Luján, Heinrich, Leger Fernández Welcome Over $18 Million for Wildfire Recovery
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) announced over $18 million in federal funding for to help recovery efforts for New Mexicans impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $17,324,953 for the Mora-San Miguel Electric […]
N.M. Delegation Statement on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approval of Holtec
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.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in response to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of Holtec International’s application to site, construct, and operate storage facilities for spent nuclear fuel in southeastern New Mexico. […]
Luján, Blackburn Lead Bill To Boost Quantum Computing Applications In U.S.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act to establish a public-private partnership for near-term quantum application development and acceleration. “As national leaders in quantum computing research, New Mexico’s national labs help position our country on the forefront of science and technology,” said Senator Luján. “I’ve been clear that as these […]
Luján Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to reintroduce the Kids Online Safety Act, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to protect children online and hold Big Tech accountable. The Kids Online Safety Act provides young people and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against online harms. The bill requires social […]
Luján, Leger Fernández Lead Reintroduction of Legislation to Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon
New Mexico Delegation Moves to Protect Sacred Site for Generations to Come Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act to protect Chaco Canyon and the greater sacred […]
N.M. Congressional Delegation Welcome $2.8 Million In FAA Grants For New Mexico Airports
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.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced a total of $2,865,326 in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for eight airports in New Mexico to repair runways, taxiways, and other infrastructure. “Local airports help […]
