U.S. SENATE News:

• Staff to host service academy information sessions across New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Beginning April 7, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will accept applications for nominations to U.S. military service academies.

Throughout April, members of Udall’s staff will host several information sessions across the state for high school students and recent graduates who are interested in applying. 

Four of the five service academies – the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – require a congressional, vice-presidential or service-connected nomination. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination.

Representatives from Udall’s office, the New Mexico congressional delegation and the military service academies will be available at the upcoming information sessions to field questions from prospective applicants and parents. 

“Each year, I have the privilege of nominating outstanding young people from across New Mexico to our nation’s military service academies,” Udall said. “The service academy information sessions offer a great opportunity to learn more about the nominating process, and to meet with representatives from the different academies and from New Mexico collegiate ROTC programs.” 

U.S. military service academies are among the most competitive colleges in the nation and provide those who enroll with an excellent education and opportunities for leadership in both military and civilian life.  

Nomination applications for consideration by Udall are due Oct. 9, 2015. Prospective applicants are encouraged to begin the application process well in advance. 

Applications can be submitted online at http://tomudall.senate.gov/academy. For questions, visit Udall’s website or contact his Albuquerque office at 505.346.6791.

The schedule for information sessions follows:

• WHAT: Military Service Academy Information Session
• WHEN: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• WHERE: Farmington High School Library
• 2200 N. Sunset Ave.
• Farmington, NM 87401

Thursday, April 16, 2015

• WHAT: Military Service Academy Information Session
• WHEN: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• WHERE: Mayfield High School Library
• 1955 N. Valley Dr.
• Las Cruces, NM 88007

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

• WHAT: Military Service Academy Information Session
• WHEN: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• WHERE: St. Michael’s High School Library
• 100 Siringo Rd.
• Santa Fe, NM 87505

Thursday, April 23, 2015

• WHAT: Military Service Academy Information Session
• WHEN: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• WHERE: Cibola High School Performing Arts Center
• 1510 Ellison Rd. NW
• Albuquerque, NM 87114

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

• WHAT: Military Service Academy Information Session
• WHEN: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• WHERE: New Mexico Military Institute – Pearson Auditorium 
• 101 W. College Blvd. 
• Roswell, NM 88201