Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, March 3, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) began accepting requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). Each year, Congress is responsible for passing Appropriations legislation to fund federal agencies. Rep. Vasquez will work to prioritize federal funding for the agencies and programs that serve New Mexico.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the most disastrous wildfire season in New Mexico’s history last year, Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) penned a letter to Chief Randy Moore of the United States Forest Service (USFS). The Representative was joined by Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC - In response to the New York Times report that the Biden Administration is considering reinstating family detention, Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), who represents the third largest border district in the country, released the following statement:
“It is unacceptable that the Biden Administration is considering reinstating family detention to deter migrants who are fleeing dangerous situations. I urge the administration to work with border representatives on realistic and humane solutions to our border issues.”
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Wednesday, February 22, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) visited local businesses along Main Street and attended the Farmer’s and Crafts Market of Las Cruces before hosting a small business roundtable with U.S.
Today, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), in accordance with Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes, made a difficult but necessary decision to permanently remove unbranded cattle in the Gila Wilderness.
SANTA TERESA, N.M. – On Tuesday, February 14, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) hosted a press conference with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar. In his speech, Vasquez discussed the importance of bolstering international trade between the United States and Mexico in order to strengthen the economies of our border communities.
SANTE FE, N.M. –On Monday, February 13, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) outlined his top priorities for improving the state of New Mexico in a joint address with Senator Martin Heinrich and Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez at the State Legislature at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe.
VIDEO LINK: Watch Rep. Vasquez’s full remarks here.
Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Agriculture Committee announced U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) will serve on the Livestock, Dairy and Poultry and the Forestry Subcommittees, where he will bring his conservation and rural development experience and contribute to the 2023 Farm Bill to support the needs of all New Mexicans.