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Grand Opening Of New Raton VA Clinic, April 25, 2014 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined veterans, military families, and local leaders at the grand opening of the new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Raton, N.M. The new clinic covers 6,921 square feet, which is more than double the size of the current Raton VA clinic, and provides greater access to quality health care for veterans across northern New Mexico, including expanded primary care, primary mental health, laboratory, and telemedicine services.
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Spaceport America, April 24, 2014 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) toured Spaceport America, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceX in Sierra County where he was briefed on the facility’s infrastructure update and commercial space policy. The senator toured the Spaceport Operations Center, Virgin Galactic’s LEED Gold certified Gateway to Space building, and met with SpaceX staff at their operations vertical launch area.
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White Sands Test Facility, April 24, 2014 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) toured NASA’s White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) east of Las Cruces, N.M., to discuss its latest mission projects and space programs. WSTF conducts simulated mission duty cycle testing to develop numerous full-scale propulsion systems. The scientific investigation of explosion phenomena at WSTF is aimed at improving safety at launch facilities and other areas where hazardous materials are used.
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Interview with Silver High Students - April 23, 2014 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich interviews with Silver High School Students interested in the National Security Agency for their National History Day project.
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Roundtable Discussion On Student Loans & College Affordability, April 23, 2014 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) hosted a roundtable discussion with students at Western New Mexico University to address student loan debt and other barriers that exist for students and families. Senator Heinrich has consistently fought to keep higher education within reach for all New Mexicans. He voted to pass the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act, a bill that lowers and caps interest rates on federal student loans, and protects borrowers from dramatic increases in the future.
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Silver City Gateway Community Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Designation, April 23, 2014 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) spoke at the Silver City Gateway Community Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Designation at the Silver City Tourism & Visitor Information Center. The region will be the first community gateway designated for the entire 3,100-mile long trail. The senator celebrated this occasion with veterans participating in the Warrior Hike.
