Press Releases

December 20th, 2022

$1.45 billion more likely coming to victims of Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire

— by Patrick Lohmann

Congress overnight announced $1.45 billion more for a compensation program for victims of New Mexico’s biggest-ever wildfire, bringing the total that could be approved for the blaze to $3.95 billion. The omnibus spending package still has to be approved in both chambers, and lawmakers are up against a clock, trying to get it done by the...

December 20th, 2022

N.M. congressional Dems add early ed amendment to federal spending bill

— by Margaret O'Hara

New Mexico’s congressional Democrats have successfully added the voter-approved Constitutional Amendment 1 to an omnibus federal spending plan, a move that could pave the way for the state to begin drawing more than $200 million more a year from the multibillion-dollar Land Grand Permanent Fund for early childhood programs and K-8...

December 20th, 2022

Nearing end of decade-long push, New Mexico is set to watch its voter-approved funding plan for early childhood education go before Congress

— by Dan McKay

SANTA FE – The omnibus spending bill unveiled in Congress early Tuesday includes language that would authorize New Mexico’s plan to tap more heavily into its permanent school fund – a breakthrough for supporters of the voter-approved measure. The Democratic members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation celebrated the...

December 20th, 2022

N.M. Congressional Democrats Announce Additional $1.45 Billion for New Mexicans Impacted by Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

WASHINGTON – Today, 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.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) announced an additional $1.45 billion to fund the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office. The funding is included as part of the...

December 20th, 2022

N.M. Congressional Democrats Secure Language To Unlock Major Investments In Early Childhood And K-12 Education In Omnibus

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) secured language to unlock major investments in early childhood and K-12 education in New Mexico in the bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Agreement for Fiscal Year...

December 20th, 2022

Heinrich Applauds U.S. Postal Service Dramatically Increasing the Electrification of Mail Delivery Fleet

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, welcomed today’s announcement that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will electrifying 75% of its new purpose-built Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) and commit to acquire...

December 19th, 2022

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Luna County

LAS CRUCES, 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 Luna County at 10 a.m. MT, on Tuesday, December 20. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration,...

December 19th, 2022

Heinrich Announces Over $87 Million Allocated To New Mexico For Home Energy Rebate Program

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), founder and c-chair of the Electrification Caucus, announced $87,742,040 that will be available to the State of New Mexico and Tribes in the state from the Inflation Reduction Act for consumer home energy rebate programs, enabling communities to make homes more energy efficient, upgrade...

December 17th, 2022

HAFB receives $19M in federal defense funds

— by Jessica Onsurez

The Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act included $19.2 million for two projects of import at Holloman Air Force Base, part of a $54.4 million package benefitting New Mexico's military installations and national labs. The continued modernization of the high-speed test track at Holloman was awarded $15 million. An additional $4.1...

December 17th, 2022

New Mexico's Congress people call on Republicans to support bill to aid state's education plan

— by Claudia Silva

A group of Democratic lawmakers from New Mexico are accusing U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell and other House Republicans of standing in the way of federal legislation that would let a state constitutional amendment to boost funding for early childhood education take effect. These lawmakers include Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Reps. Melanie Stansbury and...

December 16th, 2022

Sen. Martin Heinrich, others call on Rep. Yvette Herrell to back education plan

— by Dan McKay

SANTA FE – With the end of the session approaching, congressional approval of New Mexico’s voter-backed plan to tap more heavily into the permanent school fund is hanging in the balance. Congress could leave Washington as soon as Dec. 23. Sen. Martin Heinrich and two other members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation urged...

December 16th, 2022

Heinrich, Luján Urge USDA To Prioritize Drought In Deploying Inflation Reduction Act Funds

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) supports conservation practices that mitigate the impacts of drought while combatting climate change. In a...

December 15th, 2022

Heinrich Secures Major Wins For N.M. Military Bases, National Labs, Defense Programs, And Service Members

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) secured major wins in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) that support New Mexico’s men and women in uniform, military installations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and job-creating initiatives throughout the state. The Senate passed the NDAA today...

December 15th, 2022

Heinrich, Luján Deliver Senate Floor Remarks Honoring Life Of Medal Of Honor Recipient, Gallup Resident Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor honoring the life of Medal of Honor recipient and Gallup’s own Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura who passed away on November 29, 2022. WATCH: Heinrich, Luján Deliver Remarks On Senate Floor In Honor...

December 15th, 2022

Heinrich Announces Nominees To The United States Service Academies

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a...

December 14th, 2022

ICYMI - OpEd: It has been an electrifying year: Advancing policies in Congress to accelerate electrification

WASHINGTON – In an op-ed published by The Hill, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), the founders and co-chairs of the bicameral Electrification Caucus, describe how they have advanced policies in Congress to accelerate widespread...

December 14th, 2022

Heinrich Headlines White House Electrification Summit; Touts Job-Creating, Cost-Saving Benefits Of Home Electrification

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, delivered opening remarks at the first-ever White House Electrification Summit. Senator Heinrich highlighted how a new rebate program he secured in the Inflation Reduction Act will make the cost-saving and health benefits of home...

December 14th, 2022

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Sierra County

LAS CRUCES, 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 Sierra County at 10 a.m. MT, on Friday, December 16. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration,...

December 14th, 2022

Heinrich To Headline White House Electrification Summit

WASHINGTON - Today, Wednesday, December 14, at 1 p.m. ET/11 a.m. MT, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will deliver remarks at the White House Electrification Summit to explore how electrification can help the United States meet its climate and equity goals, while lowering costs, creating jobs, and improving air...

December 13th, 2022

Heinrich on Historic Respect for Marriage Act: Love is Love is now the Law of the Land

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a cosponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act, issued the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the bill into law to protect marriage equality: “On this historic day, our country has taken a major step forward in our march toward full equality for all...

$1.45 billion more likely coming to victims of Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire

N.M. congressional Dems add early ed amendment to federal spending bill

Nearing end of decade-long push, New Mexico is set to watch its voter-approved funding plan for early childhood education go before Congress

N.M. Congressional Democrats Announce Additional $1.45 Billion for New Mexicans Impacted by Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

N.M. Congressional Democrats Secure Language To Unlock Major Investments In Early Childhood And K-12 Education In Omnibus

Heinrich Applauds U.S. Postal Service Dramatically Increasing the Electrification of Mail Delivery Fleet

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Luna County

Heinrich Announces Over $87 Million Allocated To New Mexico For Home Energy Rebate Program

HAFB receives $19M in federal defense funds

New Mexico's Congress people call on Republicans to support bill to aid state's education plan

Sen. Martin Heinrich, others call on Rep. Yvette Herrell to back education plan

Heinrich, Luján Urge USDA To Prioritize Drought In Deploying Inflation Reduction Act Funds

Heinrich Secures Major Wins For N.M. Military Bases, National Labs, Defense Programs, And Service Members

Heinrich, Luján Deliver Senate Floor Remarks Honoring Life Of Medal Of Honor Recipient, Gallup Resident Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura

Heinrich Announces Nominees To The United States Service Academies

ICYMI - OpEd: It has been an electrifying year: Advancing policies in Congress to accelerate electrification

Heinrich Headlines White House Electrification Summit; Touts Job-Creating, Cost-Saving Benefits Of Home Electrification

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Sierra County

Heinrich To Headline White House Electrification Summit

Heinrich on Historic Respect for Marriage Act: Love is Love is now the Law of the Land