Press Releases

October 11th, 2022

Heinrich, Luján To Deliver Remarks In Support Of Matthew L. Garcia For U.S. District Court For The District Of N.M. During Key Nominations Hearing

WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12, at approximately 8 a.m. MT/10 a.m. ET, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) will deliver remarks in support of Matthew L. Garcia’s nomination for U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. The senators will deliver the remarks virtually...

October 11th, 2022

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In McKinley County

ALBUQUERQUE, 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 for McKinley County at 11 a.m. MT, on Friday, October 14. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare,...

October 11th, 2022

Heinrich, Hoeven, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Tribal Connect Act To Increase High-Speed Internet Access On Native Lands

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the bipartisan Tribal Connect Act to make it easier for Tribes to secure high-speed internet access at Native-owned libraries or public institutions through the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Universal Service...

October 7th, 2022

Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance and Pueblo of Santa Ana Welcome Tesla Sales, Service and Delivery Center

Pueblo of Santa Ana, NM, Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This morning, it became official: Soon NM residents will be able to purchase a Tesla, have their vehicles serviced, or have a vehicle delivered to the new facility that will be located on the homelands of the Tamayme (Pueblo of Santa Ana). “This is an exciting start to the next...

October 7th, 2022

Heinrich Announces Start Of Cost Containment Measures In Inflation Reduction Act For Prescription Drugs Covered By Medicare

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today announced the start of several of the Inflation Reduction Act’s prescription drug provisions, in particular the policy that will force drug companies to pay a rebate back to Medicare if the price of a product rises faster than the rate of inflation. "The Inflation Reduction Act...

October 6th, 2022

Heinrich Statement On 5th Circuit Ruling On The Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals Program

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: "Dreamers are Americans in every sense of the word. It’s past time for Congress to catch up. We need a bipartisan path forward on immigration...

October 5th, 2022

Heinrich To Join Santa Ana Pueblo Tribal Leaders, Tamaya Ventures To Announce New Electric Vehicle Partnership

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Friday, October 7, at 10 a.m. MT, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will help celebrate a new partnership between Tamaya Ventures, a corporation wholly owned by the Pueblo of Santa Ana, and a leading electric vehicle partner. Senator Heinrich will deliver remarks. Key attendees will include Pueblo of Santa...

October 4th, 2022

Heinrich Introduces Living Schoolyards Act To Create Unique, Healthy Learning Opportunities

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Living Schoolyards Act that will enable schools to completely re-envision their outdoor school grounds with the goal of providing more hands-on learning opportunities, strengthening local ecological systems, and giving every single child a place where they can learn and play...

October 4th, 2022

Heinrich To Deliver Remarks At N.M. Outdoor Economics Conference; Highlight Living Schoolyards, Early Childhood Education In Taos

TAOS, N.M. – On Thursday, October 6, at 12 p.m. MT, in Taos, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will deliver remarks at the New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference. The conference will highlight successful community economic development efforts within and outside of New Mexico that are connected to protected lands and focus on the...

September 30th, 2022

N.M. Congressional Democrats Secure $2.5 Billion In Aid For New Mexicans Impacted By Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fires

WASHINGTON – 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.) secured $2.5 billion to support New Mexico residents and business owners impacted by this year’s Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fires. The aid for New Mexico was...

September 30th, 2022

Heinrich, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Complete The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced the Continental Divide Trail Completion Act, legislation directing the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior to prioritize completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) by...

September 30th, 2022

Heinrich introduces bipartisan bill to finish Continental Divide trail

— by Nathan Lederman

Since 1978, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail has provided those willing to traverse its more than 3,000 miles of scenic terrain with views from the Canadian border all the way to New Mexico. However, despite its 44-year existence, there are still sections of the trail that are not fully completed. With help of legislators in...

September 29th, 2022

VIDEO: Heinrich, Risch Build Momentum For Legislation To Remove Hurdles For Good Samaritans To Clean Up Abandon Hardrock Mines

WASHINGTON – Today, the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act introduced by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) received a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). This legislation makes it easier for “Good Samaritans” such as...

September 29th, 2022

Heinrich, Luján Support Senate Passage Of Stopgap Government Spending Bill That Includes $2.5 Billion For New Mexicans Impacted By Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fires

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) voted for the Senate passage of a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government funded until December 16, 2022. The spending legislation includes the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act and $2.5 billion for FEMA to establish and...

