Press Releases
Udall Serving YoU Helped 67 Communities in August
WASHINGTON - Over the August work period staff from U.S. Senator Tom Udall's Washington D.C. and various state offices were available in 67 towns across New Mexico. Staff members hosted Udall Serving YoU office hours in communities from Sunland Park and Carlsbad to Farmington and Mosquero to help constituents with federal government issues such as passports, Social Security, immigration, housing and veteran's benefits. "During the month of August, my staff was available to many constituents. N… Continue Reading
September 11, 2009
Udall Appointed to International Narcotics Control Caucus
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, has been appointed to the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, a formal organization of the Senate charged with monitoring and encouraging international cooperation against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking. The Caucus, informally known as the Senate Drug Caucus, also promotes international compliance with narcotics control treaties. It regularly holds hearings and issues reports on U.S. narcotics control policy, with topics that have in… Continue Reading
September 10, 2009
Bills to Settle Long-running Water Disputes Clear Key Committee
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today reported that a key Senate committee approved three pieces of legislation to increase federal support of New Mexico's Indian tribes and tribal lands - including two bills to settle decades' old water disputes and another to boost federal response to crime in tribal communities. The three bills, including the Aamodt and Taos water rights settlements, were unanimously approved by the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, of which Udall is … Continue Reading
September 10, 2009
Spending Bill Contains Critical Funding for White Sands Missile Range and National Defense
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today reported that a key spending bill working its way through Congress contains more than $40 million dollars to support national defense efforts, including work at White Sands Missile Range and various New Mexico universities. The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2010 Defense Spending Bill, clearing the way for full Senate debate. "This bill invests more than $40 million in key national defense initiatives in… Continue Reading
September 09, 2009
Udall Statement on Joint Session Address on Health Care
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M, issued the following statement today on President Obama's joint address to congress on the importance of reforming health insurance reform: "President Obama has made it very clear that we have a responsibility to act now to improve access and the affordability to health insurance for the American people, and I agree. One in four New Mexicans today is uninsured and just one major accident away from bankruptcy. While insurance companies continue to reap … Continue Reading
September 09, 2009
Udall Lauds Passage of Tourism Legislation
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, today lauded the passage of legislation to increase the number of foreign tourists who visit the United States and New Mexico. The Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (S. 1023), which Udall cosponsored, will establish a nationally-coordinated travel promotion program to accurately communicate America's travel policies and promote international travel to all areas of the United States. "This legislation will allow New Mexico and the rest of the United States to… Continue Reading
September 04, 2009
New Mexico to Receive $1.3 Million for Energy Efficiency Grants
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today announced the Department of Energy is releasing $1.3 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to six counties and cities in New Mexico. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block grants (EECBG) can be used to help communities improve their energy efficiency, reduce their energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and create local green jobs. Activities eligible for EECBG funding include energy audits and building retrofit… Continue Reading
August 26, 2009
Udall Statement on Edward M. Kennedy
Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Tom Udall today released the following statement mourning the passing and praising the life of U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy: "Senator Edward Kennedy committed his life to fighting for Americans who could not fight for themselves. His tireless drive to provide access to health care, civil rights, and improve education for all will forever serve as a model for true public service. He never gave up on accomplishing these goals and upholding the values of compromise … Continue Reading
August 26, 2009
Tribal Communities to Receive Funding to Support Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall today announced that the Department of Justice released $1.2 million to four New Mexico tribes to support Native American law enforcement agencies. The funding will provide for the salary and benefits of additional officers as well as the purchasing of basic equipment, crime fighting technology systems, and training. "This funding is very important to New Mexico's Native American communities. It means more jobs, safer streets and Tribal communities that are ta… Continue Reading
August 18, 2009
Town Halls with Tom & Udall Serving YoU Open Office Hours
ALBUQUERQUE - In his continued effort to reach out to New Mexicans and provide an opportunity to learn about his work on Capitol Hill, U.S. Senator Tom Udall will be hosting four Town Halls with Tom and Udall Serving YoU Open Office Hours. Senator Udall will provide an update on what he's doing for New Mexico in the U.S. Senate and will field questions on a variety of issues, including the importance of providing New Mexicans with quality, affordable access to health care. By the close of the Au… Continue Reading
