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Congress eliminated public media funding, and the president signed it into law. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Congress eliminated public media funding, and the president signed it into law. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
“When they show up with violence and lies, we respond with dignity and truth. New Mexico must be a model for what justice looks like when we center humanity over fear and courage over comfort. We must rise to this moment in history.”
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...
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New Mexicans must stand with immigrants
Today I write not just as an elected official but as an immigrant, a woman of color and someone whose very presence in public office is under attack. I am
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July 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“When they show up with violence and lies, we respond with dignity and truth. New Mexico must be a model for what justice looks like when we center humanity over fear and courage over comfort. We must rise to this moment in history.”
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...
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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have passed legislation on a narrow, party-line basis to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting for the next two years. That's $1.1 billion previously approved by the Republican-led Congress and President Trump.
How bipartisan support for public media unraveled in the Trump era
"It will test every single shred of creativity we have to continue to try to serve our mission," says one public media executive, as Congress ends federal funding for public broadcasting.
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July 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have passed legislation on a narrow, party-line basis to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting for the next two years. That's $1.1 billion previously approved by the Republican-led Congress and President Trump.
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School vouchers are going national and the federal student loan system is getting an overhaul. Here's what to know.
What the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will change for students, schools and colleges
School vouchers are going national and the federal student loan system is getting an overhaul. Here's what to know.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
School vouchers are going national and the federal student loan system is getting an overhaul. Here's what to know.
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Nearly all of our very rual state relies on public radio for basic information. These stations are now at risk of shutting down because of Congress cutting their budgets
July 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Nearly all of our very rual state relies on public radio for basic information. These stations are now at risk of shutting down because of Congress cutting their budgets
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NEW from me: New Mexico is at least the 10th state to receive a request from Trump's Department of Justice to hand over voter rolls in order to enforce the president's executive order on so-called election integrity.
The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is still figuring out how to respond:
The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is still figuring out how to respond:
Trump’s DOJ wants states to turn over voter lists, election info • Source New Mexico
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking voter info from several states — including New Mexico — ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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July 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
NEW from me: New Mexico is at least the 10th state to receive a request from Trump's Department of Justice to hand over voter rolls in order to enforce the president's executive order on so-called election integrity.
The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is still figuring out how to respond:
The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is still figuring out how to respond:
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Update: The governor's long-planned National Guard deployment onto the streets of Albuquerque is underway.
This is a waste of resources.
It’s a misuse of authority.
And a signal that too many of our leaders are still relying on failed tactics that won’t make us safer.
This is a waste of resources.
It’s a misuse of authority.
And a signal that too many of our leaders are still relying on failed tactics that won’t make us safer.
June 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Update: The governor's long-planned National Guard deployment onto the streets of Albuquerque is underway.
This is a waste of resources.
It’s a misuse of authority.
And a signal that too many of our leaders are still relying on failed tactics that won’t make us safer.
This is a waste of resources.
It’s a misuse of authority.
And a signal that too many of our leaders are still relying on failed tactics that won’t make us safer.
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“The threat level is red alert,” said Randi Spivak, public lands policy director with the Center. “Some of these states have been champing at the bit for decades to privatize. They’re certainly not going to let this opportunity pass without an aggressive effort.” ⬇️
Long-thwarted efforts to sell public lands see new life under Trump • Stateline
Leaders in some Western states have long pushed for the federal government to relinquish control of parts of the public lands it owns. Now, as President Donald Trump’s administration talks about feder...
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June 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
“The threat level is red alert,” said Randi Spivak, public lands policy director with the Center. “Some of these states have been champing at the bit for decades to privatize. They’re certainly not going to let this opportunity pass without an aggressive effort.” ⬇️
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Thousands of people detained by ICE are actually held in local, publically operated jails
These facilities–run by elected sheriffs–are making money off of the incarceration of people who are mostly accused of no more serious offense than crossing the border without permission
These facilities–run by elected sheriffs–are making money off of the incarceration of people who are mostly accused of no more serious offense than crossing the border without permission
June 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Thousands of people detained by ICE are actually held in local, publically operated jails
These facilities–run by elected sheriffs–are making money off of the incarceration of people who are mostly accused of no more serious offense than crossing the border without permission
These facilities–run by elected sheriffs–are making money off of the incarceration of people who are mostly accused of no more serious offense than crossing the border without permission
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ICE has initiated 514 new agreements with local law enforcement agencies across 40 states since January — they empower local officers to question immigration status during traffic stops and other routine policing
With @propublica.org
With @propublica.org
Local police join ICE deportation force in record numbers despite warnings program lacks oversight - AZ Luminaria
ICE officials tout an unprecedented expansion of its 287(g) Program, driven by agreements that allow local officers to function as deportation agents during routine policing. Advocates warn such agree...
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June 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
ICE has initiated 514 new agreements with local law enforcement agencies across 40 states since January — they empower local officers to question immigration status during traffic stops and other routine policing
With @propublica.org
With @propublica.org
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.
Retired Marine Corps. leader concerned about military deployment in LA
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.
