Senator Martin Heinrich /tags/senator-martin-heinrich Senator Martin Heinrich en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:49:55 GMT NM congressional members say they will fight federal funding freeze /local-news/2025-01-28/congressional-members-fight-funding-freeze In the wake of a federal funding freeze announced Monday by the Trump Administration, New Mexico’s Congressional delegation, who are all Democrats, vowed to fight back against what it called the unlawful impoundment of federal funds. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:49:55 GMT /local-news/2025-01-28/congressional-members-fight-funding-freeze Megan Kamerick Rising syphilis cases prompt state and federal action /rising-syphlis-cases-in-nm-prompt-state-federal-response Sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise throughout the country in recent years, and New Mexico has seen an alarming increase in syphilis cases. ¾ÅÉ«Íø’s Daniel Montano reports that prompted both the state, and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich into action. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:45:07 GMT /rising-syphlis-cases-in-nm-prompt-state-federal-response Daniel Montaño Heinrich highlights AI potential at small business training /local-news/2024-07-16/heinrich-highlights-ai-potential-at-small-business-training On Monday, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich met with a group of small-business owners who were learning how to use artificial intelligence to discuss the promises and pitfalls of AI. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:40:46 GMT /local-news/2024-07-16/heinrich-highlights-ai-potential-at-small-business-training Jeanette DeDios President Biden approves major disaster declaration for areas impacted by the South Fork and Salt fires /local-news/2024-06-20/president-biden-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-areas-impacted-by-the-south-fork-and-salt-fires President Joe Biden Thursday approved a request by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for a Major Disaster Declaration covering Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:54:44 GMT /local-news/2024-06-20/president-biden-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-areas-impacted-by-the-south-fork-and-salt-fires Jeanette DeDios Heinrich introduces a bill to help tribes better manage buffalo herds /local-news/2024-06-14/buffalo-tribes-legislation Buffalos have long played a significant role for many Native American tribes. They have provided clothing, food, shelter and much more. This week, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced bipartisan legislation to create a permanent buffalo program that would help tribes manage current and future herds. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:24:58 GMT /local-news/2024-06-14/buffalo-tribes-legislation Jeanette DeDios With a national EV charging network on the horizon, can New Mexico keep up? /local-news/2022-12-22/with-a-national-ev-charging-network-on-the-horizon-can-new-mexico-keep-up Billions of dollars for electric vehicle infrastructure is making its way into communities across the country. While this is a crucial first step for equitable access to modern technology, there’s lots more to be done to make EVs in New Mexico a feasible reality. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:59:26 GMT /local-news/2022-12-22/with-a-national-ev-charging-network-on-the-horizon-can-new-mexico-keep-up Bryce Dix Veterans celebrate as rural clinics and PTSD care saved from closure /local-news/2022-06-28/veterans-celebrate-as-rural-clinics-and-ptsd-care-saved-from-closure Across New Mexico, healthcare providers and advocates for veterans' care welcomed Monday's news that proposals to close four rural Veterans' Affairs clinics and relocate key mental healthcare would not move forward. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:46:16 GMT /local-news/2022-06-28/veterans-celebrate-as-rural-clinics-and-ptsd-care-saved-from-closure Alice Fordham, Jeanette DeDios Senator Heinrich Talks About Impeachment And Inauguration Prep /local-news/2021-01-15/senator-heinrich-talks-about-impeachment-and-inauguration-prep Congress voted again to impeach President Trump, and law enforcement is preparing for potential violence at state capitals around the U.S. as we count… Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:01:21 GMT /local-news/2021-01-15/senator-heinrich-talks-about-impeachment-and-inauguration-prep Khalil Ekulona Demonstrators Outside Senators’ Offices Demand Dream Act /local-news/2018-02-08/demonstrators-outside-senators-offices-demand-dream-act A short-term federal budget is set to expire at midnight on Thursday, and there could be another government shutdown. Some lawmakers in D.C. refused to… Fri, 09 Feb 2018 03:09:14 GMT /local-news/2018-02-08/demonstrators-outside-senators-offices-demand-dream-act Marisa Demarco As Tax Bill Moves Ahead, NM Nonprofits Brace For Hit /public-health-new-mexico/2017-12-07/as-tax-bill-moves-ahead-nm-nonprofits-brace-for-hit As Republicans in Congress iron out the final version of a massive tax overhaul, some nonprofits in New Mexico are bracing for a hit to their… Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:02:50 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-12-07/as-tax-bill-moves-ahead-nm-nonprofits-brace-for-hit Ed Williams