Ahead of Farm Bill Negotiations, Luján Hosts Roundtable with New Mexico Agriculture Industry
Las Cruces, N.M. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte to host a roundtable discussion with New Mexico agriculture industry stakeholders to discuss priorities regarding the next version of the Farm Bill. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senator Luján will play […]
Luján Joins U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Becerra To Host A Roundtable Focusing on Youth Mental Health in Schools
Las Cruces, N.M. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra to host a roundtable that focused on youth mental health in schools. During the roundtable, Senator Luján and Secretary Becerra highlighted the funding allotted by the Biden Administration for youth mental health services and school-based […]
READOUT: Heinrich, Luján Host Discussion With Local Providers, Advocates On Preserving The Right To Abortion
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) hosted a discussion in Las Cruces with local health care providers and advocates to talk about current and future plans to provide abortion services to New Mexicans and others from nearby states. “Like the overwhelming majority of the American people, […]
Luján Tours Southern New Mexico, Reviews Areas Impacted by Wildfires, Meets with Local Officials in Lincoln County, Tours Holloman Air Force Base
Ruidoso, N.M. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) visited Ruidoso in Lincoln County to review damage caused by the McBride Fire and the steps taken in the aftermath to address flooding concerns. Following the tour, Senator Luján met with local officials about related responses, including Ruidoso’s efforts to secure long-term housing for local workers displaced […]
N.M. Congressional Democrats Announce Over $145 Million In Infrastructure Law Funding For Tribes To Deploy Broadband Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) announced five Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program grant awards totaling $146,987,149 to help Tribes deploy broadband infrastructure. New Mexico’s Congressional Democrats fought to infuse $2 billion into this program through the Infrastructure […]
Luján Visits Street Food Institute to Highlight Federal Funds
Albuquerque, N.M. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, (D-N.M.) visited the Street Food Institute to tour the kitchen area, visit with staff, and highlight the Congressionally Directed Funding secured to build the Barelas Central Kitchen, a new facility that will improve education opportunities for entrepreneurs in the street food industry. Earlier this year, Senator Luján […]
