Senator Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., has been hospitalized in Albuquerque following a stroke that occurred Jan. 27.
Chief of Staff Carlos Sanchez issued a statement saying the senator experienced dizziness and fatigue and checked himself into Christus St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Santa Fe, before being transferred to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque for further evaluation.
He was found to have suffered a stroke in the cerebellum, affecting his balance.
As part of his treatment plan, he underwent decompressive surgery to ease swelling.
He is currently under the care of UNM hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Luján’s office remains open and will continue to provide services to New Mexicans without interruption.
