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Heinrich cosponsors bill to lower healthcare costs

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WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., cosponsored the Choose Medicare Act, legislation that gives every American who is not already eligible for Medicaid or Medicare the opportunity to enroll in Medicare.

The Choose Medicare Act opens up Medicare to all Americans with a new ‘Part E’ and builds on the...

Salome’s Stars

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You face the possibility of raising your relationship to another level. However, your partner might demand that you make some promises, for which you’re not sure that you’re ready.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) As changes continue, expect things to get a little more hectic at your workplace. An unexpected travel opportunity could open up new career prospects.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Confront the person who caused your hurt feelings and demand a full explanation for their actions. You’ll not only recover your self-esteem, but you’ll also gain the respect of others.

CANCER: (June 21 to July 22) A personal problem in the workplace is compounded by...

Letter to the Editor: Switch over to vegan milk

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Dear Editor,

If you haven’t already tried tasty vegan milks, now’s a fitting time, considering that bird flu has been found on a dairy farm in New Mexico and the Food and Drug Administration has found traces of the virus in samples of retail cow’s milk. It’s just not safe—or kind—to drink cow’s milk, regardless of whether it’s infected with bird flu or not. It contains cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium and contributes to cruelty to animals, the climate catastrophe, and other environmental problems.

On dairy farms, cows are artificially impregnated so that they’ll provide a steady supply of milk for humans. Newborn calves are taken from their mothers—most end...

Heinrich’s bill to support firefighters, emergency responders signed into law

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WASHINGTON D.C. — A bill backed by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., to extend federal programs that help local fire departments address staffing needs, purchase equipment, develop fire training and education programs, and improve emergency medical services, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on July 9.

The Fire Grants and Safety Act reauthorizes two federal grant programs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which have provided over $15.3 million to local fire departments in New Mexico. Those programs were set to expire this year but are now reauthorized through 2030. The bill also reauthorizes the United States Fire Administration through 2028.

“New Mexico’s...

Salome’s Stars

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your Arian leadership qualities can help bring order out of confusion, whether it’s on the job or at home. But be careful to guide, not goad, others into following you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Applying a more personal view to a job-linked issue could help provide better insight into persistent problems. Use your keen Taurean logic to cut through the double talk.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking some time off could be the best way to get through a seemingly endless round of demands. You’ll return refreshed and ready to tackle things from a new perspective.

CANCER: (June 21 to July 22) Restoring a sagging professional relationship takes a lot of...

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