Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 1st congressional district, addressed economic and social issues facing New Mexico in a series of posts on her official Twitter account between October 8 and October 9, 2025.
On October 8, Haaland highlighted the impact of tariffs on everyday costs for families. She wrote, "I understand firsthand what it’s like for people when they say it’s hard to make ends meet – to have to put groceries back at the checkout line because they don’t have the money to pay for them. With tariffs forcing the price of groceries to go up tackling affordability is at the".
In a subsequent post on October 9, Haaland addressed healthcare workforce shortages in New Mexico. She stated, "New Mexico has a severe shortage of healthcare workers — and UNMH's resident doctors are overworked and undercompensated. If we want to keep doctors in New Mexico and recruit new ones, we need to make sure resident doctors can afford to live here. I stand with CIR/SEIU UNM in https://t.co/JWNVcqBtfx".
Later that same day, Haaland discussed public safety and support for survivors of domestic violence, writing, "Every New Mexican deserves to feel safe in their homes and communities. I will always stand with survivors of domestic violence and am committed to ensuring survivors and law enforcement have the resources to combat this heartbreaking cycle of violence in our state. If you or".
These comments reflect ongoing concerns in New Mexico regarding economic pressures from tariffs, healthcare staffing shortages, and domestic violence rates. The state has experienced increased costs of living due in part to tariffs on imported goods, which have contributed to higher grocery prices for residents. Healthcare worker shortages are an ongoing challenge across many rural states, including New Mexico, where hospitals have reported difficulties retaining and recruiting medical staff. Efforts to address domestic violence have included increased funding for survivor support services and law enforcement training initiatives.
