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City advances Rail Trail projects connecting Downtown Albuquerque with Old Town
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Construction is progressing on The Rail Trail, a seven-mile multi-use path in Albuquerque intended to connect Downtown and Old Town.


Rep. Block: I am considering legislation to make 'not using your turn signal and disobeying traffic laws a felony'
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John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, announced he is considering legislation to classify not using turn signals and disobeying traffic laws as felonies.


Rep. Block on TX quorum fight: 'The Radical Left isn’t used to us calling their bluffs or playing by their own rules'
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John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, expressed his support for Governor Greg Abbott's actions to remove Texas Democrats who broke quorum.


Rep. Dow on state governance: 'We need balance in New Mexico'
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Rebecca Dow, a former House Representative of New Mexico, emphasized the importance of balance in state government for fostering debate, consensus, and data-driven policy.


State Rep. Lord on proposed gun grab bills: 'Come on, Republicans, do better!'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that most Republicans did not oppose proposed gun control bills in committee and called for greater defense of constitutional rights.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses public safety concerns and recognizes local hero
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlighted pressing public safety issues and recognized community achievements through social media posts on August 7-8, 2025.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes GOP-backed federal worker policies and budget cuts
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U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández criticized recent Republican-led policy changes affecting VA workers' union rights and warned that proposed budget cuts would significantly impact essential services in New Mexico.


Deb Haaland addresses veterans’ issues and tribal partnerships in recent campaign posts
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Deb Haaland posted several messages between August 7-8, 2025 highlighting support for veterans and Tribal Nations while also noting local pride in New Mexico’s landscape.


Sen. Block: 'The economy is strong but could be stronger with interest rate cuts'
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Jay Block, Senator of New Mexico, said that the recent decline in U.S. inflation indicates economic strength but emphasized the necessity for further interest rate cuts to enhance conditions.