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May 8, 2008

Providing For Our Men and Women in Uniform

The extended involvement of the American military in combat situations in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought to the forefront our need to consider the unique and difficult circumstances our military and their families face before, during, and after deployment. Although by no means exhaustive, recent congressional efforts have looked to address the challenges men and women in uniform face as they return to home and life with their loved ones. Read more 

April 4, 2008

Ensuring Our Energy Future by Extending Renewable Tax Incentives

I recently joined my Senate colleagues in a bipartisan plan to extend tax credits for renewable energy that without congressional action will expire at the end of this year. The plan is critical to sustaining renewable energy activities—such as wind and solar power—currently taking place across the country, including New Mexico. Read more 

March 12, 2008

The National Guard: An Important Tool to Protect Our Border

I hear regularly from many of my New Mexico constituents who are forced to consistently deal with illegal entries into our country. To maintain our border security, I recently introduced legislation to continue Operation Jump Start on the Southwest border and broaden the overall role of the National Guard in border security activities. Read more 

February 28, 2008

Sandia Wilderness Celebrates 30th Anniversary

New Mexico's Sandia Mountain Wilderness area recently marked its 30 year anniversary on Feb. 24. This designation, which I helped secure in 1978, during my first term in office, is the highest level of wilderness protection bestowed by Congress. Read more 

FEATURED PHOTO

U.S. Senator Pete Domenici met with representatives from the Diary Producers of New Mexico to discuss issues and legislation that could affect the industry, and announced his request for FY2009 funding for a new consortium to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the industry in the Southwest. Dairy Producers of New Mexico members meeting with Domenici included: DPNM attorney Ryan Miltner; staffer Kaye Dunnahoo and executive director Sharon Lombardi, both of Roswell; and Dyanne Gonzales of Clovis, and Robert Hagevoort, extension dairy specialist at the NMSU Agricultural Science Center at Clovis.   More photos