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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) called out the urgent need for housing improvements at Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range during a House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee hearing.
WATCH: Vasquez Advocates for Housing Improvements on Military Installations
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is leading a coordinated effort in Congress to secure smart, targeted investments in border security that protect communities, strengthen trade, and enhance national safety without compromising human dignity.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, April 29, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the bipartisan Expanding Regional Airports Act alongside Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS-01). The bill aims to increase funding for regional airports, such as Las Cruces International Airport, to conduct critical upgrades of security systems, runway and hangar infrastructure, and passenger facilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that would permanently authorize and improve the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) ReConnect Program, which delivers broadband internet to underserved rural communities. The legislation is co-led by Representatives Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL).
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) led the New Mexico Congressional Delegation in urging the Department of the Interior to leave Organ Mountains — Desert Peaks National Monument (OMDP) intact. The letter comes in anticipation of a number of harmful executive orders to be announced, including one that will purportedly target America’s national monuments. Vasquez was joined by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M) and U.S.
SILVER CITY, NM –Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined members of the Wild Gila River Coalition in Silver City to celebrate the re-introduction of the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act—a major milestone in the ongoing effort to permanently protect New Mexico’s last free-flowing river and the communities that depend on it. The legislation is led by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) in the Senate.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued the following statement in response to reports that two service members were killed and one seriously injured in a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the abrupt closure of key internal oversight offices and disturbing reports of abuse of migrants in DHS detention facilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Tax Day approaches, Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is taking action to protect working families in New Mexico by introducing a bold tax relief package and demanding the Treasury Department deliver timely tax refunds to New Mexicans following significant staffing cuts at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)