Climate change has caused New Mexico's forests to become overcrowded with dead trees, brush, and other flammable debris that fuel catastrophic wildfires. Too often, the cost of hauling that material out is what stops the work from getting done.

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|New Mexico
Ben Ray Luján
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Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SenatorDemocratNew Mexico
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20 recent posts · 84 sponsored · 321 cosponsored
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New Mexico wouldn’t be New Mexico without our chile.
That’s why I introduced the CHILE Act – to make sure our chile growers and specialty crop producers have the support they need to keep growing, creating jobs, and feeding our communities.
The DEA knowingly let as many as 1.8 million fentanyl pills poison New Mexico's streets. Fentanyl has stolen children from New Mexican families. I'm fighting for answers and accountability. This evil drug has no place in America.
Inflation is at its highest level under Trump.
New Mexicans are struggling to put food on the table, keep a roof over their heads, and make ends meet. Trump has repeatedly said – and shown – that he does not care about the increased costs you are facing. The American people deserve better.
The Supreme Court just stripped legal protections from tens of thousands of Haitian and Syrian migrants. The Trump-stacked Supreme Court is sending families back to the danger they fled. This is cruel and wrong, and I will keep fighting to protect TPS families.
Majorities in both the Senate and House demanded an immediate end to the violence.
www.cnn.com/2026/06/23/p...
Today, @democrats.senate.gov forced a vote and approved the House-passed Iran War Powers Resolution. While Trump continues to lie about his costly war’s timeline and end, it was past time for Republicans to stop enabling his chaos.
Now it’s time for the House to pass this bill and help make housing more affordable.
Big News: The Senate passed landmark housing legislation to lower costs, expand the housing supply, and stop private equity firms from buying up single-family homes. @SenateDems are delivering on our promise to tackle costs and address Donald Trump’s affordability crisis.
Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a historic day when the last enslaved Americans were finally informed of their emancipation.
Let’s honor this day by carrying forward the work of abolitionists, Civil Rights leaders, and those who continue to fight for equality and opportunity for every American.
Republicans jammed a repeal of the Roadless Rule into a bipartisan wildfire bill, putting millions of acres of public lands at risk without public input. I'm joining @heinrich.senate.gov in fighting back. We won't let Republicans sneak this through without a fight. Make your voice heard.
The Monumental Loop in southern NM was just named a top candidate for federal recognition under the BOLT Act, the legislation I championed to strengthen outdoor recreation.This route showcases our state's stunning landscapes, and recognition would bring the resources to help more people enjoy it.
While you were asleep, Republicans sold you out.
This is a betrayal of New Mexico families
Waste, fraud, and abuse.
When asked about negotiations with Iran, Donald Trump said he “couldn’t care less” and called them “very boring.”
Our men and women in uniform deserve a Commander in Chief who understands the consequences of war and takes them seriously. Shame on you.
Happy Pride, New Mexico!
Always fighting for New Mexicans.
It’s been incredible to see survivors and their families finally submitting applications for the justice they fought for generations to secure.
Apply here: justice.gov/civil/reca
After decades of fighting for the victims of the Trinity Test and uranium workers, Congress passed my legislation to extend and expand RECA. For too long, these communities were denied the recognition and compensation they deserved.
We are not backing down until Chaco is permanently protected.
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