Matthew McQueen
@mcqueenfornm.bsky.social
Husband, father, lawyer, politician. Current New Mexico State Representative, House District 50. Running to be New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.
www.mcqueenfornm.com
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Matthew McQueen
@mcqueenfornm.bsky.social
· Jun 30
Matthew McQueen for New Mexico
Protecting New Mexico's Public Lands
mcqueenfornm.com
Today I'm launching my campaign to serve as New Mexico's next Commissioner of Public Lands. We must protect our public lands and our public schools from unprecedented attacks during uncertain times. This job is important and complex; I've dedicated my career to this field. Join us! mcqueenfornm.com
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Chairman McQueen is far and away the most qualified candidate for Land Commissioner...
he has the experience and stamina to withstand the onslaught of Big Oil's lawyer and lobbying pressure and tactics.
I hope you'll join Jane and me in supporting Matthew McQueen for NM State Land Commissioner.
he has the experience and stamina to withstand the onslaught of Big Oil's lawyer and lobbying pressure and tactics.
I hope you'll join Jane and me in supporting Matthew McQueen for NM State Land Commissioner.
We want to work with the oil and gas industry, but the oil and gas industry needs to work with us.
As Land Commissioner, I'll ensure that oil and gas companies operate responsibly.
sfreporter.com/coverstories...
As Land Commissioner, I'll ensure that oil and gas companies operate responsibly.
sfreporter.com/coverstories...
Meet the Cowboys who Coexisted with an Oil Company for Years—Until One Day They Couldn't
The David vs. Goliath Story of a Ranching Family and an Oil Giant
sfreporter.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Chairman McQueen is far and away the most qualified candidate for Land Commissioner...
he has the experience and stamina to withstand the onslaught of Big Oil's lawyer and lobbying pressure and tactics.
I hope you'll join Jane and me in supporting Matthew McQueen for NM State Land Commissioner.
he has the experience and stamina to withstand the onslaught of Big Oil's lawyer and lobbying pressure and tactics.
I hope you'll join Jane and me in supporting Matthew McQueen for NM State Land Commissioner.
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The Trump administration inherited an economy that the Economist called "the envy of the world" in a cover story a week before the election and easily could've coasted on that success (again) but instead they set it on fire.
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Trump administration inherited an economy that the Economist called "the envy of the world" in a cover story a week before the election and easily could've coasted on that success (again) but instead they set it on fire.
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Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
We want to work with the oil and gas industry, but the oil and gas industry needs to work with us.
As Land Commissioner, I'll ensure that oil and gas companies operate responsibly.
sfreporter.com/coverstories...
As Land Commissioner, I'll ensure that oil and gas companies operate responsibly.
sfreporter.com/coverstories...
Meet the Cowboys who Coexisted with an Oil Company for Years—Until One Day They Couldn't
The David vs. Goliath Story of a Ranching Family and an Oil Giant
sfreporter.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We want to work with the oil and gas industry, but the oil and gas industry needs to work with us.
As Land Commissioner, I'll ensure that oil and gas companies operate responsibly.
sfreporter.com/coverstories...
As Land Commissioner, I'll ensure that oil and gas companies operate responsibly.
sfreporter.com/coverstories...
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Upset about shitty air travel? You should dress nicer.
Upset about high prices? You should just ignore it.
Upset about bad inflation? You should just move to another state.
Upset about high prices? You should just ignore it.
Upset about bad inflation? You should just move to another state.
Bessent: "You know the best way to bring your inflation rate down? Move from a blue state to a red state. Blue state inflation is half a percent higher."
November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Upset about shitty air travel? You should dress nicer.
Upset about high prices? You should just ignore it.
Upset about bad inflation? You should just move to another state.
Upset about high prices? You should just ignore it.
Upset about bad inflation? You should just move to another state.
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“How to Monetize Your Own Failures Through the Magic of Bigotry”
As first reported by @msjpauly.bsky.social and @pablo.show, the Harris County GOP gave Riley Gaines $25,000 to speak at the 2025 Lincoln Reagan Dinner with Gov. Greg Abbott. Here's a little more context on that, plus Gaines' relationship with the Texas GOP: www.chron.com/culture/arti...
Harris County GOP paid anti-trans activist Riley Gaines $25K to speak
Business is booming for Riley Gaines.
www.chron.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“How to Monetize Your Own Failures Through the Magic of Bigotry”
"The strongest contrasts among them were in their résumés and prior experience in policy and politics."
