Senator Ben Ray Luján
@lujan.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for New Mexico. Born & raised in Nambé. Proud son of a union family. Farmer, mountain biker, delivering for the place we call home.
Today, @heinrich.senate.gov, @fernandez.house.gov, @repstansbury.bsky.social, @repgabevasquez.bsky.social, and I demanded immediate action from HHS Sec. Kennedy after funding interruptions and the shutdown forced Head Start programs to close or cut services nationwide. Our children deserve better.
November 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Today, @heinrich.senate.gov, @fernandez.house.gov, @repstansbury.bsky.social, @repgabevasquez.bsky.social, and I demanded immediate action from HHS Sec. Kennedy after funding interruptions and the shutdown forced Head Start programs to close or cut services nationwide. Our children deserve better.
The president is confused.
Trump: "For generations Miami has been a haven for those fleeing communist tyranny in South Africa. I mean, if you take a look at what's going on in parts of South Africa. Look at South Africa, what's going on. Look at South America, what's going on. You know, we have a G20 meeting in South Africa."
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The president is confused.
This week, I hosted a telephone town hall to hear directly from thousands of New Mexicans about the Republican shutdown. I always appreciate the chance to connect – whether it’s in person or over the phone – and to hear directly from you.
Senator Luján Hosts Virtual Town Hall
YouTube video by Sen. Ben Ray Luján
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October 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This week, I hosted a telephone town hall to hear directly from thousands of New Mexicans about the Republican shutdown. I always appreciate the chance to connect – whether it’s in person or over the phone – and to hear directly from you.
PNM and NM Gas Co. are offering payment assistance to New Mexicans impacted by the Republican Shutdown. If you are a federal employee, contact your provider for help.
PNM, NM Gas Co. offer payment assistance to customers affected by government shutdown
Two of New Mexico's largest utilities are offering payment arrangements to federal employee customers affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
PNM and NM Gas Co. are offering payment assistance to New Mexicans impacted by the Republican Shutdown. If you are a federal employee, contact your provider for help.
The FCC has no business targeting independent media companies.
Protect the First Amendment. Follow the law.
Protect the First Amendment. Follow the law.
October 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The FCC has no business targeting independent media companies.
Protect the First Amendment. Follow the law.
Protect the First Amendment. Follow the law.
To my Republican colleagues: It’s time to step up for the American people and prevent millions of our constituents from seeing their health insurance premiums skyrocket.
October 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
To my Republican colleagues: It’s time to step up for the American people and prevent millions of our constituents from seeing their health insurance premiums skyrocket.
President Trump and Congressional Republicans chose to shut down the federal government. This crisis was avoidable.
Now, President Trump is saying “a lot of good can come from shutdowns” – while admitting he’ll use this one to inflict as much pain as possible on the American people.
Now, President Trump is saying “a lot of good can come from shutdowns” – while admitting he’ll use this one to inflict as much pain as possible on the American people.
NM congressional delegation say Republicans could have avoided shutdown — if they had wanted to • Source New Mexico
New Mexico's all-Democratic five-member Congressional delegation said Republicans could have avoided the shutdown if they had wanted to.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
President Trump and Congressional Republicans chose to shut down the federal government. This crisis was avoidable.
Now, President Trump is saying “a lot of good can come from shutdowns” – while admitting he’ll use this one to inflict as much pain as possible on the American people.
Now, President Trump is saying “a lot of good can come from shutdowns” – while admitting he’ll use this one to inflict as much pain as possible on the American people.
Republicans want to shut down the government.
Democrats are fighting back to make health care affordable.
Confront the lies.
Democrats are fighting back to make health care affordable.
Confront the lies.
September 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Republicans want to shut down the government.
Democrats are fighting back to make health care affordable.
Confront the lies.
Democrats are fighting back to make health care affordable.
Confront the lies.
Reposted by Senator Ben Ray Luján
“If it has to shut down, it’ll have to shut down.” - Donald Trump.
September 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
“If it has to shut down, it’ll have to shut down.” - Donald Trump.
