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Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Outreach Session at Santa Fe’s United Way Learning Center, August 12, 2015 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich hosted an outreach session with families, community partners, and United Way of Santa Fe staff the Santa Fe Early Learning Center at Agua Fria. He met with families and toured the Early Learning Center, which will be the new hub of early learning and family support in the Santa Fe community and a model for solving poverty using a two-generation approach. This state of the art facility will offer year-round, full-day services for children and families including hot meals and a health center; leading-edge technology for teaching and learning; employment and social service assistance for parents; and home visiting program for families.
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Volcano Hike at Petroglyph National Monument, August 11, 2015 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and his sons go for a hike at the volcanoes with Petroglyph National Monument Superintendent Dennis Vasquez.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
