This Week in New Mexico: Luján Holds Events Celebrating Investments in Medical Research and Discussing Affordability

New Mexico– This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) held a series of events in Los Lunas, Albuquerque, and Española where he met with local leaders, highlighted federal funding he secured for medical research, and discussed the affordability crisis that is impacting New Mexicans.
On Monday, Senator Luján met with leaders from the Village of Los Lunas to discuss priorities for the local community and vital infrastructure projects. On Tuesday, Senator Luján attended a ribbon cutting where he highlighted federal funding he secured for a state-of-the-art MRI scanner for medical research at the University of New Mexico. Additionally, Senator Luján held two roundtable discussions in Albuquerque and Española where he convened leaders to discuss concerns and challenges regarding affordability and the increasing costs impacting businesses, education, and household expenses for New Mexicans.
“This week, I had the privilege of meeting with New Mexicans and discussing their priorities and the challenges they are facing,”said Senator Luján. “At UNM, I was honored to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new state-of-the-art MRI machine I fought to secure federal funding for that will drive research and innovation. I was also grateful to convene various leaders from a wide range of fields to discuss how increasing costs are impacting New Mexicans across the state. Based on the discussions, it’s clear that President Trump’s policies are bad for New Mexico and driving up costs at every turn. Hearing from my constituents is what drives my work in Washington, and I look forward to continuing to fight for all New Mexicans.”

Meeting with Village of Los Lunas
On Monday, Senator Luján met with the Village of Los Lunas Mayor Charles Griego and local leaders to discuss priorities for the Village of Los Lunas and tour the ongoing construction on the Los Lunas Boulevard Project.

UNM Hospital & Health Sciences MRI Ribbon Cutting
On Tuesday, Senator Luján joined UNM Hospital & Health Sciences leadership for a ribbon cutting for a state-of-the-art, research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner that he secured $3,000,000 in federal funding for. The MRI scanner will provide researchers with the ability to study brain chemistry, functional activity, connectivity, and measures of injury and repair.

Albuquerque Affordability Roundtable Discussion
Also on Tuesday, Senator Luján convened health care officials, business leaders, and representatives of local advocacy groups and discussed concerns regarding affordability and increasing costs impacting New Mexicans.

Española Early Education & Affordability Roundtable Discussion
On Wednesday, Senator Luján joined the Los Alamos National Lab Foundation and early education leaders for a roundtable discussion on the impacts of federal cuts on early education and education affordability.
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