Deb Haaland, Governor of New Mexico and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, addressed recent events and policy priorities in a series of posts on her official X account.
On September 10, 2025, Haaland wrote about the importance of accessible childcare for families in New Mexico. She stated, "Childcare shouldn’t be a financial burden for New Mexico families – I know that struggle firsthand. This is a huge win for our state. Programs like this lower costs and support working families. Continuing to build initiatives like this will be my priority as Governor." The statement highlights her administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce childcare expenses and support working parents throughout the state.
Later that day, Haaland responded to an incident involving Charlie Kirk by expressing sympathy and denouncing violence. She posted on September 10, 2025: "My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family -- what happened is horrific. Political violence should always be condemned."
On September 11, 2025, she addressed broader concerns about violence nationwide, referencing incidents in Colorado as well as the situation involving Charlie Kirk's family. In her post she said: "There was a lot of violence today across the country. Our hearts are with the families in Colorado who lost their children as well as Charlie Kirk’s family. Violence is never the answer. We must come together to build safer, stronger communities, and take decisive action to"
Haaland’s comments reflect her dual focus on both local policy issues such as affordable childcare—an issue that has been prominent in New Mexico politics—and national conversations regarding political violence and public safety.
