New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM34: INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE WOMAN FARMER
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
A MEMORIAL RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE WOMAN FARMER IN NEW MEXICO. WHEREAS, the United Nations general assembly has declared 2026 the "International Year of the Woman Farmer", recognizing the vital role women play in agriculture, food production and sustaining rural economies worldwide; and WHEREAS, this designation provides an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the essential contributions of women in agriculture and encourage policies and investments that empower women farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals; and WHEREAS, organizations such as the national association of state departments of agriculture and its members are championing the International Year of the Woman Farmer to uplift, equip, connect and recognize women in agriculture across the United States; and WHEREAS, according to the 2022 census of agriculture, there are approximately fifteen thousand female farmers and ranchers in New Mexico, accounting for forty-one percent of all agricultural producers in the state; and WHEREAS, eighty-four percent of New Mexico farms and ranches are family operated, producing the beef, chile, pecans, onions, dairy and other commodities for which the HM Page state is known; and WHEREAS, women farmers and ranchers in New Mexico not only cultivate the land but also contribute to research and development, manufacturing, sales and distribution, innovation, entrepreneurship, conservation, leadership in food systems, agricultural education, community resilience, agribusiness and advocacy, which extends benefits …
Sponsors
- Kristina Ortez (D, HD-042) · primary sponsor
- Gail Armstrong (R, HD-049)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0
- : Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar for subsequent action
- : Not Printed, Not referred to committee, tabled
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Subjects: AGRICULTURE, MEMORIALS, OTHER
Common questions
- What is HM34?
- HM34 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE WOMAN FARMER.
- What is the status of HM34?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0 (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM34?
- Kristina Ortez (D, HD-042), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HM34?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=34&year=26
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