Michael Scanlon
@aglander.bsky.social
Longtime southern New Mexico and West Texas newspaper reporter and editor. I live in the desert near the border. I like it here.
BA in journalism, NMSU.
BA in journalism, NMSU.
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Taking photos and video of law enforcement officers performing their duties in public is our constitutional right.
This includes police, FBI, National Guard troops, ICE agents, and other government officials.
This includes police, FBI, National Guard troops, ICE agents, and other government officials.
August 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Taking photos and video of law enforcement officers performing their duties in public is our constitutional right.
This includes police, FBI, National Guard troops, ICE agents, and other government officials.
This includes police, FBI, National Guard troops, ICE agents, and other government officials.
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This is a new image from #JWST.
The bright points with spikes are stars in the Milky Way.
Everything else is a galaxy.
Everything. Else. Is. A. Galaxy.
The bright points with spikes are stars in the Milky Way.
Everything else is a galaxy.
Everything. Else. Is. A. Galaxy.
April 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This is a new image from #JWST.
The bright points with spikes are stars in the Milky Way.
Everything else is a galaxy.
Everything. Else. Is. A. Galaxy.
The bright points with spikes are stars in the Milky Way.
Everything else is a galaxy.
Everything. Else. Is. A. Galaxy.
"Gavin Kliger helped oversee mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while holding stock in companies that experts say likely stand to benefit from dismantling that agency — a potential violation of federal ethics laws."
A DOGE Aide Involved in Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From the Cuts
Gavin Kliger helped oversee mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while holding stock in companies that experts say likely stand to benefit from dismantling that agency — a potentia...
www.propublica.org
April 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"Gavin Kliger helped oversee mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while holding stock in companies that experts say likely stand to benefit from dismantling that agency — a potential violation of federal ethics laws."
Totally unnecessary.
"Two service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday."
"Two service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday."
Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical condition
Two service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday.
apnews.com
April 16, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Totally unnecessary.
"Two service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday."
"Two service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday."
"The land, which crosses Hidalgo, Luna and Dona Ana counties in New Mexico, will be transferred to the Department of the Army for three years, the agency said, allowing for patrols by federal personnel and construction of infrastructure to prevent illegal crossings."
US transfers land on Mexican border to the Army to prevent illegal crossings
The Trump administration announced an emergency transfer of nearly 110,000 acres of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Army to help prevent illegal immigration, the Interior Department said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
April 16, 2025 at 5:11 AM
"The land, which crosses Hidalgo, Luna and Dona Ana counties in New Mexico, will be transferred to the Department of the Army for three years, the agency said, allowing for patrols by federal personnel and construction of infrastructure to prevent illegal crossings."
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One man just wiped out $10 trillion in wealth, is destroying centuries-old legal protections, and seems determined to unravel humanity’s greatest public health achievement. In 3 months.
I don’t know how we get out of this. But if we do, one person can never have that kind of power again.
I don’t know how we get out of this. But if we do, one person can never have that kind of power again.
April 7, 2025 at 3:31 AM
One man just wiped out $10 trillion in wealth, is destroying centuries-old legal protections, and seems determined to unravel humanity’s greatest public health achievement. In 3 months.
I don’t know how we get out of this. But if we do, one person can never have that kind of power again.
I don’t know how we get out of this. But if we do, one person can never have that kind of power again.
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NEW: Federal immigration authorities have a history of wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens.
Advocates warn that the Trump administration’s immigration policies mean that more citizens will get caught up in raids and sweeps.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
Advocates warn that the Trump administration’s immigration policies mean that more citizens will get caught up in raids and sweeps.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
Some Americans Have Already Been Caught in Trump’s Immigration Dragnet. More Will Be.
Federal immigration authorities have a history of wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens. Advocates warn that the Trump administration’s immigration policies mean that more citizens will get caught up in ...
propub.li
March 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
NEW: Federal immigration authorities have a history of wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens.