This shutdown crisis is 100% of Republicans’ making. They’re holding affordable health care hostage and using federal workers as political pawns to push their reckless agenda. @democrats.senate.gov are fighting to keep families covered and avoid another Trump shutdown.
September 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This shutdown crisis is 100% of Republicans’ making. They’re holding affordable health care hostage and using federal workers as political pawns to push their reckless agenda. @democrats.senate.gov are fighting to keep families covered and avoid another Trump shutdown.
Republicans control the White House, House, and Senate. Instead of governing responsibly, they’re driving us into another Trump shutdown. @democrats.senate.gov are fighting to keep the government open and protect Americans’ health care.
In President Trump’s own words:
In President Trump’s own words:
September 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Republicans control the White House, House, and Senate. Instead of governing responsibly, they’re driving us into another Trump shutdown. @democrats.senate.gov are fighting to keep the government open and protect Americans’ health care.
In President Trump’s own words:
In President Trump’s own words:
The most corrupt administration in U.S. history.
September 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The most corrupt administration in U.S. history.
L’Shana Tova to all celebrating in New Mexico! 🍎🍯
September 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
L’Shana Tova to all celebrating in New Mexico! 🍎🍯
Here we go again. The Shutdown President wants another government shutdown.
September 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Here we go again. The Shutdown President wants another government shutdown.
The president is not a doctor – and spreading false medical claims is dangerous. He’s undermining science and research to push unproven conspiracy theories, and it’s pregnant women and families who will suffer most. Trust your doctor, not this guy.
World health officials counter Trump's unproven claim of link between acetaminophen and autism
Authorities from Australia to Europe moved swiftly Tuesday to respond to the U.S. announcement and affirm the safety of the drug during pregnancy.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The president is not a doctor – and spreading false medical claims is dangerous. He’s undermining science and research to push unproven conspiracy theories, and it’s pregnant women and families who will suffer most. Trust your doctor, not this guy.
Vaccines keep kids safe. But Secretary Kennedy’s anti-vaccine agenda is putting children at risk, and making it harder for families to access care.
Thank you @bluntrochester.senate.gov for hosting this forum to expose these dangers and highlight why strong public health leadership is essential.
Thank you @bluntrochester.senate.gov for hosting this forum to expose these dangers and highlight why strong public health leadership is essential.
September 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Vaccines keep kids safe. But Secretary Kennedy’s anti-vaccine agenda is putting children at risk, and making it harder for families to access care.
Thank you @bluntrochester.senate.gov for hosting this forum to expose these dangers and highlight why strong public health leadership is essential.
Thank you @bluntrochester.senate.gov for hosting this forum to expose these dangers and highlight why strong public health leadership is essential.
This is what leadership looks like in New Mexico – creating opportunities for our children, lowering costs for families, and improving pay for the workforce. This is a big deal for New Mexico’s children, parents, and families!
We did it, New Mexico! Yesterday we made history as the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care for every family. This is a game-changer for parents, kids, and communities across our state—and a blueprint for the nation.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This is what leadership looks like in New Mexico – creating opportunities for our children, lowering costs for families, and improving pay for the workforce. This is a big deal for New Mexico’s children, parents, and families!
It was an honor to meet with medical professionals in Las Cruces and talk about the cuts to Medicaid and Medicare that will hurt access to care. I will not stand by while health care access is being ripped away from New Mexicans.
Medical professionals voice concerns about Medicaid cuts - Las Cruces Bulletin
Sen. Ben Ray Luján listened to a group of medical professionals at Memorial Medical Regional Center on Wednesday, August 20, to hear about how the recently passed legislation, H.R. 1, will …
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August 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It was an honor to meet with medical professionals in Las Cruces and talk about the cuts to Medicaid and Medicare that will hurt access to care. I will not stand by while health care access is being ripped away from New Mexicans.
109 years ago, the National Park Service was founded to protect our wildlife and land for generations to come.
