Teresa Leger Fernandez
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Teresa Isabel Leger Fernandez is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district, a position she has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection during her time in office. Leger Fernandez has been an advocate for the needs of her constituents, emphasizing the importance of compassion and justice in her public service.
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August 15, 2026
With over 4.2 million Latinos in the early voting states, Latinos will not (just) be talked about.
— Teresa Leger Fernandez
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by number of sources- There is not a single molecule of gas worth sacrificing a landscape that holds more than 4,700 archaeological sites, the prayers and history of generations, and the living culture of Chaco Canyon.2 sources2026heinrich.senate.gov
- The recent reports of domestic violence and child abuse against Representative Max Miller are deeply disturbing and Congress can’t ignore them.2 sources2026abcnews.com
- New Mexicans know the true cost of uranium mining. Across our state, abandoned uranium mines have poisoned our land, threatened our water, and harmed generations of families.2 sources2026lujan.senate.gov
“New Mexicans know the true cost of uranium mining,” said Leger Fernández.
The Chama watershed is too precious to sell off to a foreign corporation. At a time when every drop of clean water matters, we should protect the rivers that sustain our communities—not open the door for a foreign mining corporation to…
New Mexicans know the true cost of uranium mining. Across our state, abandoned uranium mines have poisoned our land, threatened our water, and harmed generations of families.
He has not only physically harmed women and his own child, he has also insulted the American people and the institution he represents.
It’s time for accountability. There must be clear and significant consequences for sexual harassment of this level.
The recent reports of domestic violence and child abuse against Representative Max Miller are deeply disturbing and Congress can’t ignore them.
We cannot keep expecting Tribal Nations to respond to public health emergencies with one hand tied behind their backs. Tribal public health departments know their communities best, yet they have been shut out of the very federal…
When home health providers can't afford to serve veterans, veterans pay a steep price.
These reckless reimbursement cuts are making it harder for disabled veterans to receive the in-home care they rely on for everyday tasks.
There is not a single molecule of gas worth sacrificing a landscape that holds more than 4,700 archaeological sites, the prayers and history of generations, and the living culture of Chaco Canyon.
A molecule of gas from Chaco is the same as a molecule of gas outside that 10-mile buffer zone.
Our veterans kept their promise to our country. We must keep ours to them. These reckless reimbursement cuts are making it harder for disabled veterans to receive the in-home care they rely on for everyday tasks like getting out of bed…
We will be taking all necessary actions in Congress to better ensure the safety of New Mexicans and expect that you will stand with us in those efforts.
The American and Filipino defenders of Bataan and Corregidor endured an unimaginable level of abuse and responded with an equal amount of courage and strength," said Leger Fernández.
If your water already tested positive for contamination, you may qualify for help right now.
The Albuquerque Indian School Act is about justice, healing, and Tribal sovereignty.
Trump and Republicans have failed working women at every turn. More than 450,000 women left the workplace last year because of rising child care costs, job loss, and Trump’s attacks on federal employees.
The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democratic society.
I stand in firm solidarity with the QC and its mission to protect the rights of all New Mexicans--regardless of who they are or who they love.
Mr. Speaker, we can get DHS open if Republicans would vote to return this bill so that we could, indeed, fund FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the other agencies. Let's talk a little bit about FEMA because what we are seeing this President do is…
The bill at issue today is not a serious legislative effort. It is political theater. Republican leadership is trying to use President Trump's aimless, costly, and illegal war with Iran to force through more funding for ICE and Customs and…
Mr. Speaker, there is also support to require agencies to get a warrant from a judge before kicking in somebody's door, require the removal of masks, require badges and identification, allow independent investigations into wrongdoing, end…





