March 19th, 2019

Heinrich In Northern N.M. To Announce Legislation To Designate Bandelier As National Park, Host Opioid Grants Workshop

SANTA FE, N.M. – On Wednesday, March 20, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will be in northern New Mexico to announce legislation to establish Bandelier National Monument as a national park and host an opioid grants workshop in Española aimed at combating substance use disorders.

At 9:45 a.m., Senator Heinrich will deliver opening remarks at a federal grants workshop his office is hosting in Española aimed at connecting local health care providers, government officials, and advocates to resources to combat the opioids epidemic.

At 2 p.m., Senator Heinrich will announce legislation to establish Bandelier National Monument as a national park with support from tribal leaders, local elected officials, and community leaders. Speakers include Santa Clara Governor Michael Chavarria, Santo Domingo Governor Joe M. Aguilar, Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelivitz, and Jesse Deubel of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation.

***Press interested in attending should RSVP to press@heinrich.senate.govor call (202) 228-1578.***

Española - Wednesday, March 20, 2019

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich
WHAT: Grants Workshop: Combating Substance Use Disorders
WHEN: 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. (parking is available directly outside the administration building)
WHERE: Northern New Mexico College, Administration Building, 921 N. Paseo de Oñate, Española, N.M. 87532

Los Alamos - Wednesday, March 20, 2019

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich
   Santa Clara Governor Michael Chavarria
   Santo Domingo Governor Joe M. Aguilar
   Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelivitz
   Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of New Mexico Wildlife Federation
WHAT: Announcement of legislation to establish Bandelier as a national park
WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. (media pre-set at 1:45 p.m.; parking and additional details upon RSVP)
WHERE: Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center, 15 Entrance Rd, Los Alamos, N.M. 87544

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