Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former congresswoman from New Mexico, shared several posts on her X (formerly Twitter) account between November 10 and 11, 2025. Her messages highlighted both personal reflections and recent developments in New Mexico regarding community service, food security, and educational opportunities.
On November 10, Haaland commemorated the anniversary of a military institution by posting: "Wishing a Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Growing up, this was always a special day in my house. Today I honor my dad, and every Marine in our community for their selfless service. Semper Fi. https://t.co/NyJdviJhS9".
Later that day, she addressed concerns about food insecurity in New Mexico: "We can’t leave New Mexicans at the mercy of Republican political games. While families and neighbors are stepping up, donating food and volunteering, the state is stepping up too.
With bipartisan support, lawmakers just approved millions in funding to keep food on New Mexicans'" (November 10).
On November 11, Haaland discussed educational progress in the state: "Thanks to the Lottery and Opportunity Scholarships, more New Mexicans are becoming the first in their families to go to college. Being a first-gen college student isn't easy -- I know firsthand. I’m glad NMSU is recognizing their hard work and the doors they’re opening for others".
The U.S. Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775; its birthday is widely celebrated across military communities each year as a significant event marking its long history of service ([source](https://www.marines.mil/)). In New Mexico, ongoing efforts to address hunger have included bipartisan legislative action providing additional funding for food assistance programs ([source](https://www.nmlegis.gov/)), reflecting concerns about food insecurity rates that have remained above national averages in recent years. Additionally, initiatives such as Lottery Scholarships and Opportunity Scholarships have been credited with increasing access to higher education for first-generation college students in New Mexico ([source](https://hed.state.nm.us/)), with institutions like New Mexico State University (NMSU) publicly recognizing these achievements.
