Deb Haaland: “Thank you, Mr. Pendley, for being here. Thank you for your service as a Marine to our country.”

I know firsthand how hard people work to earn every paycheck, and I am deeply grateful for everyone that shares my vision for New Mexico.

I am firmly in favor of making our utilities more accountable to ratepayers, more affordable for consumers, driven by more renewable energy for our environment and more beneficial for New Mexicans.

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.

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.