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Congress & Federal Gov.

Anthony Yepa talks during a roundtable discussion about Medicaid cuts while Sen. Martin Heinrich listens.
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Sen. Heinrich: Budget reconciliation package could not be worse for New Mexico

Hannah Grover | nm.news by Hannah Grover, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Participants in a roundtable discussion Friday afternoon said proposed cuts to Medicaid could impact healthcare services throughout New Mexico. The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that has been making its […]

(From left) Sandoval County Commissioner Joshua Jones, Santa Ana Pueblo Governor Nathan K. Garcia, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury, and Placitas resident Mary Rose de Valladares at community event to protect the Buffalo Tract, March 17, 2023.
Posted inPlacitas

Las Placitas Association update: Buffalo Tract could go up for sale

nm.news logo by nm.news June 20, 2025June 22, 2025

News on the Buffalo Tract Project. The Las Placitas Association team has completed most of the work necessary to turn the project over to SWCA. SWCA is the company hired […]

places in New Mexico at risk of being sold off if Senate Republicans’ reconciliation bill becomes law
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News

Sen. Heinrich warns of public land sales in New Mexico under Republican reconciliation bill

nm.news logo by nm.news June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has issued a warning about the potential sale of public lands in New Mexico if […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

U.S. Senators warn 15 New Mexico hospitals likely to close if ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ cuts become law

nm.news logo by nm.news June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

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 […]

Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor: Sen. Padilla’s only crime was being a Democrat

nm.news logo by Guest Commentary June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Submitted by Karen Schafer, Rio Rancho Dear Editor, Many deplorable things are happening because of the Trump administration’s policies.  Many people have listed them, so I won’t do that.  I […]

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Posted inAlbuquerque

Rep. Stansbury launches new series of community town halls in Albuquerque

Andrea Vasquez nm.news by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

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 […]

U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich
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HALT Fentanyl Act passes House, heads to President for signature

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, paving the way for the legislation to be signed into law […]

Alex Uballez
Posted inAlbuquerque, Congress & Federal Gov.

‘No Kings’ rally is personal for mayoral candidate

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

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 […]

No Kings
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Albuquerque gears up for ‘No Kings Day’ protest against Trump administration

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

Thousands of New Mexicans are expected to gather at Mariposa Basin Park in Albuquerque Saturday for “No Kings Day,” a nationwide protest against the policies and actions of the Trump […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., National News, Politics & Elections

“F*ing thugs.”: New Mexicans in Congress react strongly to removal of senator from Noem press conference

nm.news logo by nm.news June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

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 […]

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