A bipartisan group of over 40 members of Congress, led by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Representative Terese Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), have called on Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to fully implement the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program as originally intended by Congress. The lawmakers expressed strong […]
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State financial leaders slam GOP budget as ‘Big Bogus Mistake’
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Thousands march in Downtown Albuquerque to protest ICE, Trump immigration policies
A wave of chants, music and calls for justice surged through Downtown Albuquerque on Friday as approximately 2,000 people gathered to protest federal immigration policies and call for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The demonstration, organized in response to ongoing ICE raids and immigration enforcement efforts under policies implemented by President Donald […]
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U.S. Senators warn 15 New Mexico hospitals likely to close if ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ cuts become law
U.S. Senators responsible for reviewing the impact of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” say Medicaid cuts in the House proposal and further cuts proposed this week by Senate Republican leaders could force over 300 rural hospitals, including 15 in New Mexico, to close. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), the leading Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee, and […]
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Rep. Stansbury launches new series of community town halls in Albuquerque
U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury is launching a trio of town halls in mid-June, aimed at engaging directly with constituents and highlighting civic education, community involvement and discussion on local and national issues. The events include both virtual and in-person formats, each tailored to address specific community needs. Each town hall will feature different distinguished guest […]
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‘No Kings’ rally is personal for mayoral candidate
In an email to supporters, Albuquerque mayoral candidate and former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Alex Uballez urged participation in the “No Kings” rally scheduled for this Saturday. Uballez connected his call to action with his own experiences with what he described as President Donald Trump’s “abuse of power,” referencing his dismissal […]
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“F*ing thugs.”: New Mexicans in Congress react strongly to removal of senator from Noem press conference
Curse words and outrage peppered reactions by New Mexico’s elected U.S. senators and representatives to news that California’s Hispanic Senator, Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed by law enforcement from a press conference with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Thursday. Kristi later told reporters that Padilla had not identified himself, though video widely […]
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Rep. Stansbury submits $3.3 million in Community Project Funding request for Estancia
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) has submitted 15 Congressionally funded community projects totaling $158,450,000 for communities across New Mexico in the upcoming 2026 budget process. As the U.S. House of Representatives begins marking up appropriations bills this week, these proposals aim to address critical needs in public safety, housing, healthcare, education, and environmental protection. Stansbury’s funding […]
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Heinrich Calls for end to blockade of food, aid to Gaza
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has joined Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) in introducing a resolution urging the Trump Administration to employ all diplomatic means to end the blockade of food and humanitarian aid to Gaza. The resolution expresses significant concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the risk of widespread starvation among children. […]
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Congress grills RFK Jr. on budget cuts, measles vaccine
By Lauren Weber, Rachel Roubein — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his messaging on vaccines amid a growing measles outbreak, the firing of thousands of federal health workers, and major cuts to the health agencies he oversees as he faced lawmakers Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services […]