#ExperienceMatters
www.abqjournal.com/election/art...
#ExperienceMatters
www.abqjournal.com/election/art...
Public Lands Commissioner candidates meet Las Cruces voters
LAS CRUCES — Four candidates in the running to be New Mexico’s next Public Lands Commissioner gathered for a public forum organized by a coalition of local conservation groups Wednesday
www.abqjournal.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"The strongest contrasts among them were in their résumés and prior experience in policy and politics."
#ExperienceMatters
www.abqjournal.com/election/art...
#ExperienceMatters
www.abqjournal.com/election/art...
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Democrats are responsible for every intemperate comment from every random anonymous internet communist.
But the Republican president who is at the center of a cult of personality that has consumed the entire GOP can call for mass executions, and somehow this isn’t laid at the feet of Republicans.
But the Republican president who is at the center of a cult of personality that has consumed the entire GOP can call for mass executions, and somehow this isn’t laid at the feet of Republicans.
Weird. Nothing on the @nytimes.com homepage about the President of the United States calling for the execution of members of the opposition in response to their political speech.
Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Democrats are responsible for every intemperate comment from every random anonymous internet communist.
But the Republican president who is at the center of a cult of personality that has consumed the entire GOP can call for mass executions, and somehow this isn’t laid at the feet of Republicans.
But the Republican president who is at the center of a cult of personality that has consumed the entire GOP can call for mass executions, and somehow this isn’t laid at the feet of Republicans.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
The State Land Office holds 9 million (surface) acres in trust for all New Mexicans.
As State Land Commissioner, I will work to protect public lands—both state and federal.
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/edit...
As State Land Commissioner, I will work to protect public lands—both state and federal.
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/edit...
An issue that unites: Protecting our public lands
For New Mexicans — and most people across the West — protecting public lands is a close-held value.
www.santafenewmexican.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The State Land Office holds 9 million (surface) acres in trust for all New Mexicans.
As State Land Commissioner, I will work to protect public lands—both state and federal.
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/edit...
As State Land Commissioner, I will work to protect public lands—both state and federal.
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/edit...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Every Republican who didn't support the discharge petition but, when faced with certain defeat, voted to release the Epstein files, understood that they were covering up a sex trafficking scandal that implicates Trump.
Cowards.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Cowards.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Epstein files live updates as House passes bill to force release of documents in 427-1 vote
The House voted 427 to 1 to approve the Epstein Files Transparency Act and compel the release of documents. Follow live updates here.
www.cbsnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Every Republican who didn't support the discharge petition but, when faced with certain defeat, voted to release the Epstein files, understood that they were covering up a sex trafficking scandal that implicates Trump.
Cowards.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Cowards.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Today and tomorrow the Water & Natural Resources Committee is meeting to finish our interim work and prepare for the upcoming legislative session.
Topics include climate change, solar energy, the Strategic Water Reserve, PFAS, local agriculture, and proposed legislation.
Topics include climate change, solar energy, the Strategic Water Reserve, PFAS, local agriculture, and proposed legislation.
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Today and tomorrow the Water & Natural Resources Committee is meeting to finish our interim work and prepare for the upcoming legislative session.
Topics include climate change, solar energy, the Strategic Water Reserve, PFAS, local agriculture, and proposed legislation.
Topics include climate change, solar energy, the Strategic Water Reserve, PFAS, local agriculture, and proposed legislation.
Part of living in a monarchy is that the king uses his power to enrich himself and his family, and the public accepts it.
And I'm not talking about the Saudis. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/w...
And I'm not talking about the Saudis. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/w...
Trump Organization Is Said to Be in Talks on a Saudi Government Real Estate Deal
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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My suspicion is that the plan is to use a new investigation into Epstein as a pretext for not being able to release the Epstein Files, as it is DOJ policy not to release the evidence in an ongoing investigation.
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
My suspicion is that the plan is to use a new investigation into Epstein as a pretext for not being able to release the Epstein Files, as it is DOJ policy not to release the evidence in an ongoing investigation.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
50-year mortgages would make potential homebuyers de facto renters *and* make them responsible for maintenance and repairs. It's a lose-lose proposition.
The solution to our housing shortage is to build more houses affordably and efficiently.
