Alex Ross
@alexrossreports.bsky.social
#Nmleg correspondent for El Rito Media. Past: NM Political Report, KOB 4, Roswell Daily Record & Havre Daily News. Usual disclaimers apply. Email: aross@elritomedia.com
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The New Mexico Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to prohibit local governments from contracting with the federal government to detain people with pending immigration cases. A spokesperson for the governor said she will sign the bill www.artesianews.com/new-mexico-s...
New Mexico Senate passes immigrant detention bill - Artesia Daily Press
The New Mexico Senate passed a bill Tuesday, Feb. 3, that would prohibit local governments in the state from entering into immigrant detention agreements with the federal government.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:21 AM
The New Mexico Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to prohibit local governments from contracting with the federal government to detain people with pending immigration cases. A spokesperson for the governor said she will sign the bill www.artesianews.com/new-mexico-s...
#Otd in 1959, rock singers Richie Valens, Buddy Holly, "The Big Bopper" die when their charter plane crashes in Iowa. The event becomes known as "The Day the Music Died" youtu.be/k9ysfTO1Dfw?...
Holly, Richardson, Valens plane crash news report
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February 3, 2026 at 9:41 PM
#Otd in 1959, rock singers Richie Valens, Buddy Holly, "The Big Bopper" die when their charter plane crashes in Iowa. The event becomes known as "The Day the Music Died" youtu.be/k9ysfTO1Dfw?...
My latest: @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social bows out of the race for the Democratic nomination, instead opting to run for governor as an independent. #nmpol
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Democratic governor candidate leaves party - Carlsbad Current-Argus
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima has dropped his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 7:48 PM
My latest: @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social bows out of the race for the Democratic nomination, instead opting to run for governor as an independent. #nmpol
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The Senate Judicary Committee voted 5-3 to send HB 9 banning immigrant detention contracts to the Senate floor.
Here is my story on Friday's vote on the House floor. www.currentargus.com/2026/02/immi...
Here is my story on Friday's vote on the House floor. www.currentargus.com/2026/02/immi...
Immigrant Safety Act passes first chamber in Santa Fe - Carlsbad Current-Argus
The measure now will be considered by the Senate and if it passes that chamber will head to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
www.currentargus.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The Senate Judicary Committee voted 5-3 to send HB 9 banning immigrant detention contracts to the Senate floor.
Here is my story on Friday's vote on the House floor. www.currentargus.com/2026/02/immi...
Here is my story on Friday's vote on the House floor. www.currentargus.com/2026/02/immi...
@govmlg.bsky.social's public safety agenda faced a setback Thursday, when a committee blocked a proposed constitutional amendment that, if approved by voters, would allowed judges to more easily hold individuals in custody accused of certain violent felonies www.currentargus.com/2026/01/luja...
Lujan Grisham-backed crime bills blocked by lawmakers - Carlsbad Current-Argus
Lawmakers blocked a proposal to give more power to district judges in New Mexico to deny bail for those charged with violent crime.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:40 PM
@govmlg.bsky.social's public safety agenda faced a setback Thursday, when a committee blocked a proposed constitutional amendment that, if approved by voters, would allowed judges to more easily hold individuals in custody accused of certain violent felonies www.currentargus.com/2026/01/luja...
A proposal by state Rep. John Block, R-Alamogordo to impose a surtax on renewable energy produced within New Mexico was defeated in Committee. #nmleg www.ruidosonews.com/dems-block-r...
Dems block renewable energy tax bill
A southeastern New Mexico lawmaker’s proposal to impose a tax on renewable energy produced within the state was blocked by a committee of lawmakers.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:37 AM
A proposal by state Rep. John Block, R-Alamogordo to impose a surtax on renewable energy produced within New Mexico was defeated in Committee. #nmleg www.ruidosonews.com/dems-block-r...
An amended version of HB 9, which seeks to ban counties from entering into agreements to house immigrants on civil immigration violations, passed another House committee Wednesday on a 7-4 vote www.currentargus.com/2026/01/immi...
Immigrant detention bill heads to New Mexico House Floor - Carlsbad Current-Argus
A ban on local governments entering contracts to house undocumented immigrants was headed to a vote on the House Floor.
www.currentargus.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:09 AM
An amended version of HB 9, which seeks to ban counties from entering into agreements to house immigrants on civil immigration violations, passed another House committee Wednesday on a 7-4 vote www.currentargus.com/2026/01/immi...
