Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, a U.S. Representative from New Mexico, has used her social media platform to address recent legislative developments and their potential impact on her constituents, particularly in rural and Native communities.
On August 20, 2025, Leger Fernández recounted a story highlighting the challenges faced by rural residents in accessing healthcare. She wrote, "I recently heard the story of a New Mexican man who died because he couldn’t afford an inhaler and couldn’t reach the ER in time. Now Trump’s Big Ugly Bill makes that nightmare even worse. By slashing Medicaid and Medicare, it will force more rural emergency rooms in New".
The following day, August 21, 2025, she turned attention to education funding for Native communities: " LIVE NOW Trump tried to slash 83% of Tribal College funds & erase the Institute of American Indian Arts. We're fighting back—but the work isn’t done. Join me on @KUNM to talk about protecting TCUs & Native voices."
On August 22, 2025, Leger Fernández introduced a new series aimed at informing constituents about congressional activities: "¡Órale! What in the world is going on in Congress?! This series is where you’ll find out—the New Mexico way! Welcome to Órale Congress!"
Leger Fernández has represented New Mexico since winning her first election in 2020 against Alexis Martinez Johnson with 58.7% of the vote compared to Johnson's 41.3%. She was re-elected in 2022 with a similar margin against Martinez Johnson and again prevailed over Sharon Clahchischilliage in the 2024 general election.
Her recent posts reflect ongoing concerns regarding federal policy changes affecting healthcare access and educational opportunities for tribal communities—issues that have been central throughout her tenure.
