Ben Ray Luján: “I think that it is something I fully support, and I have seen work, especially with lessons I have learned from leaders…”

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and honor the accomplishments, contributions, and strength of Tribal Nations across New Mexico and the country.

That’s why I’m reintroducing the CARE Act to raise the standard and bring our agricultural labor laws in line with other industries to better protect children and improve their working conditions.

Children have their whole futures ahead of them, and our country must do more to protect those working in the agriculture industry.

New Mexico small businesses, like New Mexico Piñon Coffee, are the backbone of our communities and help drive our local economies.