Acoma town hall highlights worries over health care, voting
By Danielle Prokop
Published on April 5, 2026.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, who represents New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, joined state Rep. Michelle Pauline Abeyta and Acoma Gov. Charles Riley for a town hall meeting on Thursday evening to discuss concerns over immigration, elections, and housing. Vasquez suggested that if Democrats win a majority in the U.S House, he could introduce legislation to provide housing grants and offer federal benefits for tribal teachers. He also offered resources to assist applicants to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which provides lump-sum payments for diseases caused by exposure to radiation from atomic tests or uranium mining. Other attendees expressed concerns about citizenship and elections, particularly regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.
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