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Pueblo of San Ildefonso Receives Broadband Funding
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ben Ray Luján applauded investments in rural broadband in New Mexico made through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The investments were announced today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Pueblo de San Ildefonso will receive a $632,225 loan and a $632,225 grant to serve 2,405 households, while the Penasco...
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La Mesita Ranch Exempt from Property Taxes
In accordance with Federal law, which stipulates local governments can’t tax tribal properties that lie within the original boundaries of the pueblos,
Rep. Lujan Denounces Health Insurance Rate Increases in New Mexico
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján has issued the following statement regarding reports that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico plans to increase premiums for individual plans by
Senate Republicans Block Unemployment Benefit Extension
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement on the Senate GOP blocking an emergency extension of unemployment benefits, transportation project funding, health insurance for the unemployed (COBRA) and other important provisions. Last week, the House of Representatives passed
Rep. Lujan to Hold Telephone Town Hall on Economy, Credit Card Reform
Constituents Must RSVP to Rep. Luján’s Office by Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM (MT) to Participate Rep. Ben Ray Luján is holding a telephone town hall on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 7:20 pm (MT). Residents of the 3rd Congressional District must email their name and telephone number
Joint City/County Alcohol Abuse Meeting
Santa Fe – February 12, 2010 – The Santa Fe County Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting Tuesday, February 16 at 2:30pm in the Santa Fe County Commissioner Chambers, 102 Grant Ave., Santa Fe, NM. The joint Task Force will provide an update regarding work in the areas of education,
Dennis W. Montoya Declares Candidacy for New Mexico Court of Appeals
Dennis W. Montoya Files Official Declaration of Candidacy with Secretary of State Albuquerque, New Mexico February 10, 2010 Dennis W. Montoya, Democratic Candidate for New Mexico Court of Appeals yesterday filed 6,520 signatures of New Mexicans who support his candidacy, and his drive for judicial reform in
Rep. Lujan Tours WESST Enterprise Center
On Monday, Rep. Ben Ray Luján toured the WESST Enterprise Center in Albuquerque. WESST is a nonprofit organization providing entrepreneurial services throughout the state of New Mexico. Rep. Luján discussed job creation efforts and economic development with WESST officials and businesses. Currently,
Hear What County Commissioner Candidates Have to Say
On Tuesday, February 2, 5:30 p.m. at the Pojoaque Valley Elementary, the Santa Fe Democratic Party will be holding a public forum for candidates running for the position of Santa Fe County Commissioner, District 1.
Rep. Lujan’s Statement on the State of the Union
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luján issued the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address. “Over the past year, I
