Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Oct 29

San Juan County residents impacted by historic flooding deserve the resources to recover & rebuild. I’m grateful to our first responders, local officials, and volunteers who have stepped up. I will continue working with state, federal, and Tribal partners to deliver the support our communities need.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Oct 28

Dolores Huerta was a shining beacon in the darkness. She led countless people in the fight for better wages, safer working conditions, and a seat at the table.

Dolores was a voice for those whose voices had long gone unheard. I am praying for everyone who was inspired by this incredible leader.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Oct 21

Our veterans should never have to worry about where their next meal will come from.

But Republican cuts to SNAP are putting food assistance at risk for veterans who need it. That’s unacceptable. I’m fighting to restore food programs and make sure no veteran, child, or senior goes hungry.

sourcenm.com

‘It’s shameful’: New Mexico veterans increasingly turn to food banks after SNAP rollbacks • Source New Mexico

New Mexico food banks say that more veterans have been asking for services due to SNAP cuts while running low on food for pantries.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Oct 21

Meta misled consumers about the privacy of their personal information, and now it's being held accountable. I'm proud of NM for standing up for consumers, and I'll keep fighting to give New Mexicans more control over their data and make sure Big Tech's profits don't come at the expense of privacy.

nytimes.com

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Deceiving Users on Privacy

The penalty, one of the largest levied against the tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Oct 18

More than 1M of you fought back against the Trump administration by making your voices heard.

We cannot let up in the fight to preserve the Roadless Rule, which protects our forests, wildlife, and watersheds and supports NM’s outdoor recreation economy. Keep showing up and making your voices heard.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Oct 14

ICE is terrorizing our communities, making people afraid to go to work or even step outside.

This isn’t making our communities safer. Republicans wrote ICE a blank check, enabling reckless thugs to terrorize our neighbors. They own the chaos and fear they’ve unleashed across America.

santafenewmexican.com

Several arrests made in ICE raid at Santa Fe construction site

An ICE raid on a Santa Fe housing construction site Tuesday comes as part of an apparent surge in immigration enforcement targeting construction workers in the region.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Oct 12

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and honor the accomplishments, contributions, and strength of Tribal Nations across the country. This day is also an important reminder of the generations of injustice endured by Native communities and our responsibility to confront that history.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Sep 29

President Trump used your tax dollars to run a self-promotional, illegal TV ad to distract from soaring prices and his reckless war in Iran, with no end in sight.

Congressional Republicans wrote a blank check from Trump's Department of Homeland Security – and this is what they are spending it on.

abcnews.com

Pro-Trump ad campaign was financed by DHS: Sources

The Trump administration used funds from Homeland Security to air TV ads featuring President Donald Trump in recent days, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Sep 29

President Trump and Russ Vought are stealing nearly $1 billion in funding Congress already approved. They don’t get to pick which laws to follow and which ones to break.

I’m fighting to get these funds to the New Mexico students, families, and small businesses counting on them.

npr.org

What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump

President Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in congressionally approved spending, a move that some in his own party are calling illegal.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Sep 28

Gun violence has no place in our schools and our communities. Every educator, student, and family deserves to feel safe, and we must continue working to prevent violence and protect our communities.

I’m praying for Mr. Matthews and the entire Highland Middle School community.

koat.com

Hobbs teacher shot multiple times at Highland Middle School, community in shock

A teacher at Highland Middle School in Hobbs was shot multiple times, leaving the community stunned and reflecting on his lessons of respect.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Sep 26

There’s only one thing I have to say to those who want to come in and sell off or destroy our public lands: hell no, hands off!

You can read my full thoughts on the recent land grab by the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans in the @thenewmexican.bsky.social:

santafenewmexican.com

We keep standing up for shared monuments

The 1906 Antiquities Act gives presidents the authority to designate monuments, not destroy them.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov Sep 25

I was proud to pass this legislative victory in the Senate for those who have cared for our lands for hundreds of years. Now more than ever, we need better communication and consultation between land grant-merced communities and the federal government.

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