Uranium miners honored at remembrance event Nov 3, 2009
Elmlinger noted that Senator Tom Udall is planning to introduce an amendment to legislation that would accomplish the equalization. He explained that some of the diseases faced by uranium workers include lung cancer, silicosis and kidney disease, especially among those who handled yellow cake in the milling process. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Kyl, McCain question ICE's snub of Arpaio Oct 25, 2009
His son, Tom Udall, is a Democratic senator from New Mexico. The House's 310-106 passage Thursday of the Solar Technology Roadmap Act was a big victory for Rep. (AZCentral -- News)
NM Lawmakers Looking To Protect Organ Mountains Oct 21, 2009
Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall. If passed, the measure will protect almost 400,000 acres of public land in Dona Ana County, and would ensure the protection of watersheds, hunting, recreational opportunities as well as cultural resources like petroglyphs. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Agavue wins $1.12M for rural broadband Oct 17, 2009
Tom Udall, D-NM, in a news release. Broadband access is an essential tool for economic development in New Mexico s rural communities, Udall said. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Udall visits Cibola General Hospital Oct 14, 2009
GRANTS - As various versions of health care reform legislation wend their way through Congress, Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) visited Cibola General Hospital on Oct. 9 to listen to the problems and concerns of rural health care providers. Senator Tom Udall discusses healthcare reform with, from left, CGH CEO Ken Cochran, hospital employee Pamela Akin and hospital board member Paul Milan during the senators visit on Oct. 9. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Laguna to get $3.1 million for water system rebuild Oct 14, 2009
U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner signed the legal documents to obligate the funds during ceremonies on Oct. 12 at the Laguna Pueblo Tribal Administration Building. Brunner said, By obligating this money Rural Development affirms its commitment to ensure that residents of Laguna Pueblo have clean, safe and healthy water for many years to come. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
KFOXTV.COM - Congress Suffers TWITTER Trouble Oct 3, 2009
Tom Udall - I'm working to reform the Patriot Act ... Tom Udall told KFOXTV.COM, "His philosophy for using Twitter is to keep it focused on the work that hes doing in the U.S. Senate and try to provide followers with extra insight into his work, beyond what they might be seeing in the media.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Special shapes balloons on their way home Sep 30, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall said Tuesday that the balloons being held by a Chinese company are at the airport and headed for the U.S. The two Democrats asked the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., to intervene. Mayor Martin Ch;vez contacted them and Gov. Bill Richardson's office on the matter. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Texas officials oppose pedestrian border fence Sep 11, 2009
Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall, both Democrats, voted against the measure sponsored by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
NM pueblos receiving $11M in housing funds Aug 13, 2009
Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall (both D-NM) announced the grants, which come from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Isleta Pueblo and Ohkay Owingeh will receive $2 million each. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Zuni Mountains parcel gets federal protection Aug 12, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall led the effort to secure federal funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to protect the property. "TPL is extremely pleased to have played a role to acquire the property," said Greg Hiner, TPL's project manager. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Stim. funds go to roads, transit, police Aug 4, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall said millions in stimulus funds will go to affordable housing construction and rural job creation. The s Rural Business Enterprise Program will release $577,750 to Acoma Pueblo for infrastructure improvements that include an additional water well, installation of fiber optic communications capability, extension of the electrical delivery system, and development of existing water and sewer mains. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
WESST gets $800,000 grant for incubator Jul 25, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall said the grant comes through the s Economic Development Administration. It will allow WESST to complete the east wing of the incubator and expand the digital media studio in the facility. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NM lands $1.5M for environmental cleanup Jul 14, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall said the funds will be used for overseeing assessment and cleanup of leaks from underground storage tanks, or directly paying for assessment and cleanup of leaks from federally regulated tanks when the responsible party is unknown, unwilling or unable to finance the cleanup. Bingaman and Udall said petroleum from leaking underground storage tanks can seep into soil and contaminate drinking water. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NM seeks high-speed rail with Colorado, Texas Jul 10, 2009
Tom Udall, D-N.M., announced the three-state partnership would seek the 11th spot and apply for federal funds to conduct a viability study. New Mexico, Colorado and Texas could receive up to $5 million from the Federal Railroad Administration under the Passenger Rail Investment and Improve Act of 2008 to study the project s viability. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Domestic abuse program to get federal money Jul 9, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall made the announcement. The funding released today will help support families whose lives have been touched by domestic violence, and holds abusers accountable for their criminal actions, Bingaman said. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
NM snags another $19M in education funds Jul 7, 2009
The state is slated to receive another $105 million in the fall, according to U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall. The money comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act s Fiscal Stabilization Funds, which are intended to boost states education budgets. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Stimulus grants finance fire stations Jun 3, 2009
D-NM, and Tom Udall, D-NM, urged communities to apply for funds under a $210 million grant program for fire stations that is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. All non-federal fire departments and state and local governments that fund or operate fire stations are eligible to apply for the money through the Department of Homeland Security s. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Stimulus brings $5.6M more to NM airports May 22, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman, D-NM, and Tom Udall, D-NM, said Thursday that New Mexico will receive $5. 6 million in additional airport funding, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, over and above $16. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Energy town hall produces policy ideas May 19, 2009
