Non-Local News Releases

Mexican Wolf Recovery Program Update
First Quarter 2024 (January, February, March)

The following is a summary of Mexican Wolf Recovery Program activities in the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area (MWEPA) in Arizona, including the Fort Apache Indian Reservation (FAIR), San Carlos Apache Reservation (SCAR), and New Mexico. Additional Program information can be obtained by calling (928) 339-4329 or toll free at (888) 459-9653, or by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department website atwww.azgfd.gov/wolf, or by visiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website at fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf. For information on the FAIR, call (928) 338-4385 ext. 226 or visit wmatoutdoor.org. Past updates may be viewed at these websites. Interested parties may sign up to receive this update electronically by visiting azgfd.gov and clicking on the E-news Signup tab on the top left corner of the webpage. This update is a public document and information in it can be used for any purpose.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement applauding today's announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior that is has finalized the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Public Lands Rule. 

"In New Mexico, our public lands are central to our way of life. We value them for their deep history and cultural meaning, their scenic natural beauty, and the many ways we enjoy them – from hiking and camping to hunting and fishing." said Heinrich. "BLM oversees the largest share of our public lands, including cherished places like the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks and Rio Grande del Norte National Monuments. This new rule will help BLM better manage our public lands in the face of a changing climate, protect watersheds that provide clean drinking water, and conserve important wildlife habitat." 

CARLSBAD, NM – The State of New Mexico, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), State Parks Division (State Parks ), is requesting proposals to provide veterinary care at Living Desert Zoo Gardens State Park in Carlsbad, including 24-hour emergency care, pest and parasite control programs, vaccination programs, and other disease control and prevention programs.

PLACITAS, N.M. — During a community event in Sandoval County today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland signed Public Land Order 7940, protecting more than 4,200 acres of Bureau of Land Management-managed public lands in the Placitas area.

The final mineral withdrawal protects, preserves, and promotes the scenic integrity, cultural importance, recreational values and wildlife habitat connectivity of the lands and the surrounding area. The lands will be closed to new mining claims, mineral sales, and oil and gas leases for the next 50 years, subject to valid existing rights. 

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – (April 18, 2024) – Gymnastics enthusiasts are gearing up for an exhilarating showcase as part of the USA Gymnastics Region 3 Championships, taking place in Albuquerque from April 19-21. Hosted at the Albuquerque Convention Center, this event promises to be a captivating display of athleticism and grace.

The championships not only serve as a platform for individual athletes to shine but also foster a spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship within the gymnastics community. Athletes are primed to compete in various categories, showcasing their skill, agility, and precision on the mat. Spectators can expect to witness breathtaking routines and jaw-dropping performances as gymnasts vie for top honors and coveted titles.

Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation to Expand SNAP Eligibility for Social Security Recipients 

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the COLAs Don't Count Act, legislation to exempt annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) from impacting the benefits of those who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance. This would help ensure participants of SNAP are not losing benefits to the added costs of inflation and allow families to keep food on the table.  

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority celebrates groundbreaking ceremonies for MFA-funded multifamily developments, fueling the growth of affordable housing in the state

 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Representatives from the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) have attended several groundbreaking ceremonies recently, celebrating the construction of MFA-funded multifamily developments around the state.

APRIL 17 - On Wednesday, Senator Martin Heinrich voted against both impeachment charges against Joe Biden's DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. For three years, Mayorkas has lied and failed to uphold the U.S. Constitution and the laws of this country. As a result, the United States is experiencing the worst border crisis in American history.

Heinrich's unprecedented vote to dismiss the impeachment charges reaffirms his refusal to take the crisis at the U.S. Southern Border seriously. Heinrich has repeatedly voted against border security measures and is an outspoken supporter of lawless and dangerous sanctuary cities.