Over for the top honored to address the closing session of the 2026 National Hispanic Institute Senator Dennis Chavez LDZ. These highly engaged, smart, professional, innovative and outgoing students are going to do extremely well in life. I'm happy to have provided the full funding for this program. Thank you to the University of New Mexico and staff at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe for hosting. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmleg #nmpol #nmlegis

I recently had an opportunity to visit the Gateway Youth Center in Albuquerque with the Legislative Finance Committee. A sensible separate solution operated by City of Albuquerque and YDI that is providing valuable services to our unhoused youth. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

Extremely proud to address the 5th Annual Dennis Chavez National Hispanic Institute LDZ program opening ceremony. The program will take place on the campus of the University of New Mexico and at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe this week. It took a lot of work and I'm proud to bring this program to our New Mexico students. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

New Mexico Business Sunday - Bee Chama Honey just outside Socorro, NM, has just about every variation of honey, pollen and an assortment of body care products. I stop there almost every time I drive through the area. And you can order online: bee-chama-farm.square.site/ @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

Onward and upward. Proud to support Deb Haaland and our entire Democratic ticket. Endorsed Deb early on and will work to get her elected this fall. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis @DebHaalandNM

Visited Albuquerque Community Safety operations with the Legislative Finance Committee. It is impressive what can be done when you set your mind to finding the root cause and applying services. We have a long way to go, but I want to thank this great team of public servants. @cabq @cabqacs @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

You can still vote today until 7 PM, Tuesday, June 2. Make a plan and find your most convenient voting location in Bernalillo County here: berncoclerk.gov/elections/el…

I voted early, but you can still vote on election day, Tuesday, June 2. Make a plan and find your nearest most convenient voting location in Bernalillo County here: berncoclerk.gov/elections/el…

It's always a great day supporting Special Olympics New Mexico Summer Games. Thank you board member Valeria Realivazquez, for bringing us all together every year. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

Last night we celebrated the remarkable career and retirement of Randy Mascorella, a leader whose compassion, vision, and dedication changed countless lives across New Mexico. For 34 years, Randy has been the heart of Special Olympics New Mexico, creating opportunities for athletes to shine, building communities rooted in inclusion, and reminding all of us that courage, joy, and dignity belong to everyone. Under Randy’s leadership, thousands of athletes and families found not only competition and achievement, but also friendship, confidence, and belonging. Randy’s impact reaches far beyond the playing field. She helped foster a culture of welcome and compassion that inspired volunteers, coaches, families, law enforcement, educators, and communities statewide to come together in support of Special Olympics athletes. New Mexico is stronger, kinder, and more inclusive because of Randy’s extraordinary service. Her legacy will continue through every athlete empowered to believe in themselves and every community brought together through the mission of Special Olympics. Thank you, Randy, for your years of leadership, your unwavering belief in people, and the love you poured into this work every single day. Wishing you a retirement filled with joy, peace, and the same inspiration you have given to so many others. Congratulations on an incredible career and legacy. 💙💛 @NMSenateDems @SpecialOlympics @SenPadilla #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

Kicking off another year as chair of New Mexico Finance Authority. The committee will focus on reforming the number of funds available to the authority, primary care funding programs, environmental resilience tools available to the authority and other topics. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

Join us for a community conversation to help design a new park and open space for the southwest mesa. This area has needed a park for many years. I was happy to work with fellow legislators to bring home the capital seed money to get this project moving. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

Legislative Finance Committee visited FUSE Makerspace by CNM Ingenuity Quantum Workforce Training Center this week. We've made a decision to make a major investment in building a quantum economy for New Mexico. It's great to see our higher education institutions are making this happen. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

New Mexico Business Friday - Al Trompo, located at 3504 Isleta Blvd SW (in the South Valley near Isleta and Rio Bravo) has some amazing food, great service and a relaxing atmosphere. Try it today. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

Visiting with a south valley treasure, Casa Angelica, which has provided services for almost sixty years to some of our most vulnerable New Mexico citizens in a truly loving, helpful and caring way. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

Over the top proud of our a Atrisco Heritage Academy High School graduates. Outstanding speeches from our academic student leaders, student council leaders and administration and staff. This school continues rising. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmleg #nmlegis

Super proud of these emerging student leaders from South Valley Academy. I was able to observe and provide feedback on their presentations related to improving government efficiency and thruput. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmlegis #nmleg

Honored to speak at the groundbreaking for the brand new 50k square foot Albuquerque Collegiate Academy campus on the southwest mesa. The school has a strong tradition of being in the top 10% performing schools across the state. @senpadilla @nmsenatedems #nmpol #nmpol #nmlegis