press releases

TUCUMCARI & MELROSE, N.M.– In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold in-person Mobile Office Hours in Quay County at 11:00 a.m. MT and Curry County at 1:30 p.m. MT on Monday, October 16.   Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Pecos Watershed Protection Act, legislation to protect portions of the PecosWatershed in northern New Mexico from all mineral development. U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández will introduce the companion legislation in the House of...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day:   “Native peoples have lived in the land we now call New Mexico and the United States for generations. I am honored to work with the Pueblos and Tribes in New Mexico and with the Tribal Nations across Indian...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on the assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists: “I join President Biden and my Senate colleagues in unequivocally condemning the appalling attacks by Hamas terrorists. The United States stands with the...

SANTA FE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed the announcement by the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) on its final acquisition of two parcels of land known as the Valley of the Spirit Ranch, which will unlock public access to the forest from the Village of Jemez...

WASHINGTON – 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.) introduced the Cerro Pelado Fire Assistance Act to help New Mexico rebuild from the Cerro Pelado Fire caused by the U.S. Forest Service. The bill would require FEMA to establish a Cerro Pelado Fire Claims Office to...

WASHINGTON – In conjunction with the one-year anniversary of securing the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act, 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) introduced the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Extension Act to extend the period a victim can file a claim...

WASHINGTON — 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.) applauded President Biden’s signing of their legislation to rename the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Norma Torres (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to replace the official holiday recognized on the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The bill would also replace any mention of Columbus Day in all federal laws or regulations with...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after voting to pass a continuing resolution that would continue funding the federal government through November 17, 2023: "Keeping the government open today with responsible spending levels is a victory for the American people. It’s also important to understand...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) hosted a press conference to discuss their work to keep the government funded and avert a shutdown that would have dire impacts on the economy and New Mexicans.   Senator Heinrich’s remarks can be viewed here and below.  Let me be blunt. This looming...

WASHINGTON – Today, September 29, at 11:40 a.m. MT/1:40 p.m. ET, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) will host a virtual media availability to discuss their work to keep the government funded and avert a shutdown that would have dire impacts on the economy and New Mexicans.  WHEN: Friday, September...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in response to the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.): “Senator Dianne Feinstein was a trailblazer. She believed in a nation that put safety first. She leaves behind a legacy marked by the paths she paved for all of us to follow. It was a privilege to...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, announced $2,891,107 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fund seven projects in New Mexico aimed at improving outreach to underserved producers and...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced final passage of the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, legislation he cosponsored to protect access to educational enrichment programs and activities such as archery and hunting safety education under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The legislation now goes to...

WASHINGTON - With only three days until the current fiscal year ends, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is calling on House Republicans to stop the political gamesmanship, keep the government funded, and avert a shutdown that would have dire impacts on the economy and New Mexicans.      “We had a bipartisan budget deal this summer. Now MAGA...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action to prevent another infant formula shortage. In a...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed up to $24 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) — funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — to advance the development of long-duration energy storage technologies, improve grid resiliency, lower costs, and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. ReJoule, a...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) to lead 10 of their Senate colleagues in a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) calling for immediate action to advance permanent, comprehensive pay reform for the country’s wildland firefighters as...

MILAN, N.M. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to the Village of Milan, New Mexico, to support roadway infrastructure improvements at the Milan Industrial Park.  This grant, provided by the Department’s...