May 1: Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the "Mission Accomplished" Speech
SANTA FE, N.M . -- Since George W. Bush declared "mission accomplished," nearly four thousand troops have lost their lives and almost 30,000 have suffered injuries. Many troops have returned from Iraq with lasting injuries that will require long-term physical and mental care. Read Press Release
April 22: Happy Earth Day!
SANTA FE, N.M . -- New Mexico has tremendous potential to lead the nation out of its dependence on foreign energy and to create jobs in a new, clean-energy economy, but fighting global warming is a challenge we must fight together, so here are a few easy steps we can all take to make every day Earth Day. Read Press Release
April18: Sierra Club Endorses Luján
SANTA FE, N.M . -- “We are very pleased to announce today that the Sierra Club officially endorses Ben Ray Luján for election to the United States Congress,” said Susan Martin, Chair of the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club.
April15: Teachers Unions Endorse Luján
SANTA FE, N.M . -- “Ben Ray Luján clearly demonstrates a strong passion and understanding of our issues, and that is why he received a unanimous recommendation from our elected board members on EdPAC and the NEANM Board of Directors,” said Sharon Morgan, president of NEA New Mexico.
April14: Luján Wins Online Poll
SANTA FE, N.M . -- PRC Commissioner and Candidate for U.S. Congress Ben R. Lujan was chosen the candidate most likely to win the June Democratic primary on the Heath Haussamen on New Mexico Politics blog’s online poll.
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April11: Conservation Voters New Mexico Endorses Luján
SANTA FE, N.M . -- “I’ve witnessed Commissioner Lujan hold power companies accountable for their global-warming emissions. He has a proven and supreme track record taking on the powerful special interests on renewable energy. Ben Ray Luján will take that same leadership and vision to Congress to build a clean-energy economy,” said Sandy Buffett, Executive Director of Conservation Voters New Mexico.
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April 8: Luján Ads Hit TV Airwaves
SANTA FE, N.M . -- The commercial, entitled “Heart and Soul,” began running Monday morning and will be one of many to air in the weeks leading up to the June 3 Democratic primary. The ads coincide with Luján’s Standing Up for New Mexico Tour, which will visit every county in the district. Read Press Release
March 31: Communications Workers of America Endorse Luján for Congress
SANTA FE, N.M . -- “Our New Mexico CWA locals want to thank you for your energy and commitment to working families in New Mexico,” CWA State Council President Phillip Sweeney told Luján. “We wholeheartedly look forward to your firm support of the Employee Free Choice Act and ongoing efforts to improve access to health care. Read Press Release
March 14: League of Conservation Voters Endorses Luján for Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- “Ben R. Luján’s experience with renewable energy and proven commitment to the environment make him the best choice for the voters of Northern New Mexico,” LCV President Gene Karpinski said. Read Press Release
March 11: McSorley Calls Luján 'Champion for Consumer Rights'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- As a “champion for consumer rights,” Public Regulation Commissioner Ben R. Luján should be the next representative of New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District, N.M. Sen. Cisco McSorley said this week. Read Press Release
February 29: IBEW Local Endorses Ben R. Luján for Congress
SANTA FE, N.M. -- The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 611 on Wednesday announced its endorsement of Public Regulation Commissioner Ben R. Luján for New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District seat.
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February 29: New Mexico Fire Fighters Endorse Luján for Congress
SANTA FE, N.M. -- The New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association on Monday announced its endorsement of Public Regulation Commissioner Ben R. Luján for the Democratic nomination to New Mexico’s U.S. House District 3.
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February 18: Luján Calls Legislature's Decision a Victory for Increased Ballot Access
SANTA FE, N.M. -- Congratulations to the New Mexico Legislature for passing the bill that will return more open ballots to New Mexico primaries. Read Press Release
February 13: Luján Unanimously Endorsed by New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council
SANTA FE, N.M. -- The New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council, a collective of 18 union chapters, this week announced its endorsement of Public Regulation Commissioner Ben R. Luján in the race for Congress in New Mexico’s 3rd District. Read Press Release
February 12: PRC Commissioner Ben R. Luján Files as Official Candidate for 3rd Congressional District
SANTA FE, NM -- The Ben R. Luján for Congress Campaign submitted thousands of petition signatures to the Secretary of State’s office on Tuesday to file as an official candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives District 3 Democratic nomination. Read Press Release
