Congresista
#NM03
• Proudly born and raised in rural New Mexico • Fighting for our communities, our planet and our democracy • Ahora es cuando • she/her/ella
This time of year we are reminded of chile, familia, and tradition.
I'm working to lower prescription drug and energy costs for hardworking New Mexico families - so everyone can get ahead and back to what matters most.
The people of New Mexico have chosen to protect what we love - our democracy, our planet, our families and communities, our health care and our future. With this victory, I promise you I will take the courageous action that this historic moment demands. Muchísimas gracias!
I am grateful to my colleagues for electing me Chair of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. As I have my whole career, I will work to honor our country’s trust obligations to our sovereign nations.
What a joy to get to share this day with my sons Dario, Alisandro, and Abelino. They made calls, marched in parades, put up signs, and supported me each step of the way - and today they saw their mom sworn in to Congress.
There are really two visions in Congress right now.
One focuses on solving the problems everyday Americans face. And one focuses on dividing us, picking fights, and trying to stop progress at all costs.
Our communities face serious challenges. We have to deliver.
Out first weekend of orientation is done and I am so proud to be here as the first Congresswoman-elect from New Mexico’s 3rd district. Ready to get to work.
In New Mexico, we believe that the personal decision to add to a family belongs with New Mexican familias, their faith, and their physician - and that politics and government interference have no place.
Returning home to my beloved New Mexico is the most joyful part of my service. It is what gives me center and purpose.
Today, I can only cry as I watch the smoke that is devastating our beloved home from the sky. Nuestro precioso Nuevo Mexico.
#NMFire
In NM, we trust women to make personal decisions about pregnancy with their familias, their faith, & their healthcare provider - w/o government interference. Today’s SCOTUS decision is wrong and dangerous. It is a rollback of freedom that takes away half a century of rights.
Thank you NM3!
This is a win for our communities & families across our district. Our campaign has been about bringing people together & lifting up the diversity that makes us New Mexicans.
It’s time to take bold and courageous action to protect what we love. Ahora es Cuando!
In New Mexico, we trust women to make personal decisions about pregnancy with their familias, their faith, & their healthcare provider - without government interference.
50 years today since Roe vs. Wade, we recommit ourselves to the fight for reproductive freedom and access.
The Supreme Court is getting ready to officially gut Roe v. Wade and walk back 40 years of precedent.
It's time for Congress to pass the Women's Health Protection Act to protect the right to access abortion care.
JUST IN: The Supreme Court will consider a Mississippi abortion law on December 1. It’s one of the most substantial cases to look at overturning Roe v. Wade.
Today, we
#WearOrange
for the victims, the survivors, and the families of the loved ones taken by gun violence. We must protect our children, our families, and our communities. Ahora es cuando to
#EndGunViolence
Today's the day, New Mexico! If you are an NM-01 voter, be sure to get out and vote for
@MelanieforNM
by 7pm tonight! Melanie has the grit, determination, and heart to serve our communities in Congress - let's get her there!
#ElectionDay
#nmpol
Muchísimas gracias, Nuevo Mexico! Tonight, our communities and gente showed what it looks like to win in rural New Mexico. Together, we have shown that small places can do big things - and that when we listen to each other, we can turn pain into progress.
Have a job to do — my constituents sent me to Congress to protect what we love — and our beloved democracy was violently attacked. It’s time to finally hold this President accountable.
#ProtectOurDemocracy
Raising up a (virtual) bowl of green chile stew to my fierce hermana
@DebHaalandNM
for sustenance and love on the eve of her Senate confirmation vote. Nuevo Mexico is with you, Deb!
#DebForInterior
#nmtrue
No one should lose their home - especially during a pandemic. It's on all of us to protect everyone in our community.
I'm joining
@AyannaPressley
to call for the extension of the
#EvictionMoratorium
through the end of the pandemic.
#StopEvictions
Every level of government needs to act with the urgency that lives are on the line here. That’s the reality.
Overnight I mobilized over 60 House colleagues with the partnership of
@CoriBush
@AOC
@JimmyGomezCA
.
We won’t stop pressing.
#StopEvictions
We honor the deep patriotism, bravery, and selflessness of
@RepRaskin
. Thank you for holding us accountable to who we are and what our future must be.
Feliz cumpleaños, hermana Deb Haaland! Thank you for your leadership on behalf of New Mexico and indigenous communities across our nation. Toasting you with a bowl of green chile stew!
Justice Sotomayor’s decision to retire will be made as a wise Latina, in conversation with her doctor, her family, and her faith, without the interference of politicians who have no idea about her health condition.
President-Elect
@JoeBiden
’s nomination of
@RepDebHaaland
to serve as Secretary of the Interior Department is historic and the perfect choice! Congresswoman Haaland is the leader we need in this moment.