The State Land Office can help.
The solution to our housing shortage is to build more houses affordably and efficiently.
The State Land Office can help.
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
50-year mortgages would make potential homebuyers de facto renters *and* make them responsible for maintenance and repairs. It's a lose-lose proposition.
The solution to our housing shortage is to build more houses affordably and efficiently.
The State Land Office can help.
The solution to our housing shortage is to build more houses affordably and efficiently.
The State Land Office can help.
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“The #NMPol WQCC did the right thing today by wiping the slate clean & avoiding any appearance of impropriety,” said Tannis Fox at WELC. “We hope the WQCC applies this same precautionary approach to any petitions regarding oil & gas wastewater discharge in the future. Today’s vote restores trust.”
A persistent effort to change New Mexico’s water regulations to allow for the reuse and discharge of treated fracking wastewater was dealt a blow Thursday. sfnm.co/43ugDui
New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission backpedals on fracking water case
The commission voted to undo a previous vote advancing an effort to allow some reuse and discharge of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing.
sfnm.co
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“The #NMPol WQCC did the right thing today by wiping the slate clean & avoiding any appearance of impropriety,” said Tannis Fox at WELC. “We hope the WQCC applies this same precautionary approach to any petitions regarding oil & gas wastewater discharge in the future. Today’s vote restores trust.”
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The Water Quality Control Commission has reversed a previous decision that could have opened the door for reuse of fracking wastewater! Thank you to everyone who submitted public comments. Grateful also for former director Sister Joan Brown, featured in the SF New Mexican article.
More:
More:
New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission backpedals on fracking water case
The commission voted to undo a previous vote advancing an effort to allow some reuse and discharge of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing.
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Water Quality Control Commission has reversed a previous decision that could have opened the door for reuse of fracking wastewater! Thank you to everyone who submitted public comments. Grateful also for former director Sister Joan Brown, featured in the SF New Mexican article.
More:
More:
Based on experience, this claim is not accurate.
Corporate lobbyists have a role to play, but "NGO types" are (a) as well informed, (b) more honest about their data, and (c) more honest about their motivations.
Corporate lobbyists have a role to play, but "NGO types" are (a) as well informed, (b) more honest about their data, and (c) more honest about their motivations.
You obviously can't just do what they say, but an unfortunate reality about politics (per the "legislative subsidy" literature) is that corporate lobbyists tend to be much better informed about the substantive details of policy issues than overworked/underpaid congressional staff or NGOs types.
November 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Based on experience, this claim is not accurate.
Corporate lobbyists have a role to play, but "NGO types" are (a) as well informed, (b) more honest about their data, and (c) more honest about their motivations.
Corporate lobbyists have a role to play, but "NGO types" are (a) as well informed, (b) more honest about their data, and (c) more honest about their motivations.
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“records show these men need to be investigated!!! but those same records about me are a hoax.”
November 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
“records show these men need to be investigated!!! but those same records about me are a hoax.”
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Bill Clinton had his first two nominees for attorney general fail because they hadn't paid Social Security taxes on their kids' nannies.
Donald Trump had his nominee for attorney general fail because he was raping homeless teenagers.
Donald Trump had his nominee for attorney general fail because he was raping homeless teenagers.
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Bill Clinton had his first two nominees for attorney general fail because they hadn't paid Social Security taxes on their kids' nannies.
Donald Trump had his nominee for attorney general fail because he was raping homeless teenagers.
Donald Trump had his nominee for attorney general fail because he was raping homeless teenagers.
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Deportations actually _increase_ housing prices because they shrink the construction industry.
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Deportations actually _increase_ housing prices because they shrink the construction industry.
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
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If only our society took major crimes by rich people as seriously as minor crimes by poor people. Ideally more seriously. But as seriously would be a big improvement.
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
If only our society took major crimes by rich people as seriously as minor crimes by poor people. Ideally more seriously. But as seriously would be a big improvement.
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Important to understand the Epstein stuff and the fascism and the corruption are, in a lot of ways, really all the same story from different angles: powerful men who can and do abuse vulnerable people around them because they can, and because systems of elite accountability catastrophically failed
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Important to understand the Epstein stuff and the fascism and the corruption are, in a lot of ways, really all the same story from different angles: powerful men who can and do abuse vulnerable people around them because they can, and because systems of elite accountability catastrophically failed