WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan issued the following press release:

This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events across Albuquerque to highlight how he is fighting to protect nutrition assistance, expand affordable housing, and defend access to health care for New Mexicans.

"From putting food on the table to finding an affordable place to call home and accessing quality health care, New Mexicans deserve the support and resources they need to thrive," said Senator Lujan. "This week, I heard directly from local leaders about the challenges facing our communities and highlighted how I'm fighting in Washington to lower costs and deliver for New Mexico. I will continue fighting to protect SNAP, expand access...