Ben Ray Luján: “This Labor Day, we recognize the hardworking New Mexicans who keep our communities strong.”

It’s New Mexico, always has been and always will be.

It was an honor to deliver the keynote address at the Domenici Public Policy Conference and speak directly with students about the issues shaping New Mexico and our country.

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.

New Mexico’s chile producers are an important part of our state’s culture and economy, and I’ll continue working to support our specialty crop producers and deliver the resources they need to succeed.