New Mexico Sun

News from November 2025


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández highlights healthcare advocacy and local outreach in latest posts

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández used her social media accounts on November 11, 2025, to inform constituents about her work on healthcare issues and upcoming events like a RECA workshop in Gallup.


Deb Haaland visits Albuquerque center for homeless veterans amid concerns over federal benefit cuts

Deb Haaland, a candidate for governor of New Mexico, visited the Veterans Integration Center in Albuquerque ahead of Veterans Day.


University of New Mexico schedules Veterans Day tribute with keynote from alumnus

The University of New Mexico will hold its annual Alumni Veterans Day Celebration and Remembrance on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. The event will take place in the UNM Alumni Memorial Chapel on campus.


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. 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. 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. 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.


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. 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.


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 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.


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.


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.


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.


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...


New Mexico enacts bill providing weekly emergency funds for food assistance if federal SNAP fails

Acting Governor Howie Morales has signed House Bill 1, which allocates up to $20 million per week from New Mexico’s general fund operating reserve to provide food assistance for residents.


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...


Deb Haaland praises legislative action supporting SNAP recipients during federal shutdown

Deb Haaland, a candidate for governor in New Mexico, responded to the recent decision by the New Mexico Legislature to allocate funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown.


Seven projects receive funding to boost New Mexico specialty crop sector

Seven new projects focused on New Mexico's specialty crop industry are set to begin this fall, supported by $611,032 in federal funding.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber welcomes Trees, Water & People at ribbon cutting event

Members of Trees, Water & People, an environmental organization, held a ribbon cutting at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on October 29.