Tag: Vasquez

Vasquez faces tough reelection challenge as opposition digs up dirt on him

Jun. 16—The pressure is on New Mexico’s freshman congressman leading up to the November general election as the GOP seeks to expand its majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and reclaim a seat that has flipped back and forth between Democrats and Republicans in recent years. Considered one of the most competitive House races […]

Gabe Vasquez seeks federal money for Doña Ana County water issues

May 31—U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez wants to draw in federal money to fix water issues in southern New Mexico. Sunland Park and Santa Teresa residents came together on Friday to hear from their water utility, the state, local officials and their federal representative about safe drinking water. In December, Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, or […]

Texas executed arrest warrant in March for Rep. Vasquez over 2002 traffic citations

May 28—Republicans pounced on Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez on Tuesday after a conservative news outlet reported Texas police executed an arrest warrant against New Mexico’s freshman congressman in March over outstanding traffic tickets from more than two decades ago. “FUGITIVE IN CONGRESS,” the National Republican Congressional Committee tweeted along with a story by the […]