Deb Haaland: “I want you to know that if I'm confirmed, I will rely heavily on our relationship moving forward.”

I will always put New Mexicans above politics.

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.

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.

Our challenges today are not new, but we must come to the table with new solutions.