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U.S. Sen. Martin Henrich of New Mexico joined a coalition of senators pushing for funding for the “clean energy” industry when drafting legislation to relieve America’s economy as it struggles to rebuild amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Originating in China, the virus recently spread globally and into the U.S., stymieing demand for...

Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, said more action needs to be taken to increase how many tests for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are processed in New Mexico and provide economic assistance to people directly impacted by the pandemic. “I strongly believe that our first, second and third priority need to be bringing all our resources to bear in...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- New Mexico's congressional delegations is calling for quick and more relief for people and businesses in the state. U.S. Senator said he supports a proposed measure that would send checks to Americans. "I do think that direct payments like that are one of the more efficient ways to stimulate the economy," Heinrich said. "I...

New Mexico U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich said during a press conference Thursday that he received confirmation the Food and Drug Administration approved money that will eventually help provide more supplies for New Mexico.   “I’m pleased to announce this morning that we received confirmation that the FDA has granted an...

New Mexico Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined fellow Democrat, Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith, to introduce the Free COVID-19 Testing Act, which would expand free tests to confirm coronavirus infections. The legislation would waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 diagnostic testing and related health care services for individuals enrolled in private...

President Donald Trump asked Congress on Twitter earlier this month to send him legislation that would permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. New Mexico Democratic Sens. Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall are among lawmakers taking him up on the request. They joined a bipartisan group of senators who introduced the Great Outdoors Act,...

Following a temporary ban on large public gatherings and warnings from officials about the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in New Mexico, two programs were announced Friday to help the state cope with the potentially deadly illness. Forcing insurers to provide free testing and treatment is one of them. In response to Gov. Michelle...

Late last week, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) held a press conference to note the introduction of two powerful pieces of legislation designed to ameliorate multigenerational poverty in New Mexico and the rest of the US, too. The two-generation system links services for parents and children in such a way as to enable success and increase...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico is supporting legislation that would require employers to provide paid sick days immediately to workers to address the coronavirus crisis, and in preparation for future public health emergencies. The bill would require all employers to allow workers to accrue seven days of paid...

New Mexico’s senators are hoping to restore funding to America’s public lands while addressing a maintenance backlog at national parks across the state. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) called on the administration of President Donald Trump to support full funding for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), established in 1964 to...

The promise of wilderness lies fully manifest yet largely unknown in a remote pocket of San Miguel County, where a desolate shortgrass prairie abruptly collapses into a sprawling system of piñon- and juniper-covered canyons that hold countless secrets waiting to be discovered. For several years, the Sabinoso Wilderness held the dubious...

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich fired tough questions and caustic comments at Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette on Tuesday over the proposed $100 million cut in Los Alamos National Laboratory’s cleanup program for radioactive waste it produced during the Manhattan Project and Cold War. Brouillette appeared before the Senate Committee on Energy and...

WASHINGTON — Sen. Martin Heinrich expressed disappointment Tuesday with the U.S. Air Force on its work so far in remediating water contamination near Cannon Air Force Base. Heinrich, speaking at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, addressed Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett in response to comments the Air Force was working with...

Two of my paramount guiding principles as your senator are respect for science and respect for those who have served our nation. We owe all of our veterans who put their lives on the line to defend us the best possible medical care, based on the best available science. That’s why I was so appalled to learn that tens of thousands of Vietnam...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich claim U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using misleading tactics and campaigns against immigrant communities in the state. The two Democrats sent a letter to Acting ICE Director Matthew Albence on Thursday voicing their concerns. “We have received troubling reports...

LAS CRUCES – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, on Wednesday hosted about a dozen stakeholders in his Las Cruces field office for an update on the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and the port’s role in trade with Mexico. 2019, they said, was a banner year of port — despite being a year of uncertainty revolving around trade relations with...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland have introduced legislation that would accelerate the deployment of broadband services to Native American communities. Along with U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, Heinrich and Udall are sponsoring the Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of...

The Roswell Air Center has received a $750,000 federal grant to help the airport expand its commercial airline service, with Denver being the city’s targeted destination. “That puts us into the next phase of our air service development plan,” said Air Center Director Scott Stark. “Now that we have that in hand, we can...

LAS CRUCES - An advanced placement biology class at Centennial High School welcomed an unusual guest instructor on Wednesday morning.  U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., gave an impromptu lecture on energy production and technology, and the prospects for an economy less dependent on fossil fuels. "You will hear all the reasons why we can't get...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Despite promises to do so, President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal 2021 budget for the Department of Defense fails to restore $3.6 billion in funding for 127 defense projects diverted last year to build 175 miles of the wall on the border with Mexico, U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich’s and Tom Udall’s offices...