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Rep. Vasquez, CHC Chair Rep. Barragán discuss visit by U.S. Transportation Secretary to southern New Mexico

Members of President Biden’s Cabinet have been hitting the road to talk about investments being made across the country. On Wednesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to visit Deming and Las Cruces to talk about investments made in infrastructure and jobs with residents, local leaders, and NMSU students.

Joining Secretary Buttigieg will be U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), members of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján. Congressmen Vasquez and California Congresswoman and Chairwoman of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus Nanette Díaz Barragán (CA-44) talked with KRWG News to share more about the visit.

Anthony Moreno serves as the Director of Content at KRWG Public Media. He also is host and executive producer for "Fronteras-A Changing America" and "Your Legislators" on KRWG-TV.