U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján: 

ALBUQUERQUE – Carlos Sanchez, Chief of Staff to U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), issued the following statement this afternoon:

“Early Thursday morning, Sen. Luján began experiencing dizziness and fatigue. He checked himself into Christus St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Santa Fe. He was then transferred to UNM Hospital in Albuquerque for further evaluation.

“Sen. Luján was found to have suffered a stroke in the cerebellum, affecting his balance. As part of his treatment plan, he subsequently underwent decompressive surgery to ease swelling.

“He is currently being cared for at UNM Hospital, resting comfortably, and expected to make a full recovery. The Senator’s offices remain open and will continue providing constituent services to all New Mexicans without any interruption.

“The Senator and his family would like to thank the wonderful doctors and staff at both UNM Hospital and Christus St. Vincent Regional Hospital for their excellent care during this time. Senator Luján looks forward to getting back to work for the people of New Mexico.

“At this time, he and his family would appreciate their privacy, and ask for your continued prayers and well wishes.”