There's only one way to celebrate your fierce hermana Nuevo Mexicana, Secretary Haaland: by bringing her red chile - even if you've gotta fly it to DC!
#nmtrue
.
@DebHaalandNM
was prepared, gracious, poised, and clear in this morning's hearing. She is ready to serve, and she is the leader we need. We are with you, Hermana!
#DebForInterior
My heart breaks for trans kids and families in Texas as this heinous new policy is being implemented.
I will ALWAYS advocate for equity and justice for all.
You belong. You are loved.
New Mexicans deserve answers from the US Forest Service on why they started the Las Dispensas prescribed burn despite bad conditions.
It led to the Hermits Peak Fire which merged w/ the Calf Canyon Fire — engulfing hundreds of thousands of acres & displacing thousands of people.
My name is Teresa Leger Fernandez. I'm a 17th generation New Mexican, a tribal & voting rights advocate, and a mom of three. I'm serving in Congress to protect our democracy and our environment. Please retweet and follow to grow our platform to help advocate for our communities.
My mother was punished for speaking Spanish in the schoolyard. My father was denied entry to segregated restaurants. My parents raised me to be proud of my Latina herencia y cultura, to be bilingual - and to respect everyone.
Today I represent New Mexico in Congress.
#HHM
It was a beautiful day to get out the vote for
@MelanieforNM
in Albuquerque and the East Mountains! Tuesday is the Special Election in NM-01 - tu voto es tu poder! Vamos,
#CD01
!
I'm a mother of three. A former attorney for tribal communities. A former acequia commissioner. A healthcare advocate. A breast cancer survivor. Now I'm a congresswoman.
The Republicans can target
#NM03
all they want, but we're going to win. Again. Para la gente.
We can’t pull back! We’re all in for holding
#NM01
and our House Democratic majority so we can keep protecting what we love - and defending the futures of all our beautiful babies! Thanks,
@ratemyskyperoom
- Adelante!
My heart breaks for the beautiful lands of Mora and San Miguel and the other beloved communities that the fire is tearing through - for the families who are displaced and the multi-generational homes and precious places in its path.
I used to be a tribal attorney, and I dedicated decades of my career to fighting for tribal sovereignty. As Chair of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples and your representative in Congress, I promise to continue fighting for tribal rights and protections.
Feliz cumpleaños, hermana de mi alma
@DebHaalandNM
! Raising a bowl of delicious New Mexico green chile stew to you. Thank you for all you do to fight for New Mexico and for all the beautiful places we get to call home. 💜
Honored and excited to get to work as Congresswoman on behalf of
#NM03
! Please join me on my official House accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to follow along at
@RepTeresaLF
¡Adelante!
#nmpol
Last week we learned that footprints dating back 23,000 years ago were discovered in New Mexico.
Our Indigenous communities lived & thrived here long before Colombus set sail.
Elect more women - and confirm them too! What a joyful and historic day for New Mexico and our nation. Much good work together is ahead with Madam Secretary
@DebHaalandNM
to protect the beautiful places we all get to call home.
#DebForInterior
#nmproud
We are singing Nina Simone today! It's a new dawn, it's a new day - and we're feeling good, and ready to get to work to build back better for the American people.
#InaugurationDay
#BidenHarrisInauguration
En mi familia, we always make tamales the weekend after Thanksgiving. They are a reminder of our traditions and heritage, and an opportunity to spend time together. Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy my family's secrets to making the best tamales!
Seeing Oppenheimer this weekend? Make sure you learn about the harm NM’s Downwinders and their descendants continue to face in the wake of nuclear testing. My Radiation Exposure Compensation Act would bring justice to our families - help us push for its passage! Tell the story!
Eyes will turn towards New Mexico with the premiere of "Oppenheimer," but New Mexico Downwinders have a counter-narrative. Theirs is one of the community's health becoming "collateral damage," from Trinity Test site detonation, said Tina Cordova.
40 years of trickle-down economics, tax policy and worker suppression has only made the richest people richer. This chart tells the story; we must change the future.
This pandemic is devastating everything we all love. The people of
#NM03
and across America cannot wait any longer. Congress’s job is to solve problems. Now is the time to act.
#AhoraEsCuando
New Mexico deserves leadership para la gente across our great state. That's why I am endorsing
@Gabe_NM
for NM-02.
For our children, for our planet, we must win this election. I am excited to work together to fight for the communities and the places that we all love. Adelante!
I am thrilled for my colleagues
@MelanieforNM
and
@Gabe_NM
! Together, we will bring the stories of New Mexicans to Congress to deliver the investments and solutions our communities need and deserve. Adelante!
What do a $15 hr minimum wage, student loan debt reform, investing in education, strong labor protections, and health care for all have in common?
They’re all policies I’m honored to work on as a new member of the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor!
