press releases

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Los Lunas on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, delivered a speech on the Senate floor today on the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, a bill he introduced with Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to enhance opportunities for hunters,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) discussed provisions in the bill that would reauthorize key conservation programs, improve access to public lands, and boost the outdoor recreation economy. Senator Heinrich...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Silver City on Monday, March 16, 2015. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A hearing on the provisions of S. 556, the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act, under the jurisdiction of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for a hearing today, Thursday, March 12, at 10 a.m. ET/8 a.m. MT. The Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act, which Senator Heinrich introduced last month with Chairman of the Senate...

During a Senate Armed Services Readiness and Management Subcommittee hearing today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) urged the Air Force to remain committed to funding the fuel spill cleanup efforts at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB). The fuel spill has been affecting the base and the surrounding region since the 1950's. During the hearing,...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Socorro on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Silver City on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits,...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Laguna Pueblo on Monday, March 16, 2015. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits,...

FARMINGTON, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Farmington on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits,...

ROSWELL, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Roswell on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans,...

SANTA FE, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) addressed a joint session of the New Mexico Legislature where he discussed leveling the playing field for hard-working New Mexico families and diversifying the state's economy. In his remarks, Senator Heinrich focused on the need to work together in building a two-generation approach to...

SANTA FE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will address a joint session of the New Mexico Legislature on Monday, March 9, 2015, at approximately 11 a.m. MT. Senator Heinrich will discuss New Mexico priorities and how best to level the playing field for hard-working families across the state.   Santa Fe - Monday, March 9, 2015...

WASHINGTON, D.C (March 4, 2015) - During a Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) discussed the importance of funding for the U.S. Department of Energy's Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program. A list of today's witnesses can be found here. Senator Heinrich is...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEPS) Act, a bill to improve the way the military identifies and assesses mental health issues. The MEPS Act would institute mental health assessments for incoming recruits and ensure servicemembers separating from active...

WASHIGNTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) made the following statement on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint meeting of Congress today: "We all share the primary goal of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran.  That is in the best interest of the United States, Israel, and the global community.  Where I...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today announced 12 new Republican and Democratic cosponsors to the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015.  The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, which Senator Heinrich introduced last month with Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee U.S....

FARMINGTON — New Mexico's U.S. senators are among a bipartisan group of congressional members who plan to introduce a bill that would provide long-term funding for a program that provides revenues to counties throughout the country, including approximately $2.2 million a year for San Juan County. Since 1976, counties have received millions of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) made the following statement on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint session of Congress next week: “I am always happy to listen to what Prime Minister Netanyahu has to say. I intend to watch his speech about Iran from my office, but I have strong objections to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 27, 2015) - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) voted to approve a spending bill that funds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of the fiscal year and does not include additional anti-immigrant provisions or unfairly target DREAMers. He urged House Republicans to reconsider their risky plan to...