Congressional District 1: Representative Martin Heinrich

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Martin Heinrich for Congress, Inc.
2118 Central Avenue SE #71, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
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Shortly after taking office in January 2009, Representative Martin Heinrich was elected to serve as Class President of the 111th Congress’ 34-member Democratic Freshman Class and as western Regional Whip for Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

A leader from the start, Martin was appointed to serve on the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Natural Resources – positions that are both personally meaningful to Martin and critical to New Mexico’s First District. Military families face unique challenges, and Martin is steadfast in his commitment to providing the best health care, education and employment opportunities to service men and women and their families. In fact, the first bill Martin wrote and introduced was legislation that makes it easier for retiring service members to register with the Veterans’ Administration. And in March 2010, he introduced legislation to allow military families to extend TRICARE health benefits to dependent children through age 26.

A mechanical engineer by training, Martin is a lifelong advocate for technology, innovation and clean energy. After completing a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Engineering at the University of Missouri, he and his wife Julie moved to Albuquerque and began his career working on Kirtland Air Force Base. Martin worked as the Executive Director for the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing young people with natural science and environmental education experiences and also served as the Natural Resources Trustee for the State of New Mexico. When asked about his two young sons, Carter and Micah, Martin will proudly explain that the boys have been hiking and camping in New Mexico since “before they could walk.” Martin strives to meet the varied needs of constituents in the First District. Whether attending rural economic development forums, hosting job fairs in Albuquerque’s South Valley, or working with Tribal Governments to improve health care access and housing in Indian Country – Martin believes in representing everyone in the district. And he’s always willing to hear new ideas, even when they differ from his own.

It’s clear that Martin is a different type of leader – hard working, strong, clear, principled and articulate. Coming from humble beginnings, he grew up understanding the value of hard work and determination. Both he and Julie have dedicated their lives to public service. Prior to being elected to Congress, Martin served on the Albuquerque City Council for four years, including a term as City Council President. During his time on the Council, Martin spearheaded measures to crack down on crime, raise the minimum wage and increase economic development opportunities in Albuquerque. Julie is equally active in the community, having worked for both city government and the Mid Region Council of Governments.

The Heinrich’s live near Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. Carter starts second grade in the fall, and Micah is in pre-school. When the boys aren’t occupied with science experiments in the back yard, they may turn up to help Dad campaign.

Congressional District 2: Representative Harry Teague

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Harry Teague for Congress
Office: 139 North Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, NM 88001
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Harry moved to eastern New Mexico from Oklahoma when he was nine years old. When his father became ill, Harry went to work in the oil fields for $1.50 an hour. Through hard work and dedication, he built his way up and eventually started a successful business that now employs over 250 people.

Harry Teague ran for and was elected to serve 8 years on the Lea County Board of Commissioners. Though the commission was controlled by Republicans, they voted him chairman for three and a half years. While a commissioner, Harry took the lead in bringing the racetrack and casino and the uranium enrichment facility to Lea County. Over the past decade, Harry has helped create over 3000 jobs. Today, Lea County remains New Mexico's leader in economic development, with the lowest unemployment rate in the entire state.

Harry has been actively involved in the community for over 25 years. He has served as a member and chairman of many boards, for groups including, Lea County Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lea County Fair, Black Gold Race Track and Casino, LES Enrichment Facility and the Boys and Girls Club of Hobbs, among many others. He was also appointed to serve on the New Mexico State Transportation Committee and the Association of Commerce and Industry.

Harry is married to his wife of 38 years, Nancy, and has two children and five grandchildren, all of whom reside in Southern New Mexico.

Congressional District 3: Representative Ben Ray Lujan

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Ben Ray Luján was born and raised in New Mexico, growing up in the small community of Nambe. Since joining Congress in 2009, he has worked to get our economy back on track, supported health insurance reform fought to reform Wall Street, and stood up for consumers by cosponsoring the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights.

Since joining Congress, Ben Ray Luján has continued to stand up for New Mexicans. When credit card companies tried to take advantage of consumers, Ben stood up to them and cosponsored the Credit Card Holder's Bill of Rights. When insurance companies sought to drop sick patients and deny coverage to those with pre-existing conditions, Ben fought to reform health insurance and end these bad practices. When Wall Street refused to end the practices that got us into an economic mess, Ben took on Wall Street. He even added an amendment to help stop too big to fail.

Ben Ray Luján knows that New Mexicans are struggling, and he's working to create and keep jobs in New Mexico. He supported the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which saved jobs for thousands of New Mexicans, including teachers, police officers and firefighters. And the legislation provided the largest middle class tax cut ever.

Ben Ray Luján sits on the Committee on Science and Technology and the Committee on Natural Resources where he works to protect treasured natural resources, stand up for Indian Country, create jobs and increase American competitiveness.