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US energy permitting bill gains momentum but hurdles remain
Trump's comments on wind turbines create point of contention for Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act Read More
Permitting bill writers seek industry aid ahead of Senate vote
Top aides to the “big four” senators behind the bipartisan energy permitting overhaul package had a message for industry supporters Thursday ahead of a key procedural vote scheduled for Nov. 9: Help us help you. Speaking at a conference hosted by the American Council on Renewable Energy, the staffer Read More
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance: Robotics-driven company to bring 80 jobs to Nambé Pueblo
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance: Robotics-driven company to bring 80 jobs to Nambé Pueblo Read More
Sen. Heinrich urged to oppose permitting reform in New Mexico
An environmental advocate urges Sen. Martin Heinrich to reject permitting reform legislation, citing risks to New Mexico public lands, water, communities and environmental protections. Read More
New Mexico Democrat blocks bipartisan bill aimed toward protecting taxpayers from data center costs
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., blocked an effort to fast-track the bill through the Senate, arguing the bill does not go far enough Read More
Dem Sen Blocks Bill to Make States Hold Hearings on Making Data Centers Pay
Sen. Jon Husted's (R-OH) effort to unanimously pass a bill that would urge states to consider forcing tech companies to cover increased electricity costs associated with data centers was blocked by Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), with the Democrat arguing that the legislation does not go far enough. Read More
Single Senate Dem torpedoes bipartisan data center power bill after House passes it 417-3
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) objected to Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) effort to fast-track the Ratepayer Protection Act. Read More
The House Passed a Bill To Curb The Cost Of AI Data Centers. A Senator Is Saying It Doesn't Go Far Enough.
Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich blocked the proposal after its sponsor sought unanimous consent to quickly vote it without a roll call. Read More
Bill to curb AI data center utility costs hits snag in Senate
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., blocked bipartisan legislation aimed at reining in data center-related utility cost increases, calling the bill a half-measure. Read More
Heinrich bill would require labor standards for DOE
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s Good Energy Jobs Act would require prevailing wages, apprenticeships and community benefits plans for federally supported energy projects. Read More
U.S. Sen. Heinrich joins former Google CEO to tout clean energy at Pacific Fusion’s N.M. groundbreak
From left: Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Pacific Fusion co-founder and CEO Eric Lander speak on an Aug. 25, 2026, Read More
New Heinrich bill would shift grid upgrade costs to big electricity users
Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced the GRID Savings Act to require large electricity users, including data centers, to pay for electric grid upgrades — sparing New Mexico families and small businesses from footing the bill. Read More
Sen. Heinrich, NM tribes urge Senate to regulate online gambling prediction markets
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and 16 New Mexico tribes and pueblos are calling on Republican senators to regulate online gambling apps, warning the unregulated platforms pose an 'existential threat' to tribal sovereignty and gaming revenue. Read More
Heinrich pushes DNI nominee to release unredacted Epstein files to New Mexico investigators
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich pressed intelligence director nominee Jay Clayton to provide unredacted Epstein records to New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who is leading a revived criminal investigation into activities at Epstein's Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe. Read More
New Mexico leaders remember Sen. Lindsey Graham after his death at 71
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and other New Mexico leaders offered condolences following the death of South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, remembering him as someone who 'knew how to work across the aisle.' Read More
Martin Heinrich rescinds endorsement of Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations
New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich has withdrawn his support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following reported sexual assault allegations, joining other Democrats calling on Platner to drop out of the race. Read More
Baldwin urges Trump administration to address New World Screwworm outbreak
The letter was led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and co-signed by 16 other Senate colleagues. Read More
Heinrich hears from NM residents struggling with rising costs and tariffs
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich met with Albuquerque business owners and residents to discuss how tariffs and inflation are driving up costs for New Mexico families, farmers, and film workers. Read More
Democrats in disarray as rank and file clash with Chuck Schumer's plan to run elderly moderates in must-win races
“Clearly there’s a disagreement of strategy here,” said New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich, speaking of the Maine race in particular. Read More
New Mexico Pueblo governors back federal bill to protect Caja del Rio near Santa Fe
New Mexico Pueblo governors have unanimously endorsed forthcoming federal legislation from Sen. Martin Heinrich to designate the 107,000-acre Caja del Rio plateau near Santa Fe as a national monument, aiming to protect its cultural sites, wildlife corridor and public lands from new industrial development. Read More