This Week: Luján Holds Events Across Northern and Central New Mexico
Luján Visits Taos, Santa Fe, Española, Albuquerque, and Santa Ana Pueblo
Holds Town Hall, Listens to Constituent Concerns, and Highlights Work on Behalf of New Mexicans
New Mexico – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) concluded a series of events across New Mexico this week, holding a town hall in Taos and meeting with health care providers, business leaders, and educators to listen to their concerns and highlight efforts to reverse the devastating cuts made to programs New Mexicans rely on in the Republicans’ Budget Betrayal.
This week, Senator Luján traveled to Taos, Santa Fe, Española, and Albuquerque to speak directly with New Mexicans about the issues impacting them and to reaffirm his commitment to protecting the vital programs that thousands of New Mexico families, children, seniors, and communities rely on.
“From business leaders to educators to medical providers, this week I had the pleasure of meeting with many New Mexicans who are being impacted by decisions being made in Washington. This week, traveling across Northern and Central New Mexico, one thing was clear: the cuts in the Republicans’ Budget Betrayal will make life harder for New Mexicans,” said Senator Luján.
“I heard from medical providers who are worried they won’t be able to provide health care for their communities, school administrators that are worried kids will go hungry, and concerned constituents who have been betrayed by the promise of lower prices. The concerns I heard from my constituents this week will guide my work in Washington, and I am committed to working to deliver results that better the lives of New Mexico families, children, and seniors,” continued Senator Luján.
Roundtable with Taos Small Business Owners
Senator Luján convened a roundtable with local small business owners to discuss concerns regarding the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs.
Listening Session at Holy Cross Medical Center in Taos
Senator Luján convened a listening session at Holy Cross Medical Center with Holy Cross leadership and stakeholders to hear their concerns regarding cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Republicans’ Budget Betrayal.
Taos Town Hall:
Senator Luján held a town hall to hear directly from New Mexicans and take questions from New Mexicans on their concerns.
Listening Session at Christus Regional Cancer Center in Santa Fe:
Senator Luján toured the new Christus Regional Cancer Center and convened a listening session with hospital leadership, doctors, and stakeholders to hear their concerns regarding cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Republicans’ Budget Betrayal.
Tour of Bicycle Technologies International (BTI) in Santa Fe
Senator Luján toured and met with the leadership of Bicycle Technologies International (BTI) to discuss the impacts they’ve faced as a result of the Trump administration’s tariffs.
Meeting with Española School District Leadership:
Senator Luján met with Española School District leadership and staff to discuss the impacts of cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on school nutrition programs as a result of the Republicans’ Budget Betrayal.
Public Broadcasting Roundtable in Albuquerque:
Senator Luján and Senator Heinrich held a roundtable with leaders from public radio and television stations across New Mexico to highlight the essential role that public broadcasting plays in our communities and discuss recent GOP cuts that gutted funding for public broadcasting.
Visit with Santa Ana Pueblo Leadership
Senator Luján visited Santa Ana Pueblo and met with Tribal leadership to listen to their concerns and provide updates on federal impacts to Tribal communities.
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