An amended version of HB 9, which seeks to ban counties from entering into agreements to house immigrants on civil immigration violations, passed another House committee Wednesday on a 7-4 vote. www.ruidosonews.com/immigrant-de...
Immigrant detention bill advances in New Mexico
A bill to prevent state and local government entities in New Mexico from aiding federal immigrant detention moved closer to becoming law.
www.ruidosonews.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:36 AM
An amended version of HB 9, which seeks to ban counties from entering into agreements to house immigrants on civil immigration violations, passed another House committee Wednesday on a 7-4 vote. www.ruidosonews.com/immigrant-de...
#HD66 state Rep. Jimmy Mason opts not to seek reelection. #nmpol www.artesianews.com/new-mexico-r...
New Mexico Rep. Jimmy Mason will not seek reelection - Artesia Daily Press
State Rep. Jimmy Mason (R-66) of Artesia announced Monday that he will not run for reelection later this year.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:06 PM
#HD66 state Rep. Jimmy Mason opts not to seek reelection. #nmpol www.artesianews.com/new-mexico-r...
#Otd in 1973, the Paris Peace Accords are signed, marking the end of U.S. millitary involvement in Vietnam youtu.be/gA2mRQGbyMA?...
Vietnam Peace Treaty - 1973 | Movietone Moment | 27 Jan 17
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January 28, 2026 at 5:38 AM
#Otd in 1973, the Paris Peace Accords are signed, marking the end of U.S. millitary involvement in Vietnam youtu.be/gA2mRQGbyMA?...
Less than a week into the 30-day legislative session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has already scored legislative wins, with three of her top priority bills having already passed the New Mexico Senate. #nmleg www.artesianews.com/lujan-grisha...
Lujan Grisham touts early wins in legislative session - Artesia Daily Press
Less than a week into the 30-day legislative session and with broad bipartisan support, three bills on those subjects passed the New Mexico Senate on Friday, Jan. 23, marking a victory for the governor’s last session in office.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Less than a week into the 30-day legislative session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has already scored legislative wins, with three of her top priority bills having already passed the New Mexico Senate. #nmleg www.artesianews.com/lujan-grisha...
Winston Churchill, then the former British prime minister, died #otd in 1965 youtu.be/fzJL8lsKoCg?...
Death of Sir Winston Churchill - January 24, 1965
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January 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Winston Churchill, then the former British prime minister, died #otd in 1965 youtu.be/fzJL8lsKoCg?...
In a nationally-televised address, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon announces that an agreement has been reached to end U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War #otd in 1973 youtu.be/q2z__Qi0B78?...
Address to the Nation Announcing an Agreement on Ending the War in Vietnam
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January 24, 2026 at 3:12 AM
In a nationally-televised address, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon announces that an agreement has been reached to end U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War #otd in 1973 youtu.be/q2z__Qi0B78?...
North Korean naval forces attack and seize the USS Pueblo and take the American personnel on board hostage #otd in 1968 youtu.be/l2WbVaslFZ0?...
North Korea Seizes USS Pueblo - 1968 | Today in History | 23 Jan 17
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January 24, 2026 at 3:08 AM
North Korean naval forces attack and seize the USS Pueblo and take the American personnel on board hostage #otd in 1968 youtu.be/l2WbVaslFZ0?...
Aviator Charles Lindbergh testifies against the Lend-Lease Act which would provide U.S. aid to Great Britain in what would become known as World War II #otd in 1941. youtu.be/LTOrQNnlMYU?...
Elmer Davis and the News: January 23rd, 1941.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Aviator Charles Lindbergh testifies against the Lend-Lease Act which would provide U.S. aid to Great Britain in what would become known as World War II #otd in 1941. youtu.be/LTOrQNnlMYU?...
On Thursday, a bill to ban counties from entering into immigration detention contracts cleared its first legislative committee. #nmleg www.currentargus.com/2026/01/immi...
Immigrant detention bill advances in New Mexico - Carlsbad Current-Argus
A bill to prevent state and local government entities in New Mexico from aiding federal immigrant detention moved closer to becoming law on Thursday, Jan. 22.
www.currentargus.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:48 AM
On Thursday, a bill to ban counties from entering into immigration detention contracts cleared its first legislative committee. #nmleg www.currentargus.com/2026/01/immi...
New Mexico House Republican leaders responded to Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's State of the State address on Tuesday while laying out thier wish list for the 30-day legislative session. #nmleg www.currentargus.com/2026/01/gop-...
GOP slams Democrat policies at start of legislative session in New Mexico - Carlsbad Current-Argus
New Mexico House Republicans insisted they, not the Democratic-controlled state government, have solutions for affordability, health care and public safety in the 30-day legislative session.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:13 AM
New Mexico House Republican leaders responded to Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's State of the State address on Tuesday while laying out thier wish list for the 30-day legislative session. #nmleg www.currentargus.com/2026/01/gop-...
Sen. Jim Townsend, R-Artesia, was moved to the Senate Judicary Committee on Tuesday, while the chamber's newest member Sen. Rex Wilson, R-Ancho, received his first committee assignments. #nmleg www.currentargus.com/2026/01/sout...
Southeast New Mexico lawmakers tapped for committees as legislative session gets underway - Carlsbad Current-Argus
New Mexico Sen. Jim Townsend of Artesia was appointed to the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Sen. Jim Townsend, R-Artesia, was moved to the Senate Judicary Committee on Tuesday, while the chamber's newest member Sen. Rex Wilson, R-Ancho, received his first committee assignments. #nmleg www.currentargus.com/2026/01/sout...
In her eighth and final State of the State address on Tuesday, @govmlg.bsky.social reflected on her administration's achievements, while calling on lawmakers to act on several other items, including her push for universal child care funding. #nmleg www.alamogordonews.com/2026/01/crim...
Crime, healthcare key in State of State speech - Alamogordo Daily News
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her eighth and last State of the State address Tuesday in Santa Fe, opening the 30-day legislative session.
www.alamogordonews.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:07 PM
In her eighth and final State of the State address on Tuesday, @govmlg.bsky.social reflected on her administration's achievements, while calling on lawmakers to act on several other items, including her push for universal child care funding. #nmleg www.alamogordonews.com/2026/01/crim...
#Otd in 2009, Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th U.S. President and the first African-American to hold the office. youtu.be/VjnygQ02aW4?...
C-SPAN: President Barack Obama 2009 Inauguration and Address
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January 20, 2026 at 7:32 AM
#Otd in 2009, Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th U.S. President and the first African-American to hold the office. youtu.be/VjnygQ02aW4?...
52 American citizens and diplomats who were held hostage by Iranian students for 444 are released #otd in 1981 just after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the next U.S. president youtu.be/Ld2KOv_zWWw?...
Iran Hostage Crisis: Release of 52 Hostages in 1981 (ABC News Report From 1/20/1981)
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January 20, 2026 at 7:31 AM
52 American citizens and diplomats who were held hostage by Iranian students for 444 are released #otd in 1981 just after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the next U.S. president youtu.be/Ld2KOv_zWWw?...
Ronald Reagan becomes the 40th U.S. President when he is inaugurated #otd in 1981 youtu.be/hpPt7xGx4Xo?...
C-SPAN: President Reagan 1981 Inaugural Address
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January 20, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Ronald Reagan becomes the 40th U.S. President when he is inaugurated #otd in 1981 youtu.be/hpPt7xGx4Xo?...
John F. Kennedy is inaugurated #otd in 1961 becoming the youngest man elected to that office as well as the first Roman Catholic and the first president born in the 20th Century youtu.be/PEC1C4p0k3E?...
President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address
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January 20, 2026 at 7:24 AM
John F. Kennedy is inaugurated #otd in 1961 becoming the youngest man elected to that office as well as the first Roman Catholic and the first president born in the 20th Century youtu.be/PEC1C4p0k3E?...
Dwight Eisenhower is inaugurated president #otd in 1953 youtu.be/SYWwRbQkxRI?...
Dwight Eisenhower inaugural address: Jan. 20 1953
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January 20, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Dwight Eisenhower is inaugurated president #otd in 1953 youtu.be/SYWwRbQkxRI?...
For the first time, the inauguration of a president and vice president happens on January 20 #otd in 1937 when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Vice President Jack Nance Garner are sworn in for a second term. youtu.be/pYCIrNuShWI?...
Second inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt (January 20, 1937) [unknown radio network]
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January 20, 2026 at 7:16 AM
For the first time, the inauguration of a president and vice president happens on January 20 #otd in 1937 when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Vice President Jack Nance Garner are sworn in for a second term. youtu.be/pYCIrNuShWI?...