Watch: Congressman Gabe Vasquez Discusses His Accomplishments for New Mexico’s 2nd District

Watch: Congressman Gabe Vasquez Discusses His Accomplishments for New Mexico’s 2nd District

Hear it from the Congressman himself: Gabe Vasquez delivers for New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE- In the latest episode of DPNM’s monthly video newsletter, The Blue Opiñon, Congressman Gabe Vasquez chats with DPNM Chair Jessica Velasquez about his travels across New Mexico’s Second Congressional District and his most significant accomplishments during his prolific first term in Congress.
Blue Opiñon | Ep. 4 | Congressman Vasquez Delivers For New Mexico's 2nd District
“My top priority has been to deliver for New Mexicans, and that means working on issues that impact the everyday lives of people in places like in Catron County and in Doña Ana County, in Bernalillo County and in Luna County,” says Congressman Vasquez at the 1:34 mark.
Some of the topics Congressman Vasquez discusses are his introduction of a bipartisan economic development package, broadening economic opportunities and diversity throughout his district, the Economic Opportunity For Border Communities Act, and the Farm Workforce Support Act. Congressman Vasquez also discusses how his seats on the Armed Forces and Agricultural Committees enable him to work on legislation that positively impacts New Mexico’s Second District.
Questions answered by Congressman Vasquez in this episode include:
What are some of the local issues you’ve been working on? (0:43)
What two or three accomplishments in Congress are you the most proud of? (3:15)
What are some of the priorities for you and your fellow Democrats? (5:54)
What is your advice to a constituent who wants to make their voice heard? (8:55)
Also, Congressman Vasquez shares where to find some of the best breakfast burritos in his district and how his adorable dog Suki is faring in his new role of Congressional pup.
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