NM U.S. Sens. Heinrich, Luján seek answers on federal Agriculture Department research moves

U.S. Sens. Heinrich and Luján, both New Mexico Democrats, said they are concerned a recent "restructuring" will reduce the USDA’s research capacity.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 343

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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New Mexico’s United States senators this week joined 22 other Democrats in seeking more information from the federal Agriculture Department on how a recently announced “restructuring” will impact the department’s research and innovation mission.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins in late April said the department would be relocating some positions and otherwise refocusing the department’s Research, Education and Economics mission area, which is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge related to agriculture, according to …

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