call On USPS for Plan to Restore Postal Service to Chimayó

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) urged United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for a plan of action to restore postal service to the community of Chimayó.

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Heinrich, Padilla, Tonko, Castor, and Calstart to Host Electric Truck Showcase on Capitol Hill

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

On Wednesday, June 7, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, are partnering with the nonprofit organization CALSTART to host an interactive medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle display on Capitol Hill.

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Members of N.M. Delegation Welcome Over $31 Million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grants for Doña Ana County

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

On June 5, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced a total of $31,171,088 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for Doña Ana County Railroad Crossing Elimination Program to create a vehicle overpass at the Industrial Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) line.

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Governor applauds Biden Administration decision to create buffer around Chaco Canyon

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the Department of Interior decision to create a 10-mile buffer at the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

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N.M. Delegation Announces New Resources for Hermit’s Peak/calf Canyon Fire Recovery

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming two new actions taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in helping New Mexicans recover from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

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Heinrich Statement on Debt Ceiling Vote

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after voting to pass the debt limit legislation that now heads to President Biden’s desk:

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Luján, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Recognize May as Stroke Awareness Month

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

This week, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution to recognize May as Stroke Awareness Month.

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Heinrich, Luján Welcome Air Force Decision to Make Kirtland AFB the Preferred Location for Space Delta 11

By Enchantment State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are welcoming the announcement that the Department of the Air Force has selected Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M. as the preferred location for Space Delta 11, a new training mission that will fall under the U.S. Space Force Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM).