Press Releases
Luján Widens Lead in New Poll
Nov 2, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- A poll released today by the Albuquerque Journal showed that Ben Ray Luján has widened his lead over his two opponents in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. The poll showed that 51 percent of registered voters have voted or will vote for Ben Ray Luján, the...
Lujan delivers remarks on national Obama Latino outreach conference call
Oct 30, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- Today, Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 3rd District, delivered remarks on the weekly Latino outreach conference call held by the Obama campaign. In the last conference call before the election, Luján joined Secretary Frederico Peña,...
Lujan Releases New Television Ad
Oct 28, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- Yesterday, Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, released a new television ad, "Stand Up," where he talks about standing up for New Mexico and focusing on middle class families. In the ad, Luján speaks in a town hall...
Lujan Wins Tonight's KOB Debate
Oct 25, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, convincingly won tonight's debate that aired on KOB. He made a clear case that he will stand up for the people of New Mexico and work to get our country back on track. "I've traveled the...
Luján Highlights Experience in New Ad
Oct 20, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- Today, Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, released a new television ad, "Willing," that highlights his experience of taking on irresponsible corporations and making New Mexico a leader in renewable energy. "Ben...
Ben R. Luján to Hold Town Hall in Los Alamos
Oct 20, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, is holding a town hall on Tuesday, October 21 in Los Alamos. The town halls are part of Luján's Standing Up for New Mexico Town Hall Tour. Luján...
Luján wins KOAT Debate
Oct 19, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, debated his opponents tonight on KOAT. Luján showed that he has the experience and the ideas to make a difference for the people of the 3rd Congressional District and get our country...
Luján, Udall, Bingaman to Hold Early Vote Rally
Oct 17, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- This Saturday at the Santa Fe Rodeo Fairgrounds, Ben Ray Luján, Rep. Tom Udall and Sen. Jeff Bingaman are holding an early vote rally with a special guest, Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado. State Rep. Peter Wirth is the Master of Ceremonies for the event. What:...
Lujan Wins New Mexico First Debate
Oct 16, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- Ben Ray Luján turned in an impressive performance at the New Mexico First debate, which aired tonight, showing why he is the best qualified to represent New Mexico's 3rd District in Congress. Luján showed that he is the only candidate who will stand up for New Mexico...
Lujan Participates in Debate, Makes the Middle Class a Priority
Oct 15, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- Last night, Ben Ray Luján participated in a debate with his opponents hosted by New Mexico First, a nonpartisan organization. The debate covered many of the issues facing the people of New Mexico, including the economy, health care and energy. The candidates discussed...
Lujan to Hold Veterans Roundtable
Oct 15, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- On Thursday, October 16, 2008, Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 3rd District, is holding a roundtable meeting with veterans. What: Veterans Roundtable When: Thursday, October 16 at 6:00 pm Where: Luján Campaign Headquarters, 1516...
Luján Raises Over $380,000 in 3rd Quarter
Oct 14, 2008Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, announced his fundraising totals for the third fundraising quarter. Luján raised over $380,000 for the quarter, bringing his total to almost $1.4 million since he began his campaign for Congress and...
Ben R. Luján to Hold Town Halls in Tucumcari, Portales
Oct 9, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, is holding town halls on Saturday, October 11 in Tucumcari and Portales. Both town halls are open to the public. The town halls are part of Luján's...
Ambassador Joe Wilson Endorses Luján
Oct 2, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- Ben Ray Luján announced the endorsement of Ambassador Joe Wilson in his race for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District. In his endorsement of Luján, Wilson noted Luján's dedication to the people of the district, and his commitment to ending the Iraq War,...
Renewable Energy Industry Association of New Mexico Endorses Luján
Oct 2, 2008Santa Fe, NM -- Ben Ray Luján announced the endorsement of the Renewable Energy Industry Association of New Mexico (REIA-NM) in his race for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District. The organization cited Luján's proven record of promoting renewable energy as a Public Regulation...
Northern Navajo Agency Council Endorses Lujan
Sep 29, 2008Ben Ray Luján announced the endorsement of the Northern Navajo Agency Council in his race for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District. The Agency endorsed Luján, a New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, ...
Ben R. Luján to Hold Town Hall in Raton
Sep 29, 2008Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, is holding a town hall on Wednesday, October 1 in Raton that is open to the public. The town hall is part of Luján's Standing Up for New Mexico Town Hall Tour....
All Indian Pueblo Council Endorses Luján
Sep 26, 2008Ben Ray Luján announced the endorsement the All Indian Pueblo Council in his race for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District. Luján, a New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, spoke to the group yesterday in...
Ben R. Luján to Hold Town Hall in Rio Rancho
Sep 25, 2008Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, is holding a town hall on Saturday, September 27 in Rio Rancho that is open to the public. The town hall is part of Luján's Standing Up for New Mexico Town...
Luján Speaks at the Obama Rally in Espanola
Sep 18, 2008Ben Ray Luján, a New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, spoke at today's "Change We Need" rally with Barack Obama in Española, New Mexico. Luján was one of five speakers who addressed the...
