New Mexico House Democrats

"This is not immigration enforcement...These are kidnappings of people put in deplorable conditions for the profit of private corporations." Speaker @javierfornm.bsky.social explains why we need to pass HB 9, the Immigrant Safety Act.

Additional legislation is still being filed, so stay tuned and follow along with our progress!

House Democrats are getting to work quickly this session to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare statewide. More than a dozen bills to lower out-of-pocket costs, improve access to care, and support our providers are already moving through the legislative process.

Your family shouldn’t have to pay the price for federal dysfunction. This session, House Democrats are ready to deliver results that expand access to quality, affordable healthcare, protect the safety of our communities, and improve the well-being of children and families across our state.

Like much of his family & community, Rep. Hernandez worked at the San Juan Generating Station after he graduated. Now, he’s working to facilitate the transition to clean energy, while creating good-paying jobs for New Mexicans.
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This week your state lawmakers protected access to food benefits for nearly half a million children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and working families across our state.

Today, we honor the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. We are forever indebted to these brave men and women who have protected our freedoms, and we will continue to ensure they receive the respect they deserve and the benefits they have earned.

The Trump Administration is refusing to fund SNAP benefits beginning Nov. 1.

No family should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from because Republicans are playing political games in Washington, D.C.

Fund SNAP now.

KOB 4 breaks down the $125 million plan we passed in the Spcial Session to protect healthcare, food assistance, public broadcasting, and other vital services that the Trump administration and Republicans in Washington, D.C. placed on the chopping block.

Sine Die!

Together, we:
✔️Lowered healthcare costs as premiums are set to skyrocket 📈
✔️Increased food assistance for those in need🍎
✔️Stabilized rural healthcare providers at risk of closure🩺
✔️Protected vaccine access for families 💉
✔️Supported public broadcasting 📻

State lawmakers convene to address cuts that will 'hit New Mexican families the hardest' "While dysfunction in Washington, D.C., grinds the federal government to a complete halt," the House speaker said, the state is taking action.

Without this Special Session, New Mexicans will see insurance premiums soar on the Exchange. We want New Mexicans to know, regardless of what happens in Washington, D.C., your state lawmakers are looking out for you.

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President Trump’s steep cuts to Medicaid will hit our rural hospitals and clinics especially hard.

Tomorrow, October 1st, we’re headed into Special Session to protect access to healthcare and other critical services for New Mexico’s families.

In the wake of deep federal budget cuts and continued chaos and dysfunction from Republicans in Washington, D.C., your state lawmakers are heading into a Special Session to protect New Mexicans’ access to healthcare, food assistance, and other critical services.

As grocery prices rise, D.C. Republicans are cutting food benefits to give tax breaks to billionaires - making it harder for 450,000 New Mexicans to put food on their tables & eliminating benefits for 55,000.

On 10/1, we’re going into Special Session to protect critical services for New Mexicans.

This summer, Republicans in Washington, D.C. passed a bill that will kick families off health insurance & lead to higher prices and longer wait times for all of us.

On Oct. 1, we're going into Special Session to help protect your access to healthcare & other critical services.

Rural health clinics are starting to close, raising the political risks of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ | CNN Politics Two months after President Donald Trump signed his policy megabill into law, a Virginia health care company cited it when it announced the closure of three rural clinics serving tiny communities aroun...

“Rural health care providers disproportionately rely on Medicaid enrollees. They were already struggling…”

In the upcoming special session, New Mexico lawmakers will help stabilize our rural healthcare providers, so Trump’s reckless budget cuts don’t force them to close their doors.

After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America The Trump administration is ending the federal government’s annual report on hunger in America, saying it had become “overly politicized″ and ”rife with inaccuracies.″ The decision comes two and a hal...

First, they slashed food assistance programs to Americans in need to cut taxes for the ultra wealthy.

Then, they cancelled an annual federal report on hunger in the United States, so it wouldn’t show hunger increasing under their watch. 🤨

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, New Mexico!

New Mexico House Democrats strongly condemn the senseless shooting in Utah today. Political violence has no place in our democracy.

The upcoming special session is about making sure New Mexico families can keep food on their tables and access healthcare, despite all the chaos and cruelty coming out of Washington, D.C.

Today and every day, your NM House Dems stand with the workers who power our state - from our chile fields and construction sites to our schools and hospitals, and everywhere in between. 

We'll keep fighting to protect your rights and make life better for you and your family.

This year House Democrats successfully pushed for historic, direct investments to expand access to affordable and transitional housing and help address homelessness.

Many of these new developments are slated to break ground soon.

Stay tuned for more news and updates! 🪏👷🏼‍♂️

NM Gov announces $120 million in recent housing funds to start reaching communities • Source New Mexico New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced distribution of millions in funds passed by the Legislature for housing and homelessness

Over $150 million is headed to targeted housing development and responses to homelessness in metro Albuquerque and Las Cruces, thanks to the leadership of legislators like Nathan Small, Meredith Dixon, & Speaker @javierfornm.bsky.social.

Stay tuned as these projects get off the ground!

Preliminary revenue projections show that while recent federal funding cuts are expected to reduce state revenues by up to $305 million in FY 2027, New Mexico’s overall outlook remains strong thanks to years of smart budgeting and thoughtful policymaking.

Last week Republicans in Washington, D.C. passed their massive and deeply unpopular Big Betrayal Bill and President Trump signed it into law. So what’s next?

Your state lawmakers, like Rep. Nathan Small are digging into the details so we can prepare for the changes ahead & help protect our people.

Our thoughts are with the entire community of Ruidoso and the families of those lost in the catastrophic flash flooding yesterday. Stay safe and follow the latest updates, including road conditions, at the link below.

Cates opens in-district office - nm.news State Rep. Kathleen Cates said the June 18 grand opening at her legislative office was more than just another ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cates, who represents House of Representatives District 44, said ...

We are taking key steps to modernize our state legislature, including supporting lawmakers to hire staff and open district offices to better serve constituents.

There are now over 20 district offices open across New Mexico.

Today, we celebrate our country's independence and the many liberties afforded by our democracy. Let’s continue our fight to uphold our values of equality, freedom & opportunity for all who call America home.

While Republicans in Washington D.C. betray their promises to the American people, your NM House Dems will continue to fight for New Mexico’s working families.

The GOP's massive bill would add trillions of dollars to the country's debt The GOP tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate this week is expected to add trillions of dollars to the federal debt over the next decade. The savings would mostly go to top earners.

The GOP tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate this week is expected to add trillions of dollars to the federal debt over the next decade. The savings would mostly go to top earners.