‘I was humbled to represent New Mexicans in the Oval Office this afternoon and plead for the direct assistance our businesses, frontline workers, local governments and tribal governments urgently need. President Biden has made it very clear to me: his government wants New Mexico to succeed in our fight against COVID-19 and he and his government are fighting in Congress to get the New Mexicans every resource we need as part of our continued economic recovery. years of crisis.
‘Governors from across the political spectrum are consistent in our advocacy for more immediate relief. I would like to thank President Biden, Vice President Harris and their team for both a productive meeting and for the opportunity they have offered this dual group of state and local leaders to use their fight for more help for our constituents. I know the Biden administration is committed to helping us end this pandemic and protect the lives and livelihoods of New Mexicans. ”
The governor plans to return to New Mexico on Friday night.