Like much of his family & community, Rep. Hernandez worked at the San Juan Generating Station after he graduated. Now, he’s working to facilitate the transition to clean energy, while creating good-paying jobs for New Mexicans. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/business/trump-coal-jobs-navajo-nation.html

This week your state lawmakers protected access to food benefits for nearly half a million children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and working families across our state.

Today, we honor the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. We are forever indebted to these brave men and women who have protected our freedoms, and we will continue to ensure they receive the respect they deserve and the benefits they have earned.

The Trump Administration is refusing to fund SNAP benefits beginning Nov. 1. No family should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from because Republicans are playing political games in Washington, D.C. Fund SNAP now.

KOB 4 breaks down the $125 million plan we passed in the Spcial Session to protect healthcare, food assistance, public broadcasting, and other vital services that the Trump administration and Republicans in Washington, D.C. placed on the chopping block.

Sine Die! Together, we: ✔️Lowered healthcare costs as premiums are set to skyrocket 📈 ✔️Increased food assistance for those in need🍎 ✔️Stabilized rural healthcare providers at risk of closure🩺 ✔️Protected vaccine access for families 💉 ✔️Supported public broadcasting 📻

Without this Special Session, New Mexicans will see insurance premiums soar on the Exchange. We want New Mexicans to know, regardless of what happens in Washington, D.C., your state lawmakers are looking out for you. www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...

President Trump’s steep cuts to Medicaid will hit our rural hospitals and clinics especially hard. Tomorrow, October 1st, we’re headed into Special Session to protect access to healthcare and other critical services for New Mexico’s families.

In the wake of deep federal budget cuts and continued chaos and dysfunction from Republicans in Washington, D.C., your state lawmakers are heading into a Special Session to protect New Mexicans’ access to healthcare, food assistance, and other critical services.

As grocery prices rise, D.C. Republicans are cutting food benefits to give tax breaks to billionaires - making it harder for 450,000 New Mexicans to put food on their tables & eliminating benefits for 55,000. On 10/1, we’re going into Special Session to protect critical services for New Mexicans.

This summer, Republicans in Washington, D.C. passed a bill that will kick families off health insurance & lead to higher prices and longer wait times for all of us. On Oct. 1, we're going into Special Session to help protect your access to healthcare & other critical services.

“Rural health care providers disproportionately rely on Medicaid enrollees. They were already struggling…” In the upcoming special session, New Mexico lawmakers will help stabilize our rural healthcare providers, so Trump’s reckless budget cuts don’t force them to close their doors.

First, they slashed food assistance programs to Americans in need to cut taxes for the ultra wealthy. Then, they cancelled an annual federal report on hunger in the United States, so it wouldn’t show hunger increasing under their watch. 🤨

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, New Mexico!

New Mexico House Democrats strongly condemn the senseless shooting in Utah today. Political violence has no place in our democracy.

The upcoming special session is about making sure New Mexico families can keep food on their tables and access healthcare, despite all the chaos and cruelty coming out of Washington, D.C.

Today and every day, your NM House Dems stand with the workers who power our state - from our chile fields and construction sites to our schools and hospitals, and everywhere in between.  We'll keep fighting to protect your rights and make life better for you and your family.

This year House Democrats successfully pushed for historic, direct investments to expand access to affordable and transitional housing and help address homelessness. Many of these new developments are slated to break ground soon. Stay tuned for more news and updates! 🪏👷🏼‍♂️

Over $150 million is headed to targeted housing development and responses to homelessness in metro Albuquerque and Las Cruces, thanks to the leadership of legislators like Nathan Small, Meredith Dixon, & Speaker @javierfornm.bsky.social. Stay tuned as these projects get off the ground!

Preliminary revenue projections show that while recent federal funding cuts are expected to reduce state revenues by up to $305 million in FY 2027, New Mexico’s overall outlook remains strong thanks to years of smart budgeting and thoughtful policymaking.

Last week Republicans in Washington, D.C. passed their massive and deeply unpopular Big Betrayal Bill and President Trump signed it into law. So what’s next? Your state lawmakers, like Rep. Nathan Small are digging into the details so we can prepare for the changes ahead & help protect our people.

Our thoughts are with the entire community of Ruidoso and the families of those lost in the catastrophic flash flooding yesterday. Stay safe and follow the latest updates, including road conditions, at the link below.

We are taking key steps to modernize our state legislature, including supporting lawmakers to hire staff and open district offices to better serve constituents. There are now over 20 district offices open across New Mexico.

Today, we celebrate our country's independence and the many liberties afforded by our democracy. Let’s continue our fight to uphold our values of equality, freedom & opportunity for all who call America home.

While Republicans in Washington D.C. betray their promises to the American people, your NM House Dems will continue to fight for New Mexico’s working families.

The GOP tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate this week is expected to add trillions of dollars to the federal debt over the next decade. The savings would mostly go to top earners.