Cuts to the National Park Service put our public lands at risk. I will never stop fighting to preserve our public lands for all to explore, love, and protect.
Cuts to the National Park Service put our public lands at risk. I will never stop fighting to preserve our public lands for all to explore, love, and protect.
August 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
109 years ago, the National Park Service was founded to protect our wildlife and land for generations to come.
Cuts to the National Park Service put our public lands at risk. I will never stop fighting to preserve our public lands for all to explore, love, and protect.
Cuts to the National Park Service put our public lands at risk. I will never stop fighting to preserve our public lands for all to explore, love, and protect.
While Congressional Republicans are avoiding their constituents, I believe in showing up and listening to the people you represent. I’m proud to represent all New Mexicans, and I will continue to use their voices to guide my work.
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján answers questions at town hall
KRWG Public Media reported this week on U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján’s visit to Las Cruces to hold a town hall and listening session on the impacts of expected cuts to Medicaid. Local News Fellow Abigai...
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August 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
While Congressional Republicans are avoiding their constituents, I believe in showing up and listening to the people you represent. I’m proud to represent all New Mexicans, and I will continue to use their voices to guide my work.
The Republican Budget Betrayal rips health care away from New Mexican families and threatens the survival of hospitals across our state.
I sat down with local health care leaders to hear firsthand how cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are impacting our communities.
I sat down with local health care leaders to hear firsthand how cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are impacting our communities.
August 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Republican Budget Betrayal rips health care away from New Mexican families and threatens the survival of hospitals across our state.
I sat down with local health care leaders to hear firsthand how cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are impacting our communities.
I sat down with local health care leaders to hear firsthand how cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are impacting our communities.
I visited Casa de Peregrinos in Las Cruces to tour the facility and hear from New Mexicans about the impact of Republican-led cuts to health care and nutrition programs.
Cutting the programs that feed our children and families is cruel and unacceptable. I’ll keep speaking up and fighting back.
Cutting the programs that feed our children and families is cruel and unacceptable. I’ll keep speaking up and fighting back.
August 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I visited Casa de Peregrinos in Las Cruces to tour the facility and hear from New Mexicans about the impact of Republican-led cuts to health care and nutrition programs.
Cutting the programs that feed our children and families is cruel and unacceptable. I’ll keep speaking up and fighting back.
Cutting the programs that feed our children and families is cruel and unacceptable. I’ll keep speaking up and fighting back.
See you tonight, Las Cruces! I’m hosting a town hall to hear directly from you. Hope to see you there!
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Las Cruces Town Hall - Senator Ben Ray Luján
We invite you to join Senator Ben Ray Luján for an upcoming town hall on August 19, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Everyone, regardless of age, must be registered in order to gain entry. This is a fi...
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August 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
See you tonight, Las Cruces! I’m hosting a town hall to hear directly from you. Hope to see you there!
RSVP here:
www.lujan.senate.gov/las-cruces-t...
RSVP here:
www.lujan.senate.gov/las-cruces-t...
See you tonight, Las Cruces! I’m hosting a town hall to hear directly from you. Hope to see you there!
RSVP here:
www.lujan.senate.gov/las-cruces-t...
RSVP here:
www.lujan.senate.gov/las-cruces-t...
Las Cruces Town Hall - Senator Ben Ray Luján
We invite you to join Senator Ben Ray Luján for an upcoming town hall on August 19, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Everyone, regardless of age, must be registered in order to gain entry. This is a fi...
www.lujan.senate.gov
August 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
See you tonight, Las Cruces! I’m hosting a town hall to hear directly from you. Hope to see you there!
RSVP here:
www.lujan.senate.gov/las-cruces-t...
RSVP here:
www.lujan.senate.gov/las-cruces-t...
@heinrich.senate.gov and I will not look the other way while President Trump pretends to care about the Rule of Law while obliterating it at every turn. Our full statement:
August 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
@heinrich.senate.gov and I will not look the other way while President Trump pretends to care about the Rule of Law while obliterating it at every turn. Our full statement: