Ben Ray Luján: “Let us be clear: the President has no legal authority to rename New Mexico.”

Let this day serve as a celebration of Tribal Nations and a reminder of the work ahead to fulfill the federal government’s responsibilities to Tribes and Pueblos across the United States.

I’ve long fought for Indigenous Peoples’ Day to be recognized as a federal holiday and will continue pushing to honor the Native people who have played a vital role in our communities and in shaping our nation’s history.

Its development also reflects a collaborative, bipartisan process that allowed policymakers to build on earlier efforts.

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