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Ben Ray Luján: “New Mexico’s name dates back hundreds of years, long before the United States even existed. It carries generations of…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2026
New Mexico’s name dates back hundreds of years, long before the United States even existed. It carries generations of history, culture, and rich traditions that continue to shape who we are. We are New Mexicans. We’re proud of our name, proud of our home, and we’re keeping both. Long after Donald Trump is out of office, we’ll still be New Mexico.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Luján's statement on Trump's name change call.

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