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Rep. Block on governor’s aid plan: 'Not a single Republican voted for this'

John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that no Republicans supported the governor's $30 million food aid plan during the special session.


Rep. Dow on library content oversight: 'This isn’t book banning — it’s protecting childhood'

Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that parents should express their concerns about books she deems inappropriate in public schools and libraries.


Rep. Lord on shutdown aid: 'Federal delays directly impact vulnerable families'

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández's vote against a House funding bill exacerbated the impact of the government shutdown, necessitating the state to allocate $30 million to address food...


Rep. Stefani Lord: Trial lawyer Ben Davis says New Mexico doctor shortage is 'a myth'

New Mexico State Representative Stefani Lord has publicly addressed the state's ongoing debate regarding its doctor shortage.


Sen. Thornton on proposed education bill SB 552: 'We voted against this bill earlier this year'

Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, expressed his opposition to an education bill that progressed through committee but was halted before reaching a floor vote.


Rep. Block on SNAP funding plan: 'They claim it’ll cover 10 days of food'

John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, attributed the blame for the government shutdown to Democrats and argued that the state's $30 million plan is insufficient to fully replace Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.


Rep. Dow on screwworm risk and cattle imports: 'Protecting our herds means protecting our way of life'

Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that rising beef prices are partly tied to the reemergence of New World screwworms and that import limits on Mexican cattle are necessary to protect livestock and the economy.


Rep. Block: Food banks have 'become shills for Democrats'

John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, has expressed concerns over food banks aligning with Democratic messaging regarding the government shutdown.


Rep. Block on government shutdown: Democrats 'have held the American people hostage'

John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, has attributed the responsibility for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history to the Democrats, stating that their actions are harming Americans.


Sen. Block on Rep. Anaya's anti-ICE website: 'Stop vilifying people for doing their jobs'

Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, said that State Representative Marianna Anaya's actions endangered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.


Sen. Block on NYC mayoral election results: Zohran Mamdani 'is a total fraud who never had a job'

Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has criticized Zohran Mamdani's recent call for donations, arguing that it contradicts Mamdani's socialist agenda.


Save Our City chairman on Albuquerque crime and immigrant-friendly policies: ‘The justice system needs to be rehauled’

Sam Vigil, chairman of Save Our City and widower of Jacqueline Vigil, who was murdered in her driveway in Albuquerque in 2019, has emphasized the need for the city to secure neighborhoods and reform a justice system that allows repeat offenders to...


Deb Haaland criticizes Trump administration policies on SNAP cuts, Chaco protection, FEMA aid

Deb Haaland posted a series of messages between November 8–10 criticizing Trump administration actions on SNAP benefits cuts via Supreme Court decisions, oil leasing near Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and delays in FEMA aid for Ruidoso disaster...


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman provides updates on homicide cases and school safety

District Attorney Sam Bregman posted updates on two homicide cases and shared a school safety advisory between November 7–10, 2025.


Olive Garden opens fourth Albuquerque location at Oxbow Center

Olive Garden has opened a new restaurant in Albuquerque, marking its fourth location in the city and sixth in New Mexico.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses culture, childcare access, and Iceland partnership

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used social media posts on November 8-9, 2025 to highlight New Mexico’s linguistic heritage, universal childcare access efforts, and meetings with Icelandic officials about ongoing collaborations between the two...


Western New Mexico volleyball defeats Adams State in four sets

Western New Mexico University’s volleyball team secured a four-set victory over Adams State University at Plachy Hall in Alamosa, Colorado, on Wednesday.


Brian Norton named to Lone Star Conference all-academic cross country team

Junior Brian Norton of Eastern New Mexico University has been named to the 2025 Lone Star Conference (LSC) all-academic team for men's cross country.


Eastern New Mexico volleyball hosts St Mary's amid losing streak

The Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) volleyball team is set to host St. Mary's University in a Lone Star Conference matchup on Thursday at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena.


Samuel Ketcham earns place on Lone Star Conference cross country all-academic team

Western New Mexico University student-athlete Samuel Ketcham has been named to the 2025 Lone Star Conference (LSC) Cross Country All-Academic Team, according to an announcement from the conference office on Thursday.