April 8th, 2026Source New Mexico: Federal reversal on Pecos mining protections prompts outcry from federal officials, advocates
spill killed tens of thousands of fish and cleanup continues to this day. Members of the New Mexico
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April 8th, 2026Heinrich, Risch Lead Legislation to Ensure Long-Term Funding for Community Infrastructure Projects in New Mexico Surrounding WIPP
legacy nuclear materials and supporting national security-related cleanup efforts across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Communities
Luján, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Develop, Demonstrate, and Deploy Technologies to Accelerate Nuclear Waste Cleanup
Management and Stewardship (NNLEMS) to accelerate nuclear waste cleanup. The CLEAN SMART Act would codify and properly fund … nation’s national labs to support DOE’s cleanup efforts. DOE, acting through the Office of Environmental Management
January 28th, 2026NOTUS: Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds
they can’t respond to rescue and cleanup efforts quickly and effectively, which can cause a major delay
Heinrich Secures Wins for N.M. Service Members, Military Installations, & National Labs in FY2026 National Defense Bill
well as the Department of Energy's environmental cleanup programs including the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Heinrich
Albuquerque Journal: New Mexico senators ask for post-fire money to clean up public lands
federal lands. Instead, land agencies pay for fire cleanup and restoration costs. The mitigation work for ehich
Heinrich, Luján Push for Emergency Funding for Wildfire Recovery on New Mexico Public Lands
funding, federal land agencies themselves are responsible for cleanup and restoration costs. “We write to request that
Heinrich, Luján Demand Trump Administration Stop Stalling PFAS Cleanups, Protect Military Families and Nearby Communities in New Mexico
reverse plans that would further delay long-overdue cleanups. “For years, communities contaminated by PFAS from nearby … Mexico. DoD’s delayed timetable would postpone cleanup efforts at approximately 140 of them, in some cases
Heinrich, Luján Demand Trump Administration Stop Stalling PFAS Cleanups, Protect Military Families and Nearby Communities in New Mexico
reverse plans that would further delay long-overdue cleanups. “For years, communities contaminated by PFAS from nearby … Mexico. DoD’s delayed timetable would postpone cleanup efforts at approximately 140 of them, in some cases
ABC 7: Senators demand DOD reverse decision to delay cleanup of 'forever chemicals' at Cannon AFB
reverse the DOD's decision to delay the cleanup of so-called forever chemicals at military installations nationwide
Heinrich, Luján Push for Emergency Funding for Wildfire Recovery on New Mexico Public Lands
funding, federal land agencies themselves are responsible for cleanup and restoration costs. “We write to request that
Heinrich, Bennet, Hickenlooper, Luján Urge Trump Administration to Protect Taxpayers and Ensure Oil and Gas Companies Pay for Site Cleanup
hold developers accountable for the costs of site cleanup on federal lands.The Trump Administration has proposed rescinding … warned that outdated bonds leave taxpayers responsible for cleanup when operators walk away. Rescinding this rule would reverse
Heinrich, Rosen Lead Colleagues in Demanding Trump Reverse Course on Nuclear Weapons Testing
nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific, including containment, cleanup, compensation, and healthcare.” “The National Nuclear Security Administration … nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific, including containment, cleanup, compensation, and healthcare. Since President George H.W. Bush signed
Luján Statement on Senate Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Authorizes $7 billion for DOE’s defense environmental cleanup activities, including $278.2 million for Los Alamos National … Sandia National Labs to support defense-related environmental cleanup, and authorizes $415.4 million for the Waste Isolation Pilot
Heinrich Secures Wins for N.M. Military Installations, National Labs in Senate-Passed FY2026 National Defense Bill
well as the Department of Energy's environmental cleanup programs including the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Senator … supported provision authorizes over $300 million for environmental cleanup efforts at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. Rendija
Carlisle Village Cleaners contaminant cleanup project receives millions in federal funding
begin the site investigation to start the cleanup. Heinrich said it was made possible in part … Infrastructure Law, which invests in the EPA’s cleanup work. “I fought to pass the Infrastructure
Heinrich Statement on Defiance of Bipartisan Cooperation, Departure of Decades of Precedent on ENR Committee, Opposition to FERC Nominees
states, and with Senator Risch on hardrock mine cleanup. Unfortunately, this tradition of bipartisan collaboration and cooperation
Albuquerque Superfund site gets money to study cleanup options
dollars and marking it as a priority for cleanup. The pollution potentially affects 257 people. The first chunk … early to estimate total cleanup cost, but it is expected to be in the millions of dollars, according
Heinrich Urges Trump DOE and DOI Nominees to Lower Energy Costs, Keep Americans Safe, and Maintain America’s Competitive Edge
month that the Department remains committed to the cleanup program, and we want to hear that commitment from
Heinrich, Luján Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget Request
million (47%), and Superfund cleanup projects are cut to $77 million (73%). The independent Chemical Safety Board
Heinrich invites top forest official to tour Pecos; urges withdrawal from new mining claims
Mexico has spent millions of dollars on the cleanup, which remains ongoing. “I would like to extend
Two New Mexico lawmakers get good grades in congressional report card
created a pilot program meant to make mine cleanup easier. One commemorative bill he sponsored with
Heinrich Discusses Need to Bring Hardrock Mining Law into the 21st Century & Re-Shore Critical Minerals Supply Chain
find a way to finally fund the cleanup of legacy mine pollution that contaminates streams and rivers across … find a way to finally fund the cleanup of legacy mine pollution that contaminates streams and rivers across
Luján Introduces Legislation to Modernize Broken Mining Law, Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers
establishing a Hardrock Minerals Reclamation Fund for the cleanup of abandoned mines, and requiring a review of certain … share and stiffing the American taxpayer with the cleanup costs. It’s far past time that we update
Heinrich Highlights New Mexico’s Leadership in American Energy, Stresses Need for Department of Energy to Deliver Historic Investments Transforming the U.S. Economy in Opening Remarks to Consider Wright for Energy Secretary
National Nuclear Security’s Administration and the cleanup of legacy nuclear waste from weapons production during the Cold