September 29th, 2022

Heinrich says $2.5 billion in aid for northern NM fire victims major step in restoring region

— by Patrick Lohmann

New Mexico’s senior United States Senator said he expects the $2.5 billion in compensation for victims of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire will go a long way toward revitalizing a 500-square-mile section of northern New Mexico and life for those in it. The United States Senate on Thursday voted to approve a short-term spending bill...

September 29th, 2022

Federal legislation aims to improve FEMA response to wildfires

— by Patrick Lohmann

A bill cosponsored by New Mexico’s United States senators aims to help the Federal Emergency Management Agency better help victims of wildfires. Such blazes are growing in number and intensity across the West. U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) said Wednesday on the Senate floor that FEMA has gotten “pretty...

September 28th, 2022

Heinrich Announces Expanded Eligibility For VA Health Care For Vietnam, Gulf War, Post-9/11 Veterans Under PACT Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is notifying New Mexico veterans that on October 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs will expand and extend eligibility for VA health care for certain Veterans of the Vietnam War, Gulf Wars and post-9/11 era under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address...

September 28th, 2022

VIDEO: Heinrich Legislation To Rename Belen Post Office In Honor Of Former U.S. Senator Dennis Chávez Advances Out Of Committee

WASHINGTON - Today, legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) to rename the U.S. Post Office facility located at 400 North Main Street in Belen, New Mexico, in honor of former U.S. Senator Dennis Chávez advanced out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC). The bill now awaits...

September 27th, 2022

Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $915,900 In Federal Investments To Support Food Business Growth In Farmington

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.) are welcoming a $915,900 federal grant to San Juan College in Farmington to renovate and repurpose a city building to support the Harvest Food Hub and Kitchen. “The San Juan College...

September 27th, 2022

N.M. Congressional Democrats Fight To Include $2.5 Billion For New Mexicans Impacted By Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fires In Government Spending Proposal

WASHINGTON – As Congress finalizes negotiations on a stopgap government funding bill, 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.) are fighting for $2.5 billion to support New Mexico residents and business owners impacted by...

Heinrich, Luján To Deliver Remarks In Support Of Matthew L. Garcia For U.S. District Court For The District Of N.M. During Key Nominations Hearing

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In McKinley County

Heinrich, Hoeven, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Tribal Connect Act To Increase High-Speed Internet Access On Native Lands

Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance and Pueblo of Santa Ana Welcome Tesla Sales, Service and Delivery Center

Heinrich Announces Start Of Cost Containment Measures In Inflation Reduction Act For Prescription Drugs Covered By Medicare

Heinrich Statement On 5th Circuit Ruling On The Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals Program

Heinrich To Join Santa Ana Pueblo Tribal Leaders, Tamaya Ventures To Announce New Electric Vehicle Partnership

Heinrich Introduces Living Schoolyards Act To Create Unique, Healthy Learning Opportunities

Heinrich To Deliver Remarks At N.M. Outdoor Economics Conference; Highlight Living Schoolyards, Early Childhood Education In Taos

N.M. Congressional Democrats Secure $2.5 Billion In Aid For New Mexicans Impacted By Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fires

Heinrich, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Complete The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

Heinrich introduces bipartisan bill to finish Continental Divide trail

VIDEO: Heinrich, Risch Build Momentum For Legislation To Remove Hurdles For Good Samaritans To Clean Up Abandon Hardrock Mines

Heinrich, Luján Support Senate Passage Of Stopgap Government Spending Bill That Includes $2.5 Billion For New Mexicans Impacted By Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fires

Heinrich says $2.5 billion in aid for northern NM fire victims major step in restoring region

Federal legislation aims to improve FEMA response to wildfires

Heinrich Announces Expanded Eligibility For VA Health Care For Vietnam, Gulf War, Post-9/11 Veterans Under PACT Act

VIDEO: Heinrich Legislation To Rename Belen Post Office In Honor Of Former U.S. Senator Dennis Chávez Advances Out Of Committee

Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $915,900 In Federal Investments To Support Food Business Growth In Farmington

N.M. Congressional Democrats Fight To Include $2.5 Billion For New Mexicans Impacted By Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fires In Government Spending Proposal