Press Releases

November 19th, 2019

Heinrich, Haaland To Host Health Care And Open Enrollment Resource Fair In The South Valley

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Nov. 19, 2019) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), in collaboration with Bernalillo County, will host a Health Care & Open Enrollment Resource Fair on Friday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT at the South Valley Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 2008 Larrazolo Road SW,...

November 19th, 2019

New Mexico senators request investigation into oversight, conditions for ICE detainees

— by Cristina Carreon

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) sent a letter on Nov. 15 to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acting secretary Chad Wolf and DHS inspector Gen. Joseph Cuffari requesting an investigation into oversight and conditions for detainees held at all Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention...

November 19th, 2019

NM Senators seek investigation into ICE detention centers

— by Angela Kocherga

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall are calling for an investigation into conditions for detainees at all Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities. “We are troubled by continued reports of inhumane treatment at ICE detention facilities that appear to be widespread at facilities housing ICE...

November 19th, 2019

New Mexico senators seek probe of ICE facilities

— by Jens Gould

U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich on Monday asked federal authorities investigate the conditions and oversight of immigrant detainees held in facilities such as the Otero County Processing Center in New Mexico. In a letter to acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, the Democratic senators from New Mexico said they had “deep...

November 18th, 2019

Heinrich Statement On Pueblo Of Acoma Sacred Ceremonial Shield

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 18, 2019) - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) issued the following statement on the sacred ceremonial shield that will be returned to the Pueblo of Acoma following a settlement agreement in U.S. District Court. Heinrich and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the bipartisan Safeguard Tribal Objects of...

November 18th, 2019

Heinrich, Udall Request Investigation Of Conditions For ICE Detainees

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 18, 2019) – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf and DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting an investigation into the conditions and oversight for detainees held at all Immigration and Customs...

November 17th, 2019

NM lawmakers urge congressional action on DACA

— by Scott Turner

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule early next year on the Trump administration’s decision to discontinue the seven-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. But the fate of DACA recipients may not just rest in the hands of the high court. President Donald Trump sent signals again last week that he might be willing to...

November 15th, 2019

Heinrich Demands Resignation Of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 15, 2019) – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued a statement demanding the resignation of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller after leaked emails published this week showed his affinity for white nationalism: "Any president in their right mind with any kind of moral compass would demand Stephen...

November 13th, 2019

In Floor Speech, Heinrich Opposes Confirmation Of Chad Wolf To Be DHS Undersecretary, Condemns Trump Administration's Immigration Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 13, 2019) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) spoke on the Senate floor today after voting against the confirmation of Chad Wolf to serve as Undersecretary for Strategy, Policy, and Planning at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Wolf is widely expected to be appointed Acting DHS Secretary after his...

November 13th, 2019

Heinrich Votes Against Confirmation of Chad Wolf, Trump’s Pick As Next Acting DHS Secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 13, 2019) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting against the confirmation of Chad Wolf to serve as Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Planning at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Wolf is widely expected to be appointed Acting DHS Secretary after his...

November 13th, 2019

Heinrich, Senate Democrats Introduce Violence Against Women Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 13, 2019) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and all Democratic senators in introducing the Senate companion to the House-passed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. The bill, which would reauthorize VAWA through 2024,...

November 12th, 2019

Heinrich Encourages DACA Recipients To Continue Seeking Renewals

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 12, 2019) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is encouraging individuals protected under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to renew their status, and is calling for Senate action to protect DREAMers. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on DACA today. President Trump terminated the DACA program...

November 12th, 2019

Udall, Heinrich Praise Senate Vote Designating November as National Native American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) praised the Senate’s vote to recognize November as National Native American Heritage Month. “I’m proud that the Senate passed our bipartisan resolution recognizing November as Native American...

November 11th, 2019

Bill would rename Las Cruces veterans clinic in honor of Bataan soldiers

LAS CRUCES - The Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Las Cruces would be renamed the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic under legislation proposed by the state's federal delegation. The Las Cruces Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, 3401 Del Rey Blvd., opened in April 2018. U.S. Sens. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin...

November 11th, 2019

New Mexico Delegation Unveils Legislation to Rename Las Cruces Veterans Clinic to Honor Veterans and Fallen Soldiers of the Bataan Death March

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) announced legislation to officially designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community outpatient clinic in Las Cruces as the “Las...

November 11th, 2019

Heinrich Statement On Veterans Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 11, 2019) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day. “I am so proud to recognize the thousands of New Mexicans who have demonstrated great courage in service to our nation. Our state has a rich tradition...

November 10th, 2019

NM delegation critical of Paris pullout

— by Scott Turner

The Trump administration last week officially notified the United Nations of the U.S.’ intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement through a letter from the Department of State. The move fulfills a promise President Donald Trump made during his 2016 campaign. It isn’t sitting well with members of New Mexico’s...

November 9th, 2019

Editorial: Chaco protections strike right balance

— by Albuquerque Journal Editorial Board

New Mexico U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and his House of Representatives compatriots have done their part to create a reasonable and appropriate buffer around Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The Chaco Culture Heritage Protection Act – which proposes a 10-mile oil and gas development buffer around the spectacular ruins once inhabited...

November 8th, 2019

Heinrich Welcomes New Effort To Expand Public Access To The Sabinoso Wilderness

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 8, 2019) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed an announcement that The Trust for Public Land has received a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Acres for America Program to fund the protection of the 8,914-acre...

November 8th, 2019

Udall, Heinrich Call For Renewed Funding For NM Minority-Serving Institutions Of Higher Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 8, 2019) – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) are calling for renewed funding for Minority-Serving Institutions. The lawmakers are cosponsors of the bipartisan, bicameral Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act, which would reauthorize $255 million per...

Heinrich, Haaland To Host Health Care And Open Enrollment Resource Fair In The South Valley

New Mexico senators request investigation into oversight, conditions for ICE detainees

NM Senators seek investigation into ICE detention centers

New Mexico senators seek probe of ICE facilities

Heinrich Statement On Pueblo Of Acoma Sacred Ceremonial Shield

Heinrich, Udall Request Investigation Of Conditions For ICE Detainees

NM lawmakers urge congressional action on DACA

Heinrich Demands Resignation Of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller

In Floor Speech, Heinrich Opposes Confirmation Of Chad Wolf To Be DHS Undersecretary, Condemns Trump Administration's Immigration Policies

Heinrich Votes Against Confirmation of Chad Wolf, Trump’s Pick As Next Acting DHS Secretary

Heinrich, Senate Democrats Introduce Violence Against Women Act

Heinrich Encourages DACA Recipients To Continue Seeking Renewals

Udall, Heinrich Praise Senate Vote Designating November as National Native American Heritage Month

Bill would rename Las Cruces veterans clinic in honor of Bataan soldiers

New Mexico Delegation Unveils Legislation to Rename Las Cruces Veterans Clinic to Honor Veterans and Fallen Soldiers of the Bataan Death March

Heinrich Statement On Veterans Day

NM delegation critical of Paris pullout

Editorial: Chaco protections strike right balance

Heinrich Welcomes New Effort To Expand Public Access To The Sabinoso Wilderness

Udall, Heinrich Call For Renewed Funding For NM Minority-Serving Institutions Of Higher Education