I am honored to be elected as regional whip by my colleagues in TX, AZ & NM. As I have done throughout my career, I will work to build bridges as Congress’s historic, diverse Dem caucus works together to tackle the COVID crisis, threats to Americans’ healthcare, & climate change.
Today the House voted to pass my bipartisan Hermits Peak Fire Assistance Act and for $2.5 billion in relief for the communities impacted by the largest wildfire in NM history. Our rural communities are beloved & I won’t stop fighting for the support and compensation they deserve.
Today is a historic day, mi gente!
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed to the US Supreme Court. The Court will be better for her presence and contributions.
Congratulations, soon-to-be Justice Jackson!
How wonderful to recognize Cinco de Mayo & Moms' Equal Pay Day with these comadres poderosas - and dance La Bamba with
@JorgeMoreno_com
! Honoring Mothers' Day means electing women and passing legislation that gives women and children the resources we need to thrive
#HelpIsHere
What an honor it is to have your endorsement,
@JoeBiden
- muchisimas gracias! Together, with New Mexicans and people across America, we will fight to protect what we love and build back better.
#2020Election
For New Mexico, climate change is already here. Our forest fires are worse, our droughts are longer, and our acequias are drying up. We need to be investing in green energy NOW! AHORA MISMO!
New Mexico has thousands of orphaned wells. That's why last year I secured $4.7 billion to clean up our orphaned wells. This year we'll get to work cleaning them up. Ahora es cuando.
In New Mexico, we know agua es vida. That is why I'm supporting the infrastructure bill which will replace lead pipes and ensure every American has access to clean drinking water.
Christmas in New Mexico is a time for luminarias and tamales, posole y Las Posadas. It's a time for stories, laughter, and community.
From mi familia to yours, wishing you a merry and safe Christmas tomorrow.
Today I signed Senate Bill 10, repealing an unconstitutional 1969 state statute that criminalized abortion.
Anyone who seeks to violate bodily integrity, or to criminalize womanhood, is in the business of dehumanization.
New Mexico is not in that business – not any more.
We are sending love not worries, and blessings from nuestra Virgen to our brother
@benraylujan
. We look forward to a quick and full recovery for our dedicated Senator who is devoted to our communities.
I'm a
#peoplefirst
candidate indeed - and honored to be endorsed by
@JulianCastro
and People First Future as we build a future that has opportunity, justice and equality at its core! Thank you, Secretary Castro.
#ahoraescuando
#nmpol
.
@TeresaForNM
is a dedicated public servant who understands how the actions of Washington impact New Mexico families. In Congress, she’ll fight to protect New Mexico’s land and environment, bolster public education, and create an economy that works for all families.
In 2013 and in 2021, conservatives on the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. Since then hundreds of anti-voting bills have been introduced across the country. It's time we restore the VRA and for the Senate to pass HR4.
78k families in my district received the Child Tax Credit. That's $207.9 Million invested in lifting children out of poverty. We can't pull this rug out from under our families. We must extend the Child Tax Credit!
We are hearing from people across NM and beyond who want to help those impacted by the fires, and will continue sharing opportunities as they are available. Here are some initial places to help: 🧵
#nmfire
What a glorious day at Santa Fe Pride! Thank you to all who marched and turned out - and danced! - to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. Amor es amor, y somos una gran familia. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
It’s the first day of
#HispanicHeritageMonth
, a time dedicated to celebrating the contributions that Latinoamericanos have made throughout our history. Please join me in celebrating and taking New Mexico’s values of diversity and representation onward to November. Adelante!
November is Native American Heritage Month.
Our country is built on sacred, native land. We must always honor the incredibly rich contributions of indigenous communities and peoples to New Mexico and our nation.
Reminder: Yvette Herrell wishes that abortion was banned in New Mexico.
We will never let that happen. Nuevo Mexicanas deserve health care, not handcuffs.
Congratulations to
@TeresaForNM
on becoming the Democratic nominee for NM-03!
Teresa has spent decades fighting for voting rights, tribal communities, and the environment. She will be a champion for Northern New Mexico in Congress, and I look forward to working with her!
I'm running for Congress to protect what we love -- and no one knows more about what it takes to protect our families and communities than
@MomsDemand
. I'm proud to be recognized as a Gun Sense Candidate. Together, we can and must
#endgunviolence
.
Leadership matters.
@Michelle4NM
has brought compassionate, courageous, and science-driven leadership to New Mexico in the time when we most needed it. Let’s re-elect her to keep moving New Mexico forward. Adelante!
#electwomen
#nmpol
This is the second time in two weeks that New Mexico’s communities have been ravaged by a mass shooting. It’s heartbreaking to know more families may have lost loved ones tonight. Thank you to the first responders & medical personnel working to save lives & keep us safe.