Luján Statement on Passing of Former U.S. Senator Fred Harris
Santa Fe, N.M. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Fred Harris: “Senator Fred Harris’ life and career in public service was dedicated to lifting others up and working toward the greater good. He fought tirelessly for civil rights, working families, and Native communities. Over the […]
Luján Speaks at MADD Candlelight Vigil, Urges NHTSA to Quickly Implement Life-Saving Traffic Safety Provisions
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, joined Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for a candlelight vigil to honor the lives of victims of drunk driving on the National Mall. Luján, who survived a head-on collision with a drunk driver 30 […]
Luján Applauds New USDA Programs to Strengthen Specialty Crop Sector
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement of new programs that will provide $2 billion to support U.S. specialty crop producers. “Across New Mexico, specialty crop producers provide high-quality, nutritious produce to feed our nation and […]
N.M. Delegation Praises President Biden’s Disaster Supplemental Request for $1.5 Billion to Boost Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Recovery
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) announced President Biden’s disaster supplemental request includes $1.5 billion to help New Mexicans recover from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. If President Biden’s disaster supplemental request is approved by Congress, Luján, Leger Fernández, and […]
Luján: Farm Bill Would Support New Mexico Farmers and Agriculture Industry
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on the introduction of The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. This legislation includes $39 billion in new funding to support farmers, ensure food security for families, and strengthen rural communities. “Today, Chair Stabenow […]
Heinrich, Luján Legislation to Invest in New Mexico’s Schools, Roads, County Services, & Wildfire Mitigation Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced Senate-passage of legislation they cosponsored that reauthorizes the USDA’s Secure Rural Schools Program (SRS) through 2026. The Secure Rural Schools Program invests in New Mexico’s public schools, roads, wildfire mitigation, and public safety services. The program was last reauthorized by the Infrastructure […]
