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John, We've hit the ground running in 2024, and we're coming to you with the first campaign newsletter of the election year. To start with, we kicked off 2024 with some very exciting news from Las Cruces. I am very humbled to have been selected by Doña Ana County residents as "Best Local Legislator" in the Las Cruces Bulletin's Best of the Mesilla Valley for 2024!  You can view the full Bulletin's Best online here. My team and I have continued to crisscross New Mexico in January, meeting with activists, everyday citizens, voters, businesses, and organizations all looking for new leadership in our state who will fight for our economy, security, and freedom. Here are just some of the great people and places from this past month:        I am proud to have just earned the endorsement of The LIBRE Initiative Action, a group committed to supporting candidates like me who prioritize advancing freedom-minded policies that promote the well-being and self-sufficiency of the Hispanic community and the nation. There are not many places in the nation where the Hispanic community and heritage are so central to our culture and identity, as is the case here in New Mexico, particularly in the 2nd District. I am proud to be recognized for my work with our Hispanic communities. You can read more about The LIBRE Initiative Action's endorsement of our campaign here.  Jan 24, 2024  A view of Cooke’s Range, part of the proposed Mimbres Peaks National Monument in Luna County. Another day, another example of Gabe Vasquez turning his back on the people of southern New Mexico. This time, Congressman Vasquez has been pressuring local mayors and city councils from expressing opposition to a proposal to lock up a vast swath of land in Luna County, without the support of local residents and that puts local businesses at risk. Radical environmental organizations, largely from outside of Luna County, are pushing to designate over 245,000 acres around the Florida Mountains, Cooke’s Range, the Good Sight Mountains, and Tres Hermanas peaks as a national monument. This decision would not require a vote by local elected officials in Luna County, the state Legislature, or even Congress. To make this area a national monument, President Biden would simply issue a proclamation under the Antiquities Act. What would this proposal mean for the residents of Luna County who rely on this area for their livelihood? To put it simply, it means Luna County will lose any say on the future of how this part of their county will be managed moving forward. Read the full Op-Ed in the Albuquerque Journal here. Victory in this race is going to take all of us working together. There are MANY ways which you can contribute your time, talents, and resources to our campaign. Find out how here and join us today! Thank you again for all your support in this race. I look forward to seeing you out on the trail! For New Mexico,   Yvette Herrell |
