Senator Michael Padilla, a Democrat who has represented New Mexico’s 14th Senate district since 2013, recently highlighted key developments in state energy policy, education initiatives, and broadband expansion through several posts on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
On December 1, 2025, Padilla shared his involvement in an economic development forum focused on energy issues. He wrote: "Thankful for the opportunity to serve as a panelist on the Public Regulation Commission Energy Impact on Economic Development forum. A solid energy strategy is paramount to building our economy. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg https://t.co/uK8EAToyXs"
Two days later, Padilla publicly thanked educational leaders following a legislative preview. In his post dated December 3, 2025, he stated: "Thank you superintendent, Dr. Gabriella Duran Blakey and deputy superintendent, Dr. G Antonio Gonzales for a great preview of your legislative agenda, transportation department and future career technical education high school plans. You are both doing an outstanding job! Thank https://t.co/lepUUEMsuT"
Later that day, Padilla addressed advances in digital infrastructure at a statewide event. He posted: "Proud to address the NM Broadband Summit. Happy to report that in just eight years, New Mexico has increased access to high speed broadband from 72% to 90% statewide. And for the second year in a row, NM has seen the highest percent speed increase across the United States. When I https://t.co/D7ZuEbdP7U" on December 3.
Padilla was first elected to represent New Mexico’s 14th Senate district in 2013 after succeeding Eric Griego.
