A fast-moving session hit pause Monday. One tribal leader involved in redistricting talks says protecting incumbent senators was never supposed to be a priority: abqjournal.com/2454049/senate… #nmleg #nmpol

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So proud of my alma mater, Bernalillo Public Schools, the School Board and Superintendent Montaño! True leaders in education equity! nmeducation.org/new-law-will-h…

“We’re not only the descendants of our ancestors. We’re also the ancestors of our descendants.” ✊🏽 Beautiful celebration this morning at the IPCC with Rep. Melanie Stansbury Derrick J Lente Indian Pueblo!

Leading up to the 2022 Midterm Elections, IAD, IYC and NM Rep. Derrick Lente want to remind you that your vote matters for the future. If you haven't registered to vote yet, go to vote.gov/register/nm #MyVoiceMyVote

Leading up to the 2022 Midterm Elections, IAD, IYC, DezBaa', Rep Derrick J Lente, somah 🌧 (they/them), Jeremy Begay and NM Indian Affairs Cabinet Secretary Lynn Trujillo want to remind you that your vote matters for the future. vote.gov/register/nm #MyVoiceMyVote

Representative Derrick J. Lente-enthusiastically shares his charismatic approach to REACH OUT & serve all New Mexicans! The wonder of a citizen legislature is to observe members like Derrick who REACH OUT & take on causes that positively impact residents of our enchanted state!♥️

They’re calling it the Senator Senator Katy Duhigg week in the Senate. I think it is the Rep. Derrick J Lente week in the House. Honoring Tiffany Jiron on International Women’s Day, speaking up for worker’s rights on PFML, & now speaking truth to power on capital outlay debate.

Thank you for the honor of representing you!

The SCOTUS ruling on the Indian Child Welfare Act upholds Tribal sovereignty and protects Native American families and children. Reaffirming my work to promote and defend Native American ways of life to ensure we are the authors of our own destiny. washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/…

"Today’s decision from #SCOTUS is an important victory for tribal sovereignty & for the well-being of Native American children across this country." - Rep. Derrick J Lente on the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of challenges to the national Indian Child Welfare Act. 1/3

Derrick J Lente “It isn't only about the inherent right of tribal communities to care for our kids, it’s also about what is best for them-which is maintaining family ties & staying connected to the culture & traditions that have passed down from generation to generation.” -Rep. Derrick J Lente 2/3

“NM solidified protections for Native children & families w/ the Indian Family Protection Act, but it’s crucial we maintain them at the fed level to preserve the heritage of all Indigenous peoples & safeguard cultural identities of Native children nationwide.” -Rep. Johnson 3/3

“This ruling is a huge win for tribal nations by protecting the notion that we are distinct sovereign communities within the United States.” - Rep. Derrick J Lente in today's The New York Times on SCOTUS's decision to reject challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act nytimes.com/2023/06/15/us/…

NM’s historic expansion of early childhood ed is well over a decade in the making! Truly incredible to see our dream becoming reality. Grateful to all the partners who made it possible to invest big in our littlest ones - from Shiprock to Jal. 💪#NMLeg abqjournal.com/news/new-mexic…

Everyday is a blessed day to work on moving New Mexico forward. Even better when I get to work with these gentlemen. (Pic. L-R; Speaker of the House Javier Martinez, Chairman of House Appropriations Nathan Small, Chairman of House Taxation & Revenue Derrick Lente) #NMLeg #NMPol

Happy new year, New Mexico! Several new laws take effect today, including a restructuring of the state’s personal income tax brackets and a prescription drug disclosure requirement aimed at giving consumers more information: abqjournal.com/news/article_6… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

A look inside the first day of the 2025 legislative session, including the State of the State address. sfnm.co/40HbAWh

During uncertain economic times, we're looking for ways to put more money back in your pocket. Our tax fairness bill will cut or eliminate state income taxes for middle-income families across NM. abqjournal.com/business/artic…