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Rep. Lord on immigration order: 'Albuquerque risks losing more than $68 million in federal funding'
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Stefani Lord, a house representative from New Mexico, has raised concerns that Albuquerque law enforcement agencies are defying a presidential immigration order, potentially jeopardizing tens of millions in federal funds.

Sen. Thornton on immigration order: 'If we don’t follow federal law, we shouldn’t receive federal funding'
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Ant Thornton, a senator from New Mexico, said that the state risks losing federal support if its leaders continue to defy national immigration laws and executive directives.

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Rep. Block on immigration ruling: 'A sad day in America'
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John Block, a representative from New Mexico, expressed concerns regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision on immigration, stating it would "endanger Americans" and voiced support for offshore detention of undocumented individuals.


State Sen. Block on Judge Dugan indictment: 'No one is above the law'
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Jay Block, a state senator for New Mexico, said that the federal indictment of Judge Hannah Dugan demonstrates that accountability applies to all.


State Rep. Block on South African refugee arrivals: 'I’m glad you’ve left your genocidal, racist, terrible, oppressive third-world country'
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John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, has expressed support for refugees from South Africa while criticizing the South African government.


State Rep. Dow on fentanyl crisis: 'New Mexico has been failed by a single party controlling the courts'
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Rebecca Dow, the state representative for New Mexico District 38, has expressed concerns that partisan control has not effectively addressed the rising issues of crime and drug trafficking in the state.


State Sen. Thornton: 'NM’s southern border is closed for business to cartels & gangs'
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Ant Thornton, the state senator for New Mexico District 19, said that federal action under President Donald Trump has curbed trafficking and improved border safety.


Las Cruces Border Patrol, Homeland Security arrest 13 illegal aliens at stash house
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Las Cruces Station agents, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), have arrested 13 individuals at an Airbnb stash house.


Sen. Sharer on SB 36 hiding illegal immigrants' information: Democrats 'voted to keep our state dangerous'
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New Mexico State Senator Bill Sharer said Senate Bill 36, which was passed by Democrats, undermines federal law enforcement and prioritizes illegal immigrants over citizen safety. Sharer made these remarks in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 24, 2025.


Poll shows strong support for immigration enforcement while New Mexico's sanctuary cities reaffirm status, legislature considers competing bills
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New Mexico remains at the center of the national immigration debate following President Donald Trump’s re-election, with several municipalities reaffirming their sanctuary status while the state legislature considers competing legislation over the issue.


CBP agents in Deming, Las Cruces arrest 12 illegal immigrants
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Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from the Deming and Las Cruces Stations have arrested 12 individuals after intercepting a reported smuggling operation.


Sen. Brantley on new border security bills: 'Border security is public safety'
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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
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Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) pre-filed four bills focused on public safety in New Mexico.


Four migrants rescued by Border Patrol agents from the Lordsburg Station
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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
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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
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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!'
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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
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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'
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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
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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.