Luján Holds Roundtable on Women's Issues
Sep 17, 2008Today, Ben Ray Luján held a roundtable on women's issues and announced the formation of "Women for Ben," a group for female supporters of the campaign. Luján held the roundtable discussion at the Mission Cafe, a women-owned business in Santa Fe. The group discussed a...
Hispanic Democratic Candidates Recognize Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 15, 2008Miami, FL and Santa Fe, NM -- Today, Joe Garcia, Ben Ray Luján, Raul Martinez and Annette Taddeo, Hispanic Democratic candidates for Congress, released the following joint statement on the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. "Socially, culturally, economically and politically...
Lujan's Statement on the Anniversary of 9/11
Sep 11, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, made a statement on the seventh anniversary of 9/11. "Seven years ago horrific attacks shook our nation. Today, we pause and remember those who...
Ben R. Luján Statement on T. Boone Pickens' Visit to New Mexico
Sep 10, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, made the following statement on T. Boone Pickens' visit to New Mexico today to hold a town hall on energy. "Today, T. Boone Pickens is visiting...
Ben R. Luján to Hold Town Hall in Gallup
Sep 8, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, invites McKinley County residents to a town hall on Wednesday, September 10. The town hall is part of Ben's Standing Up for New Mexico Town Hall Tour. ...
Ben R. Luján Statement on Federal Reserve Report
Sep 3, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, made the following statement on today's Federal Reserve report on the economy. "The Federal Reserve again confirmed what is clear to the people of...
Ben R. Luján to Hold Town Hall in Farmington
Aug 28, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, invites San Juan County residents to a town hall on Saturday, August 30. The town hall is part of Ben's Standing Up for New Mexico Town Hall Tour. Ben...
Media Advisory: Luján to Appear On Stage at Democratic Convention
Aug 26, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, will appear on stage at the Democratic National Convention today at 4:00 pm MT alongside Chris Van Hollen, Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign ...
Ben R. Luján to Hold Town Hall in Taos
Aug 22, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, invites Taos residents to a town hall on Saturday, August 23. The town hall is part of Ben's Standing Up for New Mexico Town Hall Tour. Ben will visit...
Luján to Hold Town Hall in Santa Fe
Aug 20, 2008Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján, Public Regulation Commissioner and the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, invites Santa Fe residents to a town hall on Thursday, August 21. The town hall is part of Ben's Standing Up for New Mexico Town Hall Tour. Ben will ...
Luján Begins Standing Up For New Mexico Town Hall Tour
Aug 13, 2008Santa Fe -- Today, the Ben Ray Luján for Congress campaign announced the start of the Standing Up for New Mexico Town Hall Tour. The first town hall will take place in Clovis this Friday, August 15. "I'm excited to meet with the people of the 3rd Congressional...
Lujan Impresses at ACI Forum
Aug 5, 2008Santa Fe, NM - Yesterday, Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, showed knowledge, a willingness to address tough issues and the ability to stand up for New Mexico at a forum in Santa Fe hosted by Association of Commerce & Industry of New...
Luján Outraises Opponent by 17 to 1
Jul 16, 2008Santa Fe, NM - Today, Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd District, released his fundraising totals for the most recent filing period. Luján raised $180,482.50 in six weeks, more than 17 times the amount raised by his opponent. "My...
Ben Ray Luján Endorses Barack Obama
Jun 18, 2008Santa Fe - Today, Ben Ray Luján, the Democratic nominee in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District, endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President. "Senator Barack Obama has inspired and invigorated Americans who want change in Washington," said...
Ben Ray Luján wins the Democratic Nomination in the 3rd Congressional District
Jun 3, 2008Santa Fe -- Tonight, Ben Ray Luján won the Democratic nomination in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District with 42 percent of the vote. "My campaign is about the people of New Mexico," Luján said "I will never forget that, and as your next...
Mayor Swisstack Endorses Ben Ray Luján
May 30, 2008Believes Luján is best candidate to stand up for New Mexico Santa Fe - Today, Mayor Thomas Swisstack of Rio Rancho endorsed Ben Ray Luján for the Democratic primary in the 3rd Congressional District. "I'm proud to have the...
Lt. Governor Denish Endorses Ben Ray Luján
May 30, 2008Believes Luján is best candidate to stand up for New Mexico Santa Fe - Today, Lt. Governor Diane Denish endorsed Ben Ray Luján for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary. Lt. Governor Denish's endorsement shows the growing support for...
Luján Releases New TV AD
May 29, 2008Positive Ad Touts Record of Standing Up For New Mexicans Santa Fe -- Ben Ray Luján released a new television advertisement touting his strong record at the Public Regulation Commission of standing up for the people of New Mexico. The advertisement is named...
Governor Richardson Endorses Ben Ray Luján
May 28, 2008Santa Fe - Today, Governor Bill Richardson endorsed Public Regulation Commissioner Ben Ray Luján for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary. "As someone who knows this district well - as a Congressman and now as Governor - I believe...
Mayor David Coss of Santa Fe Endorses Ben Ray Lujan
May 27, 2008Santa Fe - Today, Mayor David Coss of Santa Fe endorsed Ben Ray Luján in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary. "I'm proud to have the endorsement of Mayor Coss," Luján said. "Mayor Coss serves the people of Santa Fe proudly and...
