Heinrich To Highlight New Initiative In Las Cruces To Support Educators, Discuss Clean Energy Strategies With State, Local Leaders

WASHINGTON - Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will travel to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to meet with local and state leaders about how funding from the American Rescue Plan is supporting New Mexico educators, and clean energy strategies that the City of Las Cruces is implementing. 

At 9:30 a.m. MT, Senator Heinrich will meet with New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) and Las Cruces Public Schools officials for the announcement of a new educator fellows initiative made possible through funds secured by Senator Heinrich in the American Rescue Plan.

At 12:30 p.m. MT, Senator Heinrich will meet with community leaders to discuss how the City of Las Cruces is developing clean energy solutions at the local level, including electrification. Senator Heinrich is fighting for major investments as part of the Build Back Better agenda to help communities take the climate crisis head on, move the clean energy transition forward, and power New Mexico’s economic recovery. 

***Press interested in attending should RSVP at press@heinrich.senate.gov***

Las Cruces, N.M. - Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Educator Fellows Initiative Discussion

WHEN: Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. MT

WHERE: Booker T. Washington Elementary, 755 E Chestnut Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Local Clean Energy Solutions Discussion

WHEN: Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. MT

WHERE: Las Cruces City Hall, Bids Conference Room, third floor, 700 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

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