Press Article: Notable Figures at Santa Fe Meeting: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to Keynote
Santa Fe is set to host Interior Secretary Doug Burgum as he delivers a keynote address at the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting on June 23-24. The event, held in one of New Mexico’s most liberal cities, may also welcome other Trump administration officials. While the specific date of Burgum’s speech has not been disclosed, he is expected to participate in discussions alongside Western Governors.
Currently, seven governors from the West, including Michelle Lujan Grisham, who chairs the association, have confirmed their attendance. Notable participants include Alaska’s Mike Dunleavy, Colorado’s Jared Polis, North Dakota’s Kelly Armstrong, and others from the Northern Mariana Islands, Utah, and Wyoming.
In related news, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland outlined her economic agenda aimed at fostering growth for New Mexico’s small businesses during a speech in Albuquerque. She emphasized the need for the state to compensate for federal cuts affecting small business programs, advocate for site readiness, and attract diverse industries that promise good-paying jobs. Haaland underscored recent legislative progress to expedite the establishment of "shovel-ready" business sites, fostering an environment conducive for incoming businesses.
Meanwhile, the left-leaning organization ProgressNow New Mexico released a report detailing the potential adverse effects of President Trump’s proposed "Big Beautiful Bill." The organization highlighted expected cuts to Medicaid that could leave 125,000 New Mexicans without health coverage, significantly impacting vulnerable populations across the state. They also noted dire consequences for reproductive health and food assistance programs.
As these discussions unfold, New Mexicans remain concerned about how the proposed policies will shape their lives and the state’s economic future. ProgressNow New Mexico called for a budget that prioritizes the needs of working families over the wealthy elite.
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