Ben Ray Luján: “Families are dealing with damaged homes and the difficult work of picking up the pieces.”

They deserve to know that we’re working alongside their communities as they recover.

After spending the last month listening to these concerns, I cannot support advancing the bill in its current form.

I will continue working with local, state, and federal partners to help ensure they have the resources they need to rebuild.

However, I share the serious concerns raised by New Mexicans across the state, particularly our Pueblo and environmental leaders, and believe they must be addressed.