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Sen. Brantley on new border security bills: 'Border security is public safety'
Crystal Brantley, Senator for New Mexico District 35, said that border security is a public safety requirement and emphasized that if borders are not secure, the entire state feels the effects.
Brantley files border safety bills ahead of 2025 session
Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) pre-filed four bills focused on public safety in New Mexico.
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Four migrants rescued by Border Patrol agents from the Lordsburg Station
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 15, 2025
Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Lordsburg Station responded to a 911 call from migrants, according to a January 13 post on X by El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent Anthony "Scott" Good.
Alamogordo Border Patrol agents seize 138 grams of fentanyl, stolen gun
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 13, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at the Alamogordo Border Patrol station seized fentanyl and a stolen gun at a checkpoint, according to a January 10 post on X by El Paso Sector Chief Anthony "Scott" Good.
ACLU launches campaign highlighting immigrant stories amid new Trump administration policies
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has launched the "Letters to America" campaign as part of its Border Humanity Project.
State Senator-elect Ant Thonrton: 'The people of New Mexico deserve border security!'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2024
State Senator-Elect Anthony "Ant" Thornton reacted to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's appearance on the Morning Joe program.
37 migrants discovered in tractor trailer by Las Cruces border agents
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2024
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from the Las Cruces Station intercepted a smuggling attempt during a checkpoint inspection, according to El Paso Sector Chief Anthony "Scott" Good.
Rep. Jenifer Jones: 'The border crisis has become so politically charged that many policymakers in Santa Fe neglect to consider the horrific human cost'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2024
Rep. Jenifer Jones (R-NM-32) has called for urgent legislative action to address the surge in migrant deaths near New Mexico’s southern border, describing the loss of life as a tragic consequence of inadequate border security. In a statement, Jones criticized the state’s progressive majority for failing to support Republican-led proposals to strengthen law enforcement resources and combat cartel activity.
Las Cruces Border Patrol, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office find missing person
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
A missing person was reunited with family members after agents from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Las Cruces Station collaborated with the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection break up smuggling scheme at Alamogordo station checkpoint
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 17, 2024
Agents with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Alamogordo station recently intercepted a smuggling attempt, as reported in a December 15 post on X by CBP El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent Anthony "Scott" Good.
Thornton outlines legislative agenda, seeks input from New Mexicans: 'As a freshman Senator, what else should I attempt?'
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 9, 2024
State Senate member-elect Ant Thornton, Ph.D., a Republican from Sandia Park, has outlined his legislative agenda for the upcoming 2025 session in post on X, emphasizing his commitment to addressing key issues such as border security, human trafficking, illegal foreign national border crossings, voter ID laws and parental rights.
Lordsburg Border Patrol agents arrest migrants after failed smuggling scheme
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 3, 2024
Migrants attempting to evade detection in the El Paso Sector were arrested by Lordsburg agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to a December 2 post on X by Sector Chief Anthony "Scott" Good.
RPNM chairman criticizes governor over immigration enforcement stance
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 23, 2024
The Republican Party of New Mexico's Chairman, Steve Pearce, has publicly responded to remarks made by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
Domenici Campaign: Opponent Heinrich ‘has only worked to allow more drugs, more cartels, and more violence’
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 20, 2024
U.S. Senate Candidate for New Mexico Nella Domenici's campaign stated that opponent Martin Heinrich's border policies have led to increased danger in New Mexican communities. The Domenici campaign released the statement in a press release on August 19.
Senate Candidate Domenici: 'Open border' is 'furthering the drug, crime, and humanitarian crises' in the US
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 3, 2024
Nella Domenici, U.S. Senate Candidate in New Mexico, said she traveled to the "open border," which she described as a "gateway" for illegal immigration, drug smuggling, and humanitarian crises. Domenici gave her statement to the New Mexico Sun on July 31.
Senate Candidate Domenici: migrant parole program is 'gross misuse of executive power that ignores the bigger problems caused by an open border'
By New Mexico Sun | May 17, 2024
Nella Domenici, a U.S. Senate Candidate in New Mexico, criticized a migrant parole program for "inadmissible aliens" from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela and Nicaragua (CHNV) under the Biden Administration as a "gross misuse of executive power." Domenici conveyed her statement to the New Mexico Sun on May 16.
GOP U.S. Senate candidate for New Mexico: The southern border is 'lawless and out of control'
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 29, 2024
Nella Domenici, a U.S. Senate candidate for the state of New Mexico, stated in a post on X that the southern border is "lawless and out of control." This comment was made in response to a video depicting a group of individuals illegally entering El Paso and subsequently knocking down several Texas National Guard soldiers.
Miller: "We remain vigilant and continue to adjust our operational plans to maximize enforcement efforts against those individuals who do not use lawful pathways or processes, knowing that smugglers continue to use disinformation to prey on vulnerable in
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its July 2023 report on August 18th, drawing particular attention to the increase in total encounters at the border from June to July.
