Press Releases

Nominated by Rep. Gabe Vasquez, Albuquerque Teen Cheyenne Anderson Named 2024 Girls Leading Change Honoree by the White House

October 11, 2024

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) announced that Cheyenne Anderson, a talented young artist and leader from Albuquerque’s South Valley, has been recognized as one of the 2024 Girls Leading Change honorees by the White House. Nominated by Vasquez, Cheyenne is being celebrated for her outstanding work uplifting underrepresented communities through art and photography, particularly focusing on her Chicana, Mexica and Apache heritage.

Issues:Education & Family Support

Prominent Law Enforcement Groups Back Rep. Gabe Vasquez’s Bipartisan Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act

October 10, 2024

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – U.S.

Issues:Immigration & Border Solutions Keeping Our Communities Safe

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Unveils New Bill to Support the Next Generation of Farmers

October 8, 2024

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) announced the introduction of his bill, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act that supports farmers through education programs that will create mentorship programs where experienced farmers can provide hands-on training and guidance to new producers.

Issues:Agriculture

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Delivers Critical Federal Funding to Strengthen Public Safety, Community Development and Energy Resilience in Southwestern New Mexico

October 7, 2024

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LORDSBURG, N.M. - On Monday, October 7, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) spent the day meeting with officials from Lordsburg and Deming to deliver critical funding for southwestern New Mexico’s communities.

Issues:Keeping Our Communities SafeLower Costs, More JobsEducation & Family SupportKeeping Energy Costs Down

Vasquez, Heinrich, Luján Welcome Infrastructure Law Investment In Southline Transmission Project In Southern New Mexico

October 3, 2024

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S.

Issues:Keeping Energy Costs Down

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Touts Good Paying Jobs, Inflation Reduction Act at Array Technologies

October 2, 2024

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Today, October 2, U.S.

Issues:Lower Costs, More JobsKeeping Energy Costs Down

House Passes Vasquez’s Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wildfires, Support Ranchers

September 25, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 24, 2024, the House passed U.S.

Issues:AgricultureEnvironment & Conservation

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Votes to Pass Bipartisan Spending Bill to Fund Government, Avert Shutdown

September 25, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 25, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) voted to pass a bipartisan spending bill to keep the government funded through a continuing resolution.

Vasquez speaks at press conference advocating for RECA

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls for Immediate Passage of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

September 25, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 24, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.-02), alongside a bipartisan group of Senators, Representatives and advocates,urged the immediate passage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).

Issues:Armed Services & National SecuritySupporting Tribal Communities

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Opposes Expansion of Military Flight Operations Over the Gila Wilderness

September 17, 2024

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) expressed his strong opposition to the proposed expansion of military flight operations over the Gila Wilderness, citing the harmful effects it would have on local communities, businesses and the environment. In a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Vasquez urged the Air Force to reconsider moving forward with plans to expand the Military Operations Area (MOA) in Southwest New Mexico.

Issues:Armed Services & National SecurityEnvironment & Conservation