Ben Ray Luján: “New Mexico’s public lands are central to our way of life.”

Our state’s name belongs to the people of New Mexico and is rooted in our history and our Constitution, which clearly states that 'the name of this state is New Mexico.

I will continue fighting back against these attacks and working alongside our communities to protect New Mexico’s cherished lands and water for generations to come.

This Labor Day, we recognize the hardworking New Mexicans who keep our communities strong.

This week in Derry, I had the honor of meeting with New Mexico chile producers at the height of harvest season.