Unfortunately, Tribal communities have been left waiting years for the water infrastructure they were promised. My legislation is about keeping our word and delivering the resources needed to complete these critical projects.
Ben Ray Luján
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Ben Ray Luján is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2021. Luján has focused on various issues during his tenure, including economic development, healthcare, and tribal food security, advocating for policies that support New Mexico's diverse communities.
Your administration has not explained to the Congress or the American people why you believe the Constitution permits launching a war of this magnitude – including the loss of U.S. service members’ lives, scores of civilians killed in Iran…
That’s why I led the STOP Screwworms Act back in May of last year to address this growing threat and will continue to fight to ensure we contain the spread of the New World screwworm.
Farmers and ranchers in New Mexico and across the country are looking for smarter, more flexible ways to manage their operations and care for the land they depend on.
The New World screwworm outbreak poses a serious threat to New Mexico’s cattle and livestock industry, and we must act decisively to stop the spread of this dangerous pest.
For decades, Tribal communities have fought to secure water rights settlements that uphold their sovereignty and ensure access to safe, reliable water.
Protecting livestock across the state requires investing in proven methods — like the sterile fly technique — to prevent the further spread in the United States.
Thank you to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, our state health, livestock, and wildlife agencies, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service, and USDA APHIS for working around the clock to provide resources to fight the spread of the New…
Handing billions to ICE and CBP with no reforms, accountability, or oversight is not what New Mexicans and Americans need.
At every turn, New Mexico families are being squeezed by rising costs — from health care and groceries to gas and housing.
I am deeply honored to have earned the support of Democrats across New Mexico.
I will continue standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel agenda and working to make sure federal investments reach every corner of our state.
Expanding economic development and cultural education opportunities for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is critical for the 19 New Mexico Pueblos it serves.
They called it low hanging fruit for uranium mining. That’s what they think of these people and that’s what they think of this land.
I just wanted to take this opportunity today to make it clear to everyone that’s listening, including everyone in this room: This mine’s not welcome in New Mexico.
In the face of a stroke, awareness isn’t just information — it can be the difference between life and death.
I’m grateful to still be here, and I’ll keep using my voice to help others recognize the warning signs and get help in time.
As a stroke survivor, I’ve learned that the fight doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. Going through a stroke showed me how important it is to recognize the signs and act fast.
Stroke awareness is about knowing the signs, acting fast, and understanding that every second matters.
When emergencies happen, care close to home saves lives. Access to a nearby hospital is lifesaving for people living in our rural communities across New Mexico.
Too many Medicare patients, especially in rural communities across New Mexico, are struggling to access timely care because of health care workforce shortages and unnecessary barriers.





