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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.
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Breakfast With Grant County Community Leaders, April 23, 2014 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) meets with Grant County community leaders over breakfast at Millie's Bake House in Silver City to discuss how best to expend opportunities for small businesses and strengthen the local economy.
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The Wellness Coalition, April 23, 2014 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) lead a discussion with members from The Wellness Coalition, a non-profit coalition dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people of southwest New Mexico. The coalition serves Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, and Catron Counties where they assess youth needs and identify service gaps in the community. The organization also connects youth to New Mexico's AmeriCorps Program and helps run the Youth Conservation Corps for three counties. As a member of the National Service Congressional Caucus and the only sitting senator to have served in AmeriCorps, Senator Heinrich is a staunch supporter of the coalition's Youth Corps program.
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New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce Southwest Chapter, April 23, 2014 »
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) leads a discussion on green energy investments with members from the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce’s Southwest Chapter in Silver City. The senator also received briefings on the chapter’s programs, including the Local Investment Opportunity Network and the Southwest New Mexico Energy and Green Jobs Taskforce. Senator Heinrich is a lead advocate for New Mexico’s green energy economy, and serves on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
