Ben Ray Luján: “Do you understand that you have a responsibility to protect the health and environment of low-income, minority, tribal…”

The communities of the Chama Valley – acequia farmers, Land Grant communities, Tribal members, ranchers, and rural families – have cared for their land and water for generations.

I was proud to speak with local leaders who are committed to improving the lives of those in their communities.

From putting food on the table to finding an affordable place to call home and accessing quality health care, New Mexicans deserve the support and resources they need to thrive.

Everything that was eliminated in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ the state during the special [session] said, ‘Well, we can do this for a year or two,