Press Releases
LAS CRUCES, NM – Following the tragic mass shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces that claimed the lives of three teenagers and left 15 others injured, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) has spent the past several days engaging directly with victims, families, first responders, counselors, and community leaders to provide support, understand local needs, and advocate for bipartisan solutions to address youth violence.
LAS CRUCES, NM – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) shared the following statement in response to the Administration’s security breach.
LAS CRUCES, NM – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined community leaders in Las Cruces to address the mass shooting that claimed the lives of three young people and left many others injured. Speaking alongside representatives from the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico and Public Information Officer Dan Trujillo, Rep. Vasquez called for a united response focused on transparency, prevention, and healing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in recognition of National Agriculture Day, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) convened his Agriculture Advisory Group for a roundtable to discuss challenges facing the agriculture community and unveil a bipartisan legislative package aimed at strengthening rural economies and supporting producers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, March 13, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) shared a statement on the passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) condemned the U.S. Department of Education's decision to lay off nearly 50% of its workforce, warning that the move threatens students, teachers, and families—especially in rural, Tribal, and underserved communities.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) hosted a virtual teletownhall, engaging directly with constituents to address pressing issues in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District. The event allowed thousands of residents to join, ask questions and share their concerns about key issues such as affordable housing, healthcare, veterans’ services, and economic development.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) shared the following statement in response to House Republicans’ partisan funding bill.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is pushing back against dangerous cuts that could make it even harder for New Mexicans to find affordable housing. He is urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to stop plans that would lay off workers and slash funding for key housing programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing this week, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) successfully secured industry support for his bipartisan Ranching Without Red Tape Act, which would streamline regulatory processes and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles for ranchers operating on federal lands.