21st Century Democrats Endorse Ben R. Luján For Congress
May 26, 2008Progressive group joins organized labor, environmental organizations Santa Fe - Ben R. Luján, a Public Regulation Commissioner and candidate for the Democratic nomination in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District, announced the endorsement of the...
Ben R. Luján Wraps Up Town Hall Tour In Santa Fe
May 21, 2008Candidate rallies supporters at the final stop of the Standing Up For New Mexico Town Hall Tour Santa Fe -- Tonight in Santa Fe, Ben Ray Luján will make the last stop in his Standing Up For New Mexico Town Hall Tour. Since the Tour began in mid-April, Ben's...
Secretary Udall Endorses Ben R. Lujan for Congress
May 14, 2008Santa Fe, NM - Today, former Secretary of the Interior, Stewart Udall, endorsed Ben Ray Luján for Congress in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. "I have decided to endorse Ben Ray Luján for the third congressional district race,"...
Over 400 Supporters Attend Grassroots Rally for Ben R. Luján in Santa Fe
May 11, 2008Santa Fe - On Friday, over 400 supporters attended a grassroots rally in Santa Fe for Ben R. Lujan, Public Regulation Commissioner and candidate for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. The grassroots rally for Ben was the largest event held this year by a candidate for Congress in...
Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Mission Accomplished Speech
May 1, 2008On May 1, 2003, on the deck of the U.S.S. Lincoln, George W. Bush declared that major combat operations in Iraq were over. Five years later, our troops remain in Iraq without a clear mission and the war is no closer to an end. Since George W. Bush declared,...
Statement by Ben R. Luján on Cover the Uninsured Week
Apr 22, 2008Cover the Uninsured Week gives us all an opportunity to raise awareness of one of the most challenging problems facing New Mexico and our country. Nearly 400,000 New Mexicans lack health coverage, and thousands more struggle to pay skyrocketing premiums and unfair charges levied by ...
Let's Make Every Day Earth Day
Apr 22, 2008As we celebrate Earth Day, the nation's focus turns to global warming and saving our natural resources. But I am concerned about these issues every day, and protecting the environment has been one of my top priorities as a Public Regulation Commissioner. ...
Sierra Club Endorses Luján
Apr 18, 2008Santa Fe, N.M. -- The national Sierra Club and the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club jointly announced on Friday that they are endorsing Public Regulation Commissioner and U.S. Congressional candidate Ben R. Luján. The Sierra Club joins the national League of...
Teachers Unions Announce Support for Luján
Apr 15, 2008NEA, AFT Endorse PRC Commissioner for Congress SANTA FE, N.M. -- Both the New Mexico chapters of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers Unions on Tuesday endorsed PRC Commissioner and Congressional Candidate Ben R. Lujan in the race...
Lujan Wins Online Poll
Apr 14, 2008SANTA 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. The weeklong vote was open to the...
Conservation Voters New Mexico Endorses Luján
Apr 10, 2008SANTA FE, N.M. – Because of his strong commitment and record on protecting the environment, Conservation Voters New Mexico on Tuesday endorsed Public Regulation Commissioner Ben R. Luján in his bid to represent New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House. ...
Luján Ads Hit TV Airwaves
Apr 7, 2008SANTA FE, N.M. - Public Regulation Commissioner Ben R. Luján announced the placement of the first television ad of his campaign for Congress in New Mexico District 3 on Monday. The commercial, entitled “Heart and Soul,” began running Monday morning...
Communications Workers of America Endorse Luján
Mar 28, 2008The National League of Conservation Voters on Friday endorsed Ben R. Luján for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. “Ben R. Luján’s experience with renewable energy and proven commitment to the environment make him the best choice for...
National League of Conservation Voters Endorses Ben R. Luján
Mar 14, 2008The National League of Conservation Voters on Friday endorsed Ben R. Luján for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. “Ben R. Luján’s experience with renewable energy and proven commitment to the environment make him the best choice for...
Sen. Cisco McSorley Endorses Ben R. Luján for Congress
Mar 10, 2008ALBUQUERQUE, 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. “Ben Ray has been a...
Fire Fighters Endorse Luján for 3rd Congressional District
Feb 29, 2008SANTA FE, NM - 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. “Ben Ray Luján is well...
IBEW Local Endorses Ben R. Luján for Congress
Feb 29, 2008SANTA FE, NM - 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. "Commissioner Luján's labor...
Ben R. Luján Unanimously Endorsed by New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council
Feb 22, 2008SANTA FE, NM - 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. “For...
Luján Legislature's Decision a Victory for Ballot Access
Feb 18, 2008Public Regulation Commissioner and Congressional Candidate Ben R. Luján congratulated the New Mexico Legislature this week for passing a bill allowing candidates to earn a spot on primary ballots by gathering petition signatures. The bill opens ballot access beyond just those who...
PRC Commissioner Ben R. Luján files as official candidate for 3rd Congressional District
Feb 12, 2008SANTA 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. In...
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