What Gabe Vasquez said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, in New Mexico, water is life, and it is our economy. In 1902, the Federal Government recognized this harsh reality, passing the Reclamation Act to make arid Western lands agriculturally productive.”

“Mr. Speaker, Lorenzo Salgado, como cualquier papa, debio haber llegado a su casa, recibido por su esposa y sus hijos en la tarde del 7 de Julio. Debio haberse sentado en su patio, como lo hacia cada tarde, escuchando su musica, y jugando con su perro.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor an Albuquerque legend, Mr. Ernie C'deBaca, and to congratulate him on his retirement. For 9 years, Ernie has served as president and CEO of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest in the country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the John D. Rider Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11999 for their work supporting our veterans and servicemembers through their annual Mountain Assault retreat.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Kiwanis Club of Las Cruces, New Mexico, on their 100th anniversary. For 100 years, this group has dedicated its time and effort to the betterment of the local community and its youth.”

“Pancake Day fundraiser that allowed the Club to fund and continue their community service. The tradition continues today through pancake breakfast fundraisers for school youth groups and other local charities.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to voice my support for those who keep New Mexico safe. It is National Police Week, and this week the House is considering a bipartisan resolution to honor law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the line of duty.”

“Madam Speaker, today, I rise in opposition to this administration's plan to completely gut the U.S. Forest Service, move its headquarters to Utah, and shutter 57 research stations.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pete Benavidez for his outstanding contributions to New Mexico's veteran community and his service to our country. Pete is a veteran who devotes his free time to advocating for and helping other veterans in his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Terri Judah for her outstanding contributions to Carlsbad, New Mexico. Terri is a community leader who has devoted her time and effort to feeding New Mexico's families and working for New Mexico's children for over two decades.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ronnie Torres for his outstanding contributions to Belen, New Mexico. Ronnie is an exceptional citizen and neighbor who tirelessly dedicates his time and energy to improving his local community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my Republican colleagues to reject the President's proposed takeover of Greenland. As we celebrate Dr. King's legacy, I am reminded of his belief that the ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my Deputy District Director, Cody McCarty, for his many years of public service to New Mexico, as he continues his pursuit of higher education.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with deep gratitude--gratitude to the people of New Mexico who have placed their trust in me and gratitude for all of those who have worked with me this past year, both Democrats and Republicans, who have helped me deliver real results for folks back home.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Isleta Police Department and local law enforcement for their commitment to protecting New Mexico's communities. On November 17, 2025, the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for the time. Mr. Speaker, first, coming from New Mexico, let me tell you that I have gone through the RMP process firsthand in my own Las Cruces district, the TriCounty RMP, and those are long and painful processes.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in defense of the frontier spirit that is core to the American identity. I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on S.J.”

“Mr. Speaker, on behalf New Mexico's Second District, I rise to highlight the dire financial situation many rural communities face because of the lapse in Secure Rural Schools funding.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the first responders and the families who lost their loved ones during historic and tragic flooding that happened in the community of Ruidoso, New Mexico.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to honor the courageous law enforcement officers from New Mexico who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our communities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional public servant from my district, Chief Jeremy Story. Chief Story is from the Las Cruces Police Department, my hometown, and he is someone I was proud to serve with in local government.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on behalf of the men and women who have served this Nation and defended our freedoms. They now face unnecessary obstacles in accessing the care and support that they have earned.”

“New Mexico is home to a strong and proud veteran community with a deep military tradition, spanning from Holloman Air Force Base to White Sands Missile Range and from Kirtland Air Force Base to Cannon Air Force Base.”

“Madam Chair, I thought Republicans' plans were to make Americans' lives better. I thought we were supposed to lower the cost of goods. I thought we were supposed to make healthcare more affordable for Americans.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to address the dire consequences of the Federal funding freezes and mass firings that are devastating communities across the country, including in my home State of New Mexico.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rosie's Cafe and its owner, Jackie Chavira, on the cafe's second anniversary. Since it opened on January 21, 2023, Rosie's Cafe has served great food to the Grants community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Grecia Nunez, a former intern in my office who recently passed away and joined our Lord in Heaven. Grecia was a force in southern New Mexico.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exceptional service of the Marine Corps League El Perro Diablo Detachment 478, based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. New Mexicans have a long history of stepping up to serve our Nation, and these marines continue to honor that commitment.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise to honor my friend and an honorable New Mexican, Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway, who passed away on December 30, 2024. Mayor Janway served Carlsbad with integrity and distinction as mayor for 13 years.”