“Growing up on a small farm in Nambe, I learned that our farmers and ranchers are essential workers and pillars of our communities. I also understand the importance of our acequias to irrigate our lands - and taking care of our acequias is part of our way of life as New Mexicans.”

American politician

Ben Ray Luján is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since 2021. A progressive Democrat, he previously represented New Mexico’s 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2021. He also served as assistant speaker from 2019 to 2021. His public record is rooted in elected office, first in the House and then in the Senate, with his political identity described as progressive within the Democratic Party.