Rep. Gabe Vasquez has backed New Mexico’s drought resilience and border issues while serving in Congress.
The National Defense Authorization Act has cleared the House with a 216-212 vote, boosting military spending and strengthening US-Israel defense cooperation. The measure now faces Senate scrutiny, with Democrats criticizing the price tag and war-related provisions while Republicans defend funding for readiness and security. The package also includes provisions tied to the SAVE America Act and election-related funding.
The government has paused new well drilling along the U.S.-Mexico border as CBP halts new wells in New Mexico and coordinates with state agencies on a groundwater strategy amid drought concerns and complaints from ranchers about water access.