N.M. Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA to Update Wildfire Claims Process
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives-Elect Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) filed a public comment letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell and the Hermit’s Peak Claims Office Director Angela Gladwell raising their concerns with components of the Interim Final Rule (IFR) […]
Luján: Delivering Results for New Mexicans 
From legislative victories to constituent services, Luján secured billions for New Mexico in 2022 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) secured $4.5 million in savings for his constituents in 2022 and assisted over 1,100 New Mexicans through casework services. Senator Luján also sent more than 130,000 letters to New Mexicans who contacted the office seeking […]
Luján Announces Nominations for U.S. Service Academies 
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M), announced student nominations from New Mexico to enter the United States Service Academies. “New Mexico has a long and proud tradition of serving in our Armed Forces. It’s a distinct honor as a United States Senator to nominate some of New Mexico’s best and brightest […]
Luján Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Appropriations Legislation
Omnibus Package Includes Additional $1.45 Billion for Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Recovery Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the Senate passage of bipartisan appropriations legislation that will invest in New Mexico communities, provide additional support for families and businesses impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, and support […]
Heinrich, Luján Deliver Over $273 Million In FY23 Funding For 146 New Mexico Projects
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are delivering over $273 million in investments for 146 local projects across New Mexico through the Omnibus Appropriations Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The bill passed the Senate today and is expected to be voted on by the House. The $1.7 trillion FY23 […]
Heinrich, Luján Announce Over $6.4 Million for Drought Resiliency Projects in N.M.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced $6,464,685 in funding from the Infrastructure Law to help communities in New Mexico prepare for and respond to the challenges of drought and help bring clean, reliable drinking water to households. Infrastructure Law delivering critical federal funding to help New Mexico prepare and […]