On day one, I will overhaul CYFD. We will start from scratch with a secretary who has the right experience to serve our kids and move toward a system that provides consistent, high-quality care.
Deb Haaland
The Public Record
Deb Haaland is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior since March 16, 2021. She previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2019, until her appointment as Secretary. Haaland is notable for being one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, marking a significant milestone in U.S. political history.
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August 25, 2026
Their attempt to profit off this sacred place shows a clear lack of consideration and disrespect for the lives that New Mexicans live.
— Deb Haaland
The decision to send a child across the border alone is unacceptable. My heart breaks every time a child is harmed because of poor policy.
the stakes of this race couldn’t be higher because of who is in the White House.
Her roots stretch across New Mexico, from growing up in Southern New Mexico to raising her family in Northern New Mexico, giving her a deep understanding of the people, communities, and diversity that define our state.
sees the lieutenant governor’s office as an opportunity to build partnerships, solve problems and help deliver on the promises we’ve made to New Mexicans.
While I was advancing our clean energy economy across the country, Stephanie was leading the same fight here at home.
New Mexico’s water must be safeguarded. We must make sure that any company that comes to New Mexico adds value to our communities, not hurt them.
I am here because they persevered, and I think Native folks across the country recognize that they’re where they are because they persevered.
That is not in line with what our 250th anniversary of this country should be.
In my role as the Democratic nominee for Governor and with a deep concern for the direction of New Mexico, I also carry a responsibility to ensure we have the best candidate, who will help accomplish our shared vision to lower costs for…
I hope it’s the most boring governor’s race in the county, quite frankly, where we are just focusing on the issues.
I believe strongly that if we can have healthier communities, healthcare costs go down.
Our challenges today are not new, but we must come to the table with new solutions.
The climate and the environment are absolutely the most important issue, if we don’t have our Earth, we don’t have anything.
Everyone – from Hobbs, to Mora, to Farmington, to Deming, and everywhere in-between – has a home in this campaign.
I’m a single mom. I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck. I survived off of SNAP and WIC. I’m over 35 years sober. I started school later in life and paid my own way. These are the same struggles so many New Mexicans face today.
But with the grit, creativity and persistence that only New Mexicans know, I know a better New Mexico is possible.
If I didn’t earn your vote this primary election, I want you to know I’m going to work every day to earn it now.





