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Sen. Block on India-Pakistan ceasefire: 'This is great news that saves lives'
Public Safety

Jay Block, a State Senator from New Mexico, has emphasized the importance of strong U.S. leadership in preventing nuclear conflict and stabilizing geopolitics, following the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Rep. Armstrong on recent fentanyl bust: 'Albuquerque is no longer a safe haven for hard working families'
Public Safety

Gail Armstrong, the New Mexico House Republican Leader, said in a press release that the recent fentanyl seizure underscores the urgent need for legislative action to protect New Mexico communities.

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State Rep. Lord: 'Democrats won't hear' legislation to make necrophilia illegal
Public Safety

State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico District 22 has expressed frustration over Democratic legislators blocking her attempts to criminalize necrophilia.


New Mexico Shooting Sports Association hosts annual meeting with keynote by Mayor Greg Hall
Public Safety

The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tramway Plaza Event Centre in Albuquerque.


State Sen. Block: 'We will need security at all voting centers to protect people and ensure they are not intimidated'
Public Safety

Jay Block, the state senator for New Mexico District 12, has called for additional security measures at polling sites following an incident of vandalism at a voting center.


State Rep. Lord on federal gun case tied to judge’s family: 'Further investigation led to the seizure of four firearms'
Public Safety

State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico's District 22 has brought attention to a federal gun case involving an undocumented Venezuelan national suspected of gang ties.


State Rep. Lord on voting center violence: 'What's with all of this out-of-control violent behavior'
Public Safety

Stefani Lord, the state representative for New Mexico District 22, said violent actions targeting the Four Hills voting center in Albuquerque reflect an alarming escalation in political aggression.


Councillor Sanchez on police budget cuts and National Guard deployment: 'You're okay with losing $5.4 million in cut'
Public Safety

Louie Sanchez, an Albuquerque city councillor, expressed concerns during a budget hearing regarding Police Chief Harold Medina's acceptance of a $5.4 million budget cut.


Police Chief on National Guard deployment without consultation: 'There is a separation of powers'
Public Safety

Harold Medina, chief of the Albuquerque Police Department, said during a budget hearing that deploying the National Guard without full City Council consultation was justified by his operational authority and the separation of powers.


State Sen. Thornton on property rights: 'I will be reviving the Squatters Bill'
Public Safety

Ant Thornton, the state senator for New Mexico District 19, announced plans to reintroduce anti-squatting legislation following a neighbor's legal challenges in removing unlawful occupants.


State Rep. Block on impeachment effort: 'President Trump legally and properly deported a criminal illegal alien'
Public Safety

John Block, a state representative for New Mexico's District 51, said that the removal of an MS-13 gang member by former President Donald Trump was lawful and he denounced representative Shri Thanedar for calling for Trump's impeachment.


Freedom Alliance Co-Leader on youth crime and discipline: 'They will no longer tolerate people harming others and their property'
Public Safety

Sarah Smith, Co-Leader of the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance, has called for stronger disciplinary action in schools and stricter enforcement of community laws to address youth violence in Las Cruces.


State Rep. Dow on teen death in CYFD custody: 'The time for polite reform has passed'
Public Safety

Rebecca Dow, the state representative for New Mexico’s 38th District, said state child welfare officials are avoiding accountability under the guise of confidentiality following the death of a 16-year-old in their custody.


State Rep. Lord on reform failures: 'Children are still dying under CYFD care'
Public Safety

Stefani Lord, the state representative for New Mexico's 22nd district, said that Democratic obstruction has hindered meaningful child welfare reform, leaving children vulnerable and failing to address systemic issues within the state's child...


State Rep. Lord: Democrats are 'inciting violence against me through lies'
Public Safety

State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico's 22nd District has accused the New Mexico Democratic Party of sending a "deceitful and inflammatory email" that she believes was intended to incite violence against her and her party.


State Sen. Gallegos on infant death in Albuquerque: 'Safe haven baby boxes work'
Public Safety

David Gallegos, a state senator for New Mexico’s District 41, emphasized the necessity of expanding Safe Haven Baby Boxes throughout the state following the recent death of a newborn abandoned in an Albuquerque dumpster.


State Rep. Lord on Albuquerque arson case: 'I’m glad this dangerous punk is off the streets'
Public Safety

Stefani Lord, a state representative for New Mexico’s District 22, said that the federal charges filed against Jamison Wagner in connection with the arson attacks on a Tesla showroom and the Republican Party office in Albuquerque reflect the...


State Sen. Block: Political violence is 'not the American way' and 'must end'
Public Safety

Jay Block, the state senator for New Mexico's District 12, said that political violence must be condemned and expressed relief that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his staff were unharmed following a recent arson attack on the governor’s...


State Sen. Block: Arson attack suspect is a 'registered Democrat with serious mental and violence issues'
Public Safety

Jay Block, a state senator for New Mexico District 12, has said that the suspect accused of committing arson at the state's GOP headquarters is a "registered Democrat."


State Sen. Block: 'Time to take our streets back and have tough criminal laws to protect the public'
Public Safety

Jay Block, a state senator for New Mexico's District 12, has advocated for the death penalty for individuals who kill law enforcement officers, harm children, or traffic dangerous drugs.