Teresa Leger Fernandez: “The immediate emergency response is critical, but we must also address the lasting damage to farmland, water, and…”

This is bigger than a moment. It’s a reckoning, and Americans are ready to have this conversation about power, abuse, and who gets protected.

We know that when there are consequences, bad actors start behaving better because they don’t want to face those consequences.

Costs. In my rural district, it is hard to fill up your car, your truck — especially if you need diesel for your tractor or farm equipment. Other items like groceries, energy and healthcare are all also more expensive because of Trump and…

On Aug. 4, the day the fire started, New Mexico Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D, requested that the Government Accountability Office, a federal watchdog agency, 'examine the prevalence and potential effects of toxic metals in fire…