Advocates warn that the Trump administration’s immigration policies mean that more citizens will get caught up in raids and sweeps.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
Advocates warn that the Trump administration’s immigration policies mean that more citizens will get caught up in raids and sweeps.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
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March 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Officially home, sweet home! It’s been a long week. But, I’m grateful to be home and to have the next week working and traveling the District to hear from all of you.
We’ll be in Santa Rosa, the East Mountains, Carrizozo, and of course here in Albuquerque—so come out and see us!
We’ll be in Santa Rosa, the East Mountains, Carrizozo, and of course here in Albuquerque—so come out and see us!
March 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Officially home, sweet home! It’s been a long week. But, I’m grateful to be home and to have the next week working and traveling the District to hear from all of you.
We’ll be in Santa Rosa, the East Mountains, Carrizozo, and of course here in Albuquerque—so come out and see us!
We’ll be in Santa Rosa, the East Mountains, Carrizozo, and of course here in Albuquerque—so come out and see us!
Right, like we can even see the moon through the dust in the air.
The “blood worm moon,” so named for the reddish hue of its glow and the time of year it’s occurring, will be visible in every U.S. state.
How to see the 'blood worm moon' total lunar eclipse tonight
The "blood worm moon," so named for the reddish hue of its glow and the time of year it's occurring, will be visible in every U.S. state.
www.npr.org
March 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Right, like we can even see the moon through the dust in the air.
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I am in shock at the stupidity of @gavinnewsom.bsky.social inviting Steve Bannon on his podcast. Many of us on the right sacrificed careers to fight Bannon, and Newsom is trying to make a career and a presidential run by building him up. Unforgivable and insane
March 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I am in shock at the stupidity of @gavinnewsom.bsky.social inviting Steve Bannon on his podcast. Many of us on the right sacrificed careers to fight Bannon, and Newsom is trying to make a career and a presidential run by building him up. Unforgivable and insane
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Trump is STILL - RIGHT NOW - tweeting about Tesla. He's spent more time protecting the richest man in the world's profits than he has protecting healthcare, education, jobs, or veterans in the last 6 weeks as president.
March 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Trump is STILL - RIGHT NOW - tweeting about Tesla. He's spent more time protecting the richest man in the world's profits than he has protecting healthcare, education, jobs, or veterans in the last 6 weeks as president.
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Posted by @ianbremmer.com on another platform:
“Mexico president Sheinbaum with 85% approval, strongest leader of a major democracy. Hell of a turnout in Mexico City today.”
“Mexico president Sheinbaum with 85% approval, strongest leader of a major democracy. Hell of a turnout in Mexico City today.”
March 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Posted by @ianbremmer.com on another platform:
“Mexico president Sheinbaum with 85% approval, strongest leader of a major democracy. Hell of a turnout in Mexico City today.”
“Mexico president Sheinbaum with 85% approval, strongest leader of a major democracy. Hell of a turnout in Mexico City today.”
From the freedom-of-speech party.
These Words Are Disappearing in the New Trump Administration (Gift Article)
Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.
www.nytimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
From the freedom-of-speech party.
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Land of enchantment and 'shrooms.
"A state known for ending up at the bottom of a long list of rankings could be among the first in the nation to roll out a program for medical use of psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms."
"A state known for ending up at the bottom of a long list of rankings could be among the first in the nation to roll out a program for medical use of psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms."
Bill to allow medical 'magic mushrooms' in New Mexico gets groovy reception from lawmakers
Key committee endorses proposal to develop a program for medical use of psilocybin mushrooms; bill heads to the Senate floor.
www.santafenewmexican.com
March 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Land of enchantment and 'shrooms.
"A state known for ending up at the bottom of a long list of rankings could be among the first in the nation to roll out a program for medical use of psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms."
"A state known for ending up at the bottom of a long list of rankings could be among the first in the nation to roll out a program for medical use of psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms."
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Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
Melanie Stansbury, New Mexico's 1st congressional district.
March 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Melanie Stansbury, New Mexico's 1st congressional district.