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  • Land and Water Conservation Fund Community Event at Petroglyph National Monument, August 11, 2015 »

    U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich joined a diverse coalition of community leaders to celebrate the success of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) during its 50th anniversary with a visit to the Petroglyph National Monument. At the community event, local leaders will call for reauthorization and full funding of the landmark conservation law that is set to expire on September 30.

    • Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Outreach Session at Central New Mexico Community College, August 11, 2015 »

      U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich hosted an outreach session with families, students, veterans, and instructors at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) to discuss the impact of the college's Connect program, a successful, data-driven initiative designed to focus academic resources and support of students who are most in need. CNM Connect was started in 2006 to provide comprehensive and holistic support to General Educational Development (GED) and English language students. In 2010, CNM chose to institutionalize this work throughout the college by opening up this support to all students across its four campuses.

      • New Mexico State University Aerospace Education Lab and Arrowhead Center Tour, August 10, 2015 »

        U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich toured New Mexico State University's Aerospace Education Lab (AEL) and Arrowhead Center. The AEL part of NMSU's STEM Research & Partnerships program, which engages students in real-world technical challenges relative to aeronautics and space exploration. Senator Heinrich also toured the NMSU Arrowhead Center where he met with graduate students who are working in the agriculture and technology fields.

        • Celebration to Transfer Isleta Pueblo's Elementary School to Full Tribal Control at Isleta Pueblo, August 1, 2015 »

          U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich joins Pueblo of Isleta Governor Edward Paul Torres Sr., Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn, Bureau of Indian Education Director Dr. Charles 'Monty' Roessel, and the local community to celebrate the landmark transfer of Isleta Pueblo's elementary school to full tribal control.

          • San Antonio Creek in Valles Caldera National Preserve, July 19, 2015 »

            U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich fishes the San Antonio Creek in the Valles Caldera National Preserve, one of many outdoor spaces in New Mexico that is protected by the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Senator Heinrich worked to pass legislation that transitioned management of the preserve from a Board of Trustees to the National Park Service to increase public access.

            • LEED Platinum Certified Silver Gardens Apartments and Casitas de Colores, June 29, 2015 »

              U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich tours the Silver Gardens Apartments and Casitas de Colores in Albuquerque with the U.S. Green Building Council in an effort to highlight the clean energy economy and energy efficiency programs. Silver Gardens Apartments and Casitas de Colores are LEED Platinum Certified, mixed-income communities uniquely designed using energy conservation strategies. Both communities feature solar panels installed using the federal Solar Investment Tax Credit established by the Energy Policy Act of 2015, and construction was supported by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.
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