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Booker: "We have a president who did nothing as people stormed our Capitol, & then when those people who viciously beat police & led to some of their deaths - therefore cop killers - were convicted, he pardoned them. So for him to be talking about responsive law enforcement is hypocritical at best"
June 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Booker: "We have a president who did nothing as people stormed our Capitol, & then when those people who viciously beat police & led to some of their deaths - therefore cop killers - were convicted, he pardoned them. So for him to be talking about responsive law enforcement is hypocritical at best"
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nmleg HB9 would have stopped 287(g) cooperation agreements with ICE in New Mexico, but...
because @govmlg.bsky.social prioritized the "crime bill", HB9 - which sailed through the House, ran out of time to work its way through the Senate
www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/...
because @govmlg.bsky.social prioritized the "crime bill", HB9 - which sailed through the House, ran out of time to work its way through the Senate
www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/...
June 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
nmleg HB9 would have stopped 287(g) cooperation agreements with ICE in New Mexico, but...
because @govmlg.bsky.social prioritized the "crime bill", HB9 - which sailed through the House, ran out of time to work its way through the Senate
www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/...
because @govmlg.bsky.social prioritized the "crime bill", HB9 - which sailed through the House, ran out of time to work its way through the Senate
www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/...
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In an op-ed for Source, former state lawmaker Bob Perls explains why New Mexico Forward, a new political party seeking minor party status in the state, thinks open primaries will be better for democracy.
New Mexico's new open primaries bill is just the beginning • Source New Mexico
New Mexico State Chair of the Forward Party Bob Perls explain his group's support for open primaries, and why it will help democracy.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
In an op-ed for Source, former state lawmaker Bob Perls explains why New Mexico Forward, a new political party seeking minor party status in the state, thinks open primaries will be better for democracy.
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The Trump admin just announced that it will buy plane tickets for some people who want to "self-deport" and give them $1,000 once they depart.
In a wildly deceptive claim, they say this will allow people to come back legally. For many people, THIS IS A LIE. Leaving will make their cases MUCH worse.
In a wildly deceptive claim, they say this will allow people to come back legally. For many people, THIS IS A LIE. Leaving will make their cases MUCH worse.
May 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Trump admin just announced that it will buy plane tickets for some people who want to "self-deport" and give them $1,000 once they depart.
In a wildly deceptive claim, they say this will allow people to come back legally. For many people, THIS IS A LIE. Leaving will make their cases MUCH worse.
In a wildly deceptive claim, they say this will allow people to come back legally. For many people, THIS IS A LIE. Leaving will make their cases MUCH worse.
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As of today, millions of immigrants in the U.S. without legal authority to be here must register with U.S. Homeland Security:
Immigrants without legal status must now register and carry documents, under court order • Source New Mexico
As of Friday, millions of immigrants in the U.S. without legal authorization must register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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April 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
As of today, millions of immigrants in the U.S. without legal authority to be here must register with U.S. Homeland Security:
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The governor vetoed a tax omnibus bill, a bill creating a license plate for NM United and a grid modernization bill. But it's what she said in her veto messages that showed her frustration with the Legislature.
Lujan Grisham slams Legislature while vetoing swath of bills - New Mexico Political Report
By Matthew Reichbach Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed 16 bills on Friday, the deadline for making decisions on legislation passed during the final days of this year’s legislative session, and used…
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April 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The governor vetoed a tax omnibus bill, a bill creating a license plate for NM United and a grid modernization bill. But it's what she said in her veto messages that showed her frustration with the Legislature.
New Rules For State Primary Elections Opens Voting Gates For Over 300,000 NM Independents; Founder Of Open Primaries Movement Weighs Potential Impact
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April 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
New Rules For State Primary Elections Opens Voting Gates For Over 300,000 NM Independents; Founder Of Open Primaries Movement Weighs Potential Impact
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We need your help to pass SB16, semi-open primaries! Call or email your Representative and share the following ⬇️⬇️⬇️
March 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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I voted NO on House Republicans’ partisan funding bill.
March 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I voted NO on House Republicans’ partisan funding bill.
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Authoritarians rise when people give up their power without a fight. I won’t do that.
My full statement with @lujan.senate.gov below.
My full statement with @lujan.senate.gov below.
March 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Authoritarians rise when people give up their power without a fight. I won’t do that.
My full statement with @lujan.senate.gov below.
My full statement with @lujan.senate.gov below.
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In these zones, border authorities assert excessive power, beyond the power of other law enforcement agencies, which leads to harassment, abuse, racial profiling and intimidation of border residents and travelers.
Learn more:
www.southernborder.org/100_mile_bor...
Learn more:
www.southernborder.org/100_mile_bor...
100-Mile Border Enforcement Zone - Southern Border Communities Coalition
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February 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In these zones, border authorities assert excessive power, beyond the power of other law enforcement agencies, which leads to harassment, abuse, racial profiling and intimidation of border residents and travelers.
Learn more:
www.southernborder.org/100_mile_bor...
Learn more:
www.southernborder.org/100_mile_bor...
Thank you @repgabevasquez.bsky.social 👏🏼
I'm voting NO on the Republican budget resolution, which seeks to increase your health care costs, eliminate medicaid coverage, and eliminate food assistance programs for NM. This is at the same time Republicans are trying to give away your tax payer dollars to rich millionaires and billionaires.
February 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Thank you @repgabevasquez.bsky.social 👏🏼
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Congressional Dems predict trouble for Medicaid following the GOP House's budget resolution.
Democrats blast U.S. House GOP budget, predicting potential cuts to Medicaid • Source New Mexico
Congressional Democrats Tuesday lambasted the U.S. House GOP’s budget resolution, expressing concerns over Medicaid.
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February 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Congressional Dems predict trouble for Medicaid following the GOP House's budget resolution.