On Thursday, August 18, 2022, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) celebrated the open house of Verus Research's newly renovated facility. Verus Research has helped New Mexico become a leader in the development of technology solutions in growing fields like directed energy, space-based assets, and high-power microwave systems. Senator Heinrich has worked for years—previously on both House and Senate Armed Services, and now on the Appropriations Committee—to deliver resources to keep New Mexico defense installations and private industry partners at the forefront of research, development, and demonstration.