Tom Udall, D-NM. Bingaman and former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM) created New Mexico First in 1986. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Stimulus funds fight domestic violence May 19, 2009
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman, D-NM, and Tom Udall, D-NM, said the money was awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice s STOP Violence Against Women Grants program. The program provides funding to help develop and implement effective, victim-centered law enforcement, prosecution and court strategies to address violent crimes against women. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Complete transcript of President Barack Obama's speech in Rio Rancho May 19, 2009
Senator Tom Udall (applause) Senator Jeff Bingaman (applause) and Representative Ben Luj;n ... Even as we speak, the Senate is debating its version of the bill, and I know your senators, Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall, stand on your side, too. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Fay F. Davis May 17, 2009
Fay was active in many civic organizations including the Rio Rancho city council, Friends of the Library, Library and Senior Advisory Boards, and she volunteered for the campaigns of Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Tom Udall, President Barack Obama and her son, the honorable Judge John Davis. As a philanthropist she supported Smile Train, Habitat for Humanity, Lambda Legal, Heifer International, American Cancer Society and the American Civil Liberties Union. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Slicing and Dicing May 8, 2009
Tom Udall can now argue he s the best chef in Congress. The New Mexico Democrat and his wife, Jill, captured the Best in Show award at Wednesday night s March of Dimes Gourmet Gala. (Roll Call)
Indian Country to get stimulus funds Apr 30, 2009
Tom Udall, D-N.M., and a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. With sky-high unemployment rates and, in some places, third-world living conditions, this recovery funding will be put to good use revitalizing our Native communities by creating new employment opportunities and rebuilding crumbling infrastructure. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Stimulus money finances child care vouchers Apr 28, 2009
The funds come from the U.S. Department of Human Services, according to U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall, and come from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The state will provide vouchers to families for child care and to provide access to care through contracts with child care centers or invest in quality improvements. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Source: President to create border czar job Apr 15, 2009
Tom Udall, D-N.M., that the added soldiers would go a long way toward the Guard s nearly two-decade-old anti-drug smuggling efforts in the state and to helping prevent a potential spillover of the bloody drug cartel war that has plagued Mexico for the last two years. Mexican authorities arrested a woman guarding an arsenal that included the first anti-aircraft machine gun seized in Mexico, police said Tuesday, as the army announced the capture of an alleged top drug cartel lieutenant. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
NM National Guard wants more soldiers at border Apr 15, 2009
Tom Udall, D-N.M., that the added soldiers would go a long way toward the Guard's nearly two-decade-old anti-drug smuggling efforts in the state and would help prevent a potential spillover of the bloody drug cartel war that plagues Mexico. "I'm afraid sooner or later, they're going to start coming to New Mexico," Montoya said Tuesday of cartel leaders who have been fighting each other and the government with increasing ferocity in cities across the border from Texas, Arizona and California. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Rio Rancho economic outlook upbeat Apr 10, 2009
Tom Udall, D-N.M., and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. joined Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, Mayor Tom Swisstack, Sandoval County Manager Juan Vigil and Noreen Scott, president of the Rio Rancho Economic Development Corp., for a meeting focusing on what the federal stimulus package means for New Mexico. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Large Bonuses a Boon In Congress... Apr 2, 2009
Tom Udall left the House to run for New Mexico's Senate seat. Several members of his House staff took leaves from their government jobs to work for his campaign. (The Drudge Report)
Navajos elated with water settlement bill Mar 26, 2009
Tom Udall, D-N.M., said the pipeline will help ensure that Clovis, Portales and other communities in the region will have the resources they need for a secure future. Under the bill, Indian pueblos can work with the Bureau of Reclamation to assess their irrigation infrastructure and initiate rehabilitation and repair projects. (AZCentral -- News)
Blog: Reporter Scott MacFarlane, Covering Locke Confirmation Hearings Mar 19, 2009
Tom Udall, a freshman Senator from New Mexico -- is giving the final set of "opening remarks.". This feels like the political equivalent of that 6-overtime Syracuse/UCONN college basketball game. (KIRO TV, WA)
CNM turns shovels at new digs Mar 9, 2009
Tom Udall (D-NM) told the audience that the groundbreaking is a historic moment. Years from now when this is indispensable, you will all be proud you were part of this commitment and part of this moment, Udall said. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Citizens rally to protect Chaco Canyon Mar 7, 2009
Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall are expected to introduce the Chaco Wilderness Bill in this session of Congress. Such legislation would be necessary to accomplish the following protections for the park. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Stimulus Money Against Crime Headed To NM Mar 5, 2009
Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall said the money will be used to support numerous anti-crime initiatives that would otherwise dry up because state and local funding is drying up because of the economy. A total of $11 million will go to the state, from that money $5 million will go to communities through a competitive basis and the Department of Public Safety will distribute the rest based on the states priorities. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
SkyWi Responds to PRC February 17th, 2009 Letter Feb 20, 2009
cc: Governor Bill Richardson U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman U.S. Senator Tom Udall U.S. Congressman Harry Teague U.S. Congressman Ben Ray Lujan U.S. Congressman Martin Heinrich Attorney General Gary King House Speaker Ben Lujan Senate Pro Tem Tim Jennings Senate Floor Leader Michael Sanchez FCC Scott Hammond, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, USDOJ. About SkyWi, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Chvez creates teams for federal funds Feb 12, 2009
New Mexico Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall said the Senate version of the bill had at least $953 million for New Mexico. That includes a tax credit to allow companies such as and to write off 30 percent of investing in facilities to manufacture renewable energy technologies. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
