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 the Republican reconciliation package becomes law. According to Heinrich, the bill mandates the sale of two to three million acres of public land nationwide, including […]
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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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Letter to the Editor: Sen. Padilla’s only crime was being a Democrat
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 will only mention my shock, dismay and disbelief that a United States Senator was thrown to the floor and handcuffed. This action is truly reminiscent […]
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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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HALT Fentanyl Act passes House, heads to President for signature
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 by the President. The bill, which aims to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, was introduced by […]
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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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Albuquerque gears up for ‘No Kings Day’ protest against Trump administration
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 administration. The event, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Mariposa Basin Park (4900 Kachina St. NW), will join protests occurring in over 20 villages, […]
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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 pushes for expanded healthcare Access in rural, Indigenous communities
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) is advocating for enhanced healthcare access in New Mexico’s rural and Indigenous communities. During a recent Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee hearing, Stansbury championed her bill, the IHS Provider Expansion Act. The legislation aims to establish an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs within the Indian Health Service (IHS). This […]
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Cost, Chaos, Corruption: Sen. Lujan co-hosts forum on Trump’s tariff impacts
Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), members of the Senate Finance Committee, hosted a “Spotlight Forum” to analyze the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Titled “Costs, Chaos, Corruption: The Household Impact of Trump’s Tariffs,” the forum focused on how these policies affected working families, the travel and tourism sector, […]