PRESS RELEASES
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich voted to pass the Natural Resources Management Act, a historic bipartisan public lands package that includes several New Mexico conservation priorities championed by Udall and Heinrich, including landmark legislation to permanently authorize the Land and Water...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 6, 2019) -Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, spoke on the Senate Floor in support of a package of bipartisan public lands legislation that includes major conservation victories for New Mexico.
VIDEO: Heinrich Champions Major Public Lands Package On...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivered the keynote address at the New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference in Las Cruces, highlighting the inextricable link between conservation and growing the Western economy. The two-day conference was the first event of its kind in New Mexico and featured business, elected, and...
IN THE NEWS
The All Pueblo Council of Governors issued a statement Tuesday (June 26) in support of preserving the Río Grande del Norte and Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monuments, providing a united front against any attempts by the Trump Administration to reduce protections.
In the statement, the 20 Pueblo governors noted the monuments "protect...
In New Mexico, hunting is more than just a sport. It is a central part of our culture, a way to feed our families and ensure the future of our local outdoor recreation economy. Doña Ana County sportsmen and women have always appreciated the fact that they can drive a short distance from their homes and be able to pursue and harvest...
Last week, hundreds of local residents filled a Doña Ana County Commission meeting to voice their support for a resolution to urge President Trump to protect the public lands in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. This was just the latest overflow crowd to demonstrate the community’s clear consensus that we should keep in...
MARTIN’S BLOG
Dear Friend,
If we commit to going “All In” on a stronger foundation for our kids, we can build a New Mexico that they will be proud to call home. That starts with welcoming and healthier school environments, where they can learn important skills, make new friends, and build their confidence.
Last week, I visited the...
Dear Friend,
Service members, veterans, and their families deserve our utmost respect and gratitude. Military medals are an important way that we honor and recognize the service, accomplishments, and valor of our service members. Unfortunately, the process to receive these medals can be unnecessarily bureaucratic and delayed. I am committed to...
Dear Friend,
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee just voted to advance three landmark public lands conservation bills that I have been proud to champion alongside local community stakeholders in New Mexico.
The M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act designates portions of the Gila River, its watershed and other...
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