Rep. Gabe Vasquez Draws Hundreds to Las Cruces and Silver City Town Halls, Reaffirms Commitment to Listening to New Mexicans
SILVER CITY, NM – On Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) hosted in-person Town Halls in Las Cruces and Silver City, welcoming hundreds of attendees who raised many of the key issues facing New Mexico during the conversation.
Vasquez heard from constituents on a wide range of urgent local concerns, many of which relate to policy changes under the new Administration. Across both Town Halls, Vasquez heard from seniors worried about changes to Social Security, families who may be affected by SNAP reductions, and students worried about immigration enforcement without due process. Constituents in both communities loudly endorsed removing unelected billionaire Elon Musk from having access to sensitive taxpayer data.
Vasquez also highlighted the successes of his first term, including returning more than $4.5 million in federal benefits to New Mexicans, being recognized as one of the most effective members of Congress, and championing bipartisan legislation such as the Public Lands in Public Hands Act.
“We’re facing unprecedented challenges that require leadership and action, and I heard that loud and clear from constituents in my district,” said Vasquez. “Every decision I make in Washington is rooted in the problems facing our families and our communities and I’ll continue to lift up their voices as their Congressional representative.”
Las Cruces Town Hall: Held at Doña Ana Community College.
Silver City Town Hall: Hosted at Western New Mexico University.
The Las Cruces town hall took place at Doña Ana Community College, while the Silver City event was held at Western New Mexico University. Both events were attended by local leaders and community organizations.
Vasquez remains committed to transparency, accessibility, and service. These town halls are part of his ongoing commitment to showing up and staying connected to the people of New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.
Constituents with additional questions or concerns are encouraged to reach out to the Congressman’s office directly.
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