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Vasquez Secures Historic Investment for Southern New Mexico, Bringing Jobs and Economic Growth to Rural Communities

January 11, 2024

U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) delivered a floor speech announcing a historic investment from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program to build major new electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in Lordsburg and Vado, New Mexico.

Issues:Environment & ConservationLower Costs, More JobsKeeping Energy Costs Down

Vasquez Calls for Solutions to Address Forest Service Staffing Shortage

January 10, 2024

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.-02) called on Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Kiran Ahuja to work alongside him to find solutions to the staffing shortages faced by the United States Forest Service (USFS) to prevent devastating wildfires.

Issues:CongressEnvironment & Conservation

Las Cruces celebrates 10th annual Chile Drop to bring in 2024

January 1, 2024

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KVIA - Las Cruces celebrates 10th annual Chile Drop to bring in 2024 - 01/01/24

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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A giant green chile pepper, the color of which was picked by Las Cruceans, ushered in the start of 2024 as it dropped from the sky.

According to creator Russ Smith, over 5,000 people poured into the Plaza de Las Cruces, and voting numbers for the color of the chile were the highest ever.

Vasquez Secures Major Investments for New Mexico in National Defense Bill

December 14, 2023

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), securing major investments for New Mexico.

Issues:Armed Services & National SecurityCongressLower Costs, More Jobs

Vasquez Votes to Protect Patients, Lower Costs and Address Workforce Shortages in Healthcare

December 13, 2023

Press Release

Today, December 13, 2023, Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.-02) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which increases transparency for hospital prices and pharmacy benefit manager practices and funds several vital healthcare programs.

Issues:CongressMaking Health Care Affordable & Accessible

Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez Announce Federal Investments to Address Wildlife Crossings in Mescalero Apache Tribe

December 12, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, December 12, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S.

Issues:Supporting Tribal Communities

Following Water Contamination, Vasquez Calls for Accountability and Oversight During Meeting with CRRUA and Santa Teresa Leaders

December 11, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, December 8, 2023, U.S.Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) convened the leadership of the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) and local leaders from Santa Teresa and Sunland Park to discu

Issues:Environment & Conservation

Vasquez Denounces House Republicans for Removing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act from the National Defense Authorization Act

December 8, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, December 1, 2023, U.S.Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voiced his disappointment in House Republicans for stripping the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) out of the National Defense Aut

Issues:Armed Services & National Security

Following Vasquez’s Calls, the National Defense Authorization Act Removes Anti-Choice Amendments

December 7, 2023

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On Thursday, December 7, 2023, following the release of the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) applauded the removal of harmful anti-choice and discriminatory amendments the GOP included in the House-passed version of the bill.

Issues:Armed Services & National Security

New Mexico Congressmen announce 26 F-16 fighter jets to be permanently based at Holloman AFB

December 6, 2023

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KVIA - New Mexico Congressmen announce 26 F-16 fighter jets to be permanently based at Holloman AFB - 12/06/23

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ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) -- New Mexico Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray LujÃ¡n and Congressman Gabe Vasquez announced the arrival of 26 F-16 fighter jets at Holloman Air Force Base. The jets will be permanently based at Holloman.

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