On Small Business Saturday, Deb Haaland Urges New Mexicans to Shop Local and Strengthen Community Economies

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Small Business Saturday, Deb Haaland, candidate for Governor of New Mexico, encouraged New Mexicans to shop small and support local businesses. Haaland views New Mexico small businesses as a key way to address the affordability crisis by growing opportunities for good-paying jobs across the state and providing an alternative to large corporations that price gauge. 

As a single mom, Haaland started selling salsa to help make ends meet and provide the flexibility to care for her young child. She understands what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck and the importance of investing in small businesses to spur economic opportunities in New Mexico.

“Small business Saturday isn’t just an opportunity to show support for your favorite local business, it’s a reminder of the importance of investing in your community,” said Haaland. “New Mexico can be a leader in tech, film, and clean energy – but it starts with making sure people have the support they need to make a business idea a reality.”

Haaland has a strong record supporting small businesses. She has met with small business owners, workers and local officials about the challenges they face. As governor, Haaland plans to make up for the federal cuts to programs essential to small businesses, cut the red tape for small businesses to access state resources, double down on site readiness, and attract more industries to all corners of the state.