Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on the death of Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta fought for working people everywhere, but she was a New Mexican first. Born in Dawson, she never stopped coming home to New Mexico, and she never stopped pushing us to do more for the people who care for our children and keep this state running.

Dolores was a force of nature. She gave farm workers a voice, and she gave all of us ‘Sí, se puede.’ I was lucky to call her a friend, and I’ll never forget the day she came to the Capitol to accept New Mexico's thanks for her extraordinary service. In 2023, I was proud to sign the law making April 10 Dolores Huerta Day in New Mexico, so every generation here will know her name.

Well into her nineties, Dolores spoke hard truths regardless of personal cost. She showed up for people who were at risk, taken advantage of, underserved and unheard until the day she died.

My heart is with her family and the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Rest in power, Dolores.