August 13, 2009
New Tax Credit Will Encourage Green Collar Jobs in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE - U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today announced that the Departments of Treasury and Energy have outlined plans for how manufacturers of green energy technology can access $2.3 billion in tax credits to create new U.S. jobs. The credit, authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is intended to help stimulate America's economy by making the United States a more attractive location for manufacturers of solar, wind and other green technologies. This $2.3 billi… Continue Reading
August 11, 2009
Bingaman & Udall Announce More Than $11 Million in Housing Funds for N.M. Pueblos
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today announced that six New Mexico pueblos will share more than $11 million in grant funding to improve housing. The funding comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. "This major investment in Indian Country will help ensure there is ample affordable, quality housing for New Mexicans," Bingaman said. "Improving the living conditions and quality of housing in our native communities will create desperately needed jobs on tribal l… Continue Reading
August 06, 2009
Udall Hails Confirmation of New Justice Sonia Sotomayor
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued the following statement hailing the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court. Now, Justice Sotomayor is the first Hispanic and just the third woman to ascend our nation's highest court: "In my first opportunity to confirm a justice to our nation's highest court, I am proud to have cast my vote in favor of as distinguished an individual as Sonia Sotomayor. "We have all had the opportunity to hear Justice S… Continue Reading
August 04, 2009
Sotomayor Has Intelligence to Understand Law, Wisdom to Apply It
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, yesterday spoke in the Senate chamber saying Judge Sonia Sotomayor's experience and empathy make her an excellent candidate for the Supreme Court. If approved, Judge Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and just the third woman to serve on the high court. Below is the text of Udall's speech. "I rise today to talk about Judge Sotomayor's experience. And I want to talk about empathy. "In the period since President Obama … Continue Reading
August 04, 2009
Senate-Approved Agriculture Spending Bill Supports New Mexico
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today reported that a key spending bill that passed the Senate today (80-17) contains funding for key New Mexico agricultural-related projects. The 2010 Agricultural Appropriations Bill contains $350,000 the senators secured for the Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium. The funding is for New Mexico State University's Agriculture Science Center in Clovis to continue its work to support of the state's dairy industry. The consortium will e… Continue Reading
July 31, 2009
Udall Marks New GI Bill Expansion
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall today issued the following statement marking the official August 1, 2009 expansion of the G.I. Bill: "The expansion of the GI Bill after more than two decades is a major victory for our veterans and their families. "After World War II we took a step towards fulfilling our responsibility to veterans who served by instituting the Montgomery GI bill, which gave thousands of veterans, including my father and uncle, the chance to pursue higher education. "After 2… Continue Reading
July 31, 2009
USDA Heeds Udall & Teague Calls to Help Struggling N.M. Dairy Farmers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall and U.S. Representative Harry Teague today praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decision to take action to address America's dairy crisis. The decision by the USDA follows letters from Udall and Teague requesting action. It also follows a meeting between Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Udall, and other senators. The USDA will increase the amount paid for dairy products through the Dairy Product Price Support Program (DPPSP). USDA estimates… Continue Reading
July 31, 2009
Udall Supports N.M. Dairy Farmers in Meeting with Agriculture Secretary
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., today met with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to discuss efforts to address the national dairy crisis. The meeting was held in response to a letter sent by Udall and other senators on July 15th, calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase dairy price supports by temporarily bumping up the price the USDA pays for dairy products. As the only Western senator at the meeting, Udall called for the USDA to focus on price support pa… Continue Reading
July 30, 2009
Spending Bill Containing Millions for New Mexico Projects Clears Hurdle
WASHINGTON - The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved a spending bill that contains millions of dollars U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall requested for New Mexico transportation, housing and community development projects. "The funding included in this bill will help New Mexico communities break ground or continue work on important transportation and neighborhood projects," Bingaman said. "Our growing New Mexico communities would benefit greatly from the project improvements in… Continue Reading
July 30, 2009
NMSU Student from Rio Rancho Earns Washington D.C. Internship
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall welcomed Rio Rancho native and New Mexico State University senior, Miguel Lozano for a summer internship in his Washington, D.C., office. Lozano has long been a valued member of the Udall Team, serving as an intern Udall's Las Cruces office during the school year. He is committed to focusing on border security and veterans' issues while working in D.C. "Miguel has been a great asset to both my Las Cruces and my Washington office," said Udall. "He comes to Wa… Continue Reading
