“It felt humbled to represent the New Mexicans in the Oval Office this afternoon and to advocate for the immediate aid our businesses, frontline workers, local governments and tribal governments so desperately need. President Biden made it clear to me directly: his administration wants New Mexico to succeed in our fight against COVID-19 and he and his administration are fighting in Congress to give the New Mexicans all the resources we need as part of our ongoing economic recovery after this. year of crisis.
Governors across the political spectrum have consistently called for more direct aid. I would like to thank President Biden, Vice President Harris and their team for both a productive meeting and the opportunity they have afforded this bipartisan group of state and local leaders to join their fight for more of that relief for our constituents. I know that the Biden administration is committed to helping us end this pandemic and to protect the lives and livelihoods of New Mexicans. “
The governor plans to return to New Mexico on Friday evening.