Press Releases

September 26th, 2013

Heinrich Introduces Bill To Improve Hunting And Angling Access on Public Lands; Grow Outdoor Recreation Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced the Hunt Unrestricted on National Treasures (HUNT) Act, a bill to improve hunting and angling access on public lands and grow the outdoor recreation economy. Hunters and anglers alone spend more than $465...

September 26th, 2013

FACT SHEET: Hunt Unrestricted on National Treasures (HUNT) Act

"Sportsmen say their number one concern is the lack of access to our public lands across the West. The HUNT Act will open up these areas to hunting and fishing and grow our thriving outdoor recreation economy in the process. Hunting and fishing are a way of life for millions of Americans. As an avid hunter, I remain deeply committed to preserving...

September 25th, 2013

Heinrich to Hold Press Conference Call to Roll Out Bill to Improve Access for Hunters and Anglers; Grow Outdoor Recreation Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will hold a conference call for reporters and editorial writers on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 2 p.m. MT / 4 p.m. ET to announce a bill he’s introducing to improve hunting and angling access on public lands, and to grow the outdoor recreation economy. The announcement comes at...

September 24th, 2013

Heinrich: $1 Million For Alamo Navajo Chapter Infrastructure Improvements

Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that the Alamo Navajo Chapter, in Socorro County, will receive$1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Direct Loans and Grants program. The grant will be used to construct a series of five wastewater lagoons to serve the 2,071...

September 23rd, 2013

KOAT Action 7 News: Senator deems government shutdown irresponsible

— by Regina Ruiz

WASHINGTON, D.C. —One of New Mexico’s leaders is calling a looming government shutdown irresponsible. Sen. Martin Heinrich said he doesn’t think any sort of government shutdown or slowdown makes for a solution. He said a lot is at stake for the state, noting concern that New Mexico’s economy could be hurt. “We need to...

September 20th, 2013

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours Fort Sumner

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 Fort Sumner on Monday, September 23, 2013. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, and other...

September 20th, 2013

Heinrich Cosponsors Resolutions To Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month And Designate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force, cosponsored two resolutions to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month and to designate September 15, 2013 - September 21, 2013 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. The resolutions passed the Senate by Unanimous...

September 20th, 2013

Heinrich Statement on EPA's Announcement of Proposed Carbon Pollution Standards for New Power Plants

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, issued the statement below on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement today regarding new proposed carbon pollution standards for future power plants: “Unchecked carbon pollution alters our climate and threatens the health...

September 19th, 2013

New Mexico Delegation Requests Disaster Aid for July Floods

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Reps. Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham sent two joint, bipartisan letters asking the president to act quickly on the state of New Mexico and Santa Clara Pueblo’s requests for disaster assistance from the severe July floods. Storms in...

September 18th, 2013

Albuquerque Business First: Heinrich touts NM projects in promoting bill

— by Gary Gerew

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D, NM) highlighted work being done at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in Alamogordo and at Sandia National Laboratory while delivering a Senate speech backing a proposed energy efficiency bill. The Shaheen-Portman bill would direct the Department of Energy to work with the private sector to...

September 17th, 2013

VIDEO: Heinrich Touts Energy Savings & Job Creation Through Shaheen-Portman Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, delivered a speech on the Senate floor in support of S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, a bipartisan energy efficiency bill introduced by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rob Portman...

September 16th, 2013

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Melrose And Portales

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 Melrose and Portales on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits,...

September 16th, 2013

Heinrich Marks Start Of Hispanic Heritage Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force, released the following statement today marking Hispanic Heritage Month, which began September 15 and runs through October 15: "This month, we celebrate the countless contributions, achievements, and sacrifices of Hispanic Americans....

September 11th, 2013

Heinrich Statement On 12th Anniversary Of September 11 Terrorist Attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement today on the 12th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: "Today, we pause to remember those who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. We also pay tribute to the heroic first responders and emergency workers who...

September 10th, 2013

Heinrich Statement On President Obama’s Address On Syria

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after President Obama's address to the nation on Syria: "When any country chooses to ignore the international norms against chemical weapons, they make a deeply immoral decision with worldwide implications and put American security at risk. There is no doubt...

September 9th, 2013

Letter To Constituents On Syria

Dear Friends, The last week has been the most difficult I have experienced in my more than eight years in public office. What I share with you now will not win me any popularity awards, and some of you may well never forgive me for my decision today. All I ask is that you read this entire letter and seek to understand how I came to make this...

September 6th, 2013

Heinrich Announces Federal Grant Funding For New Mexico Museums

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced federal grant funding for the Harwood Museum of Art and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. The grants, totaling $291,924, are awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Museums for America and National Leadership Grants...

September 5th, 2013

ANNOUNCEMENT: Heinrich Relocates Senate Office In Farmington

FARMINGTON, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that his Farmington office has relocated to 7450 East Main Street, Stuie A. The office is now open, and the staff is ready to assist constituents with Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration issues, veterans benefits, and other federal programs. On day one, Sen....

September 4th, 2013

Heinrich Statement On Proposed Senate Resolution To Authorize Use Of Military Force In Syria

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement today on the proposed Senate resolution to authorize the use of military force against the Assad regime in Syria: "I commend President Obama for seeking congressional approval for military action against the Assad...

September 4th, 2013

ANNOUNCEMENT: Community Development Workshop Today

ROSWELL, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with the Eastern Plains Council of Governments, Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, and Clovis Industrial Development Corporation will host an economic development workshop on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss programs that assist in...

Heinrich Introduces Bill To Improve Hunting And Angling Access on Public Lands; Grow Outdoor Recreation Economy

FACT SHEET: Hunt Unrestricted on National Treasures (HUNT) Act

Heinrich to Hold Press Conference Call to Roll Out Bill to Improve Access for Hunters and Anglers; Grow Outdoor Recreation Economy

Heinrich: $1 Million For Alamo Navajo Chapter Infrastructure Improvements

KOAT Action 7 News: Senator deems government shutdown irresponsible

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours Fort Sumner

Heinrich Cosponsors Resolutions To Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month And Designate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

Heinrich Statement on EPA's Announcement of Proposed Carbon Pollution Standards for New Power Plants

New Mexico Delegation Requests Disaster Aid for July Floods

Albuquerque Business First: Heinrich touts NM projects in promoting bill

VIDEO: Heinrich Touts Energy Savings & Job Creation Through Shaheen-Portman Bill

Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Melrose And Portales

Heinrich Marks Start Of Hispanic Heritage Month

Heinrich Statement On 12th Anniversary Of September 11 Terrorist Attacks

Heinrich Statement On President Obama’s Address On Syria

Letter To Constituents On Syria

Heinrich Announces Federal Grant Funding For New Mexico Museums

ANNOUNCEMENT: Heinrich Relocates Senate Office In Farmington

Heinrich Statement On Proposed Senate Resolution To Authorize Use Of Military Force In Syria

ANNOUNCEMENT: Community Development Workshop Today