press releases

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...

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....

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...

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...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, August 30th, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) visited the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Raton where he talked with veterans, VA staff, and local officials about issues affecting patient quality of care. Senator Heinrich also toured the site where construction has...

It is no secret that New Mexico is heavily dependent on federal investment. According to the Tax Foundation, New Mexico gets more federal money per tax dollar than any other state. At a time when federal spending is under a microscope and our national debt is increasingly unacceptable, it is critical for New Mexico to look for opportunities to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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 president's plan to seek congressional approval for military action against the Assad regime in Syria: "I want to commend President Obama's decision to seek congressional approval for...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Reps. Ben Ray Luján, Michelle Lujan Grisham and Steve Pearce announced the U.S. Department of the Interior will return $26 million in mineral royalty payments to the state of New Mexico as a result of the N.M. lawmakers’ call for the state to be...

Dear Fellow New Mexican: Ninety-three years ago today, women achieved the right to vote in the United States. Since then, we have made several advances in improving the lives of women and families, and I am honored to have been a part of making some of the most recent strides. When I served in the U.S. House of Representatives, my first vote was...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will travel to Rio Arriba and Colfax Counties for an economy and jobs tour this week. The tour will focus on a range of issues focused on growing New Mexico's economy and strengthening the middle class, including workforce development, job training, making college affordable, fire recovery...

NEW MEXICO - Staff for members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation will hold information sessions for high school students interested in applying to the U.S. military service academies. Service Academies Nights give prospective applicants and their families the opportunity to speak to representatives from each military service academy...

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 Jal on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, and other...

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 Carlsbad on Monday, August 26, 2013. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell outlining the deliberate, transparent, and comprehensive siting process involved in the SunZia energy transmission project in New Mexico.  Senator Heinrich commends the tremendous work that all the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the launch of his online office to better serve the people of New Mexico. The new website, Heinrich.Senate.Gov, gives constituents a convenient way to request assistance and to share their opinion on key issues facing New Mexico and the nation. Serving as a portal to Senator...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, along with Reps. Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham, are calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to hold a public forum in New Mexico to give constituents the opportunity to provide detailed input and feedback about their access to quality...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich called on Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to make emergency purchases for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to ensure food banks in New Mexico and across the country are able to help families in need. TEFAP buys food and makes it available to...

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 Gallup on Friday, August 16, 2013. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, and other...

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 Chama on Monday, August 19, 2013. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, and other...

New Mexico's remarkable spirit is rooted in our diversity, our history, and our culture, which has always been enriched by our immigrant communities and family members. At the same time, the laws that govern our country's immigration system are antiquated and ineffective. Fixing our broken immigration system is an urgent priority -- especially for...