Deb Haaland: “It is almost like Tribes are an afterthought, when they should be a forethought.”

Their attempt to profit off this sacred place shows a clear lack of consideration and disrespect for the lives that New Mexicans live.

As I have said many, many times, our public lands belong to all Americans. I am proud of the work we have been able to do to lift up our public lands so that the outdoor recreation industry can grow.

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.

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.