Key legislation now in effect includes: 🏠An integrated public safety package to reduce crime in our communities 👶🏽Independent oversight of CYFD 👩🏽‍🏫Increased teacher salaries & early childhood funding ❤️‍🩹A Medicaid Trust Fund 🗳️Automatic voter registration

No matter where you touch a spiderweb the whole thing shakes.🕸️ Dismantling Medicaid means kicking New Mexicans off their health insurance, closing rural hospitals, and increasing premiums and wait times for all.

Trump is cutting New Mexico jobs so he can give bigger tax breaks to billionaires. Read about the workforce cuts at Sandia National Lab: www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

As SCOTUS rolls back federal protections of our fundamental freedoms, your state and local governments matter more than ever. In the face of the tremendous cruelty and chaos coming out of Washington D.C., NM stands firm in our values and your state lawmakers have your back.

This week the LFC met in Taos to discuss our precious water supply & forest management, as well as education, child well-being, and how proposed federal funding cuts might impact our state. Join us in meetings throughout the state, as we continue our work to prepare for what lies ahead! ⛰️🌳🌧️☂️🐈

Representatives Nathan Small and Meredith Dixon on how H.R. 1, the Congressional spending bill, would make life harder and more expensive for New Mexico’s working families. www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...

On Juneteenth, as we commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S., we honor the strength and perseverance of our Black community, reflect on our nation’s history, and recommit to our work toward liberty and justice for all.

While the federal government proposes funding cuts that would make it harder for families food to put on the table, your New Mexico lawmakers dedicated $10 million a year to food banks for the next 3 years. No matter what happens in Washington D.C., we'll keep fighting for our communities.

Lawmakers dedicated over $150 million to targeted housing development and responses to homelessness in this year’s budget, with a focus on shovel ready projects in areas of need.

In New Mexico, we know that our diversity is our strength. This Pride Month, as we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community, we stand firm in our commitment to ensuring everyone in our state has the freedom to live and love as their authentic selves.

"While we may have all of this outside investment in our healthcare system, we need to make sure that's not impacting patients.” - Leader @reenaszcz.bsky.social discussing the role of private equity in our healthcare system and the importance of oversight. www.kunm.org/show/lets-ta...

“We have some of the best talent and technology coming out of the labs and our universities. One of the most important things we can do is make sure that the companies that start here are able to stay here.” - Rep. Meredith Dixon sourcenm.com/briefs/new-t...

Attention: San Miguel and Torrance Counties - Join Reps. Anita Gonzales and Joseph Sanchez and Senators Pete Campos & Liz Stefanics in upcoming tow. halls to discuss the 2025 Legislative Session. ✔️Las Vegas - TONIGHT, May 19 at 5:30pm ✔️Pecos - May 27 ✔️Moriarty - May 28 Hope to see you there!

LFC spent a productive week in Mosquero and Tucumcari, focused on issues facing rural communities and the potential impact of federal funding cuts. Join in person or online this summer as LFC works to ensure New Mexico is ready for whatever lies ahead. www.nmlegis.gov/Entity/LFC/C...

“Fundamentally, the data that we’re talking about is more than just numbers; these are the lives of some of New Mexico’s most vulnerable children.” www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...

“Being able to work for free or go to school for free, that can make a big difference in your life and your children’s – everybody’s – life.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

“We’re investing far more in a targeted way that’s going to help bring folks off the streets and into homes.” House Dems dedicated $110M in this year’s budget to expand housing inventory and support transitional services to help those facing homelessness. sourcenm.com/briefs/albuq...

This session, your NM House Dems took critical steps to protect New Mexicans from gun violence by: ✅Improving our Red Flag Law ✅Banning glock switches that convert firearms into automatic weapons ✅Making clear that we will not tolerate mass shooting threats stateline.org/2025/04/23/s...

Thanks to New Mexico’s family and worker friendly tax policies like our Working Families Tax Credit, Low-Income Comprehensive Tax Rebate and Child Tax Credit, a family of four at the median household income will save an estimated $2,040 as they file taxes this year.

"Information matters in our highly partisan and divided society." - the Santa Fe New Mexican on the importance of HB 143, sponsored by Rep. @sarahsilva.bsky.social. www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/edit...

"When kids are harmed, traumatized or simply not given the support they need to thrive, it contributes directly to challenges like juvenile crime, substance use and low graduation rates.” www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...

“Affordable housing was a big winner in the 2025 state legislative session.” Thanks to leaders like Reps. Nathan Small, Meredith Dixon and many others for making sure our budget includes significant funding to improve access to affordable & transitional housing. www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...

New Mexico House Democrats condemn political violence in all of its forms. We are grateful that no one was hurt in this senseless act. We appreciate law enforcement’s swift response and expect that those responsible will be held accountable. www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...

Sine Die! The first session of New Mexico’s 57th Legislature came to a close at noon yesterday. In a productive 60 days, House Democrats focused on addressing public safety, the well-being of New Mexico’s children and families & making life more affordable for everyone in our state.