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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joins business leaders to discuss how Trump’s ‘Big, Bad Bill’ will raise utility bills on New Mexicans and threaten clean energy jobs, Aug. 8 in Albuquerque.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich hosts roundtable on federal energy legislation’s impact on New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Edgewood police

Courts, Justice & Safety, Edgewood

Edgewood man charged with sexual crimes against minor

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury talks during a town hall meeting inside a packed commission chambers at the Sandoval County Administration Building Monday afternoon.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Stansbury warns of healthcare cuts, praises state response at packed town hall

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

National Guard members train for Operation Zia Shield continues, this time with instruction from the New Mexico State Police. (National Guard)

Governor, Albuquerque mayor blast Trump’s ‘executive overreach’ in D.C. National Guard deployment

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 12, 2025August 13, 2025

On June 14, thousands in the Albuquerque community showed up for the No Kings Rally held at Mariposa Basin Park in Taylor Ranch. This is one of thousands planned throughout the country on Saturday. Photo by Pat Davis /nm.news

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

25 New Mexico lawmakers oppose petition to allow oil and gas wastewater discharge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Sen. Martin Heinrich speaks to conservation leaders Friday at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate his successful efforts to prevent the sale of public lands during recent reconciliation negotiations in Congress.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich, Stansbury celebrate public lands protection efforts at Valle de Oro Refuge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Senator Luján toured the new Christus Regional Cancer Center and convened a listening session with hospital leadership, doctors, and stakeholders to hear their concerns regarding cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Republicans’ Budget Betrayal.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján tours New Mexico communities, criticizes GOP budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has secured more than $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focused on health care, workforce training and education through a committee-approved spending bill for fiscal year 2026.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Luján secures $12 million for New Mexico health, education projects

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Stansbury introduces bill to protect Social Security Administration from federal cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Raymundo Lara, State Representative – House District 34

NM State Gov., Opinion

Op-Ed: Why Responsible Economic Development Deserves State Investment

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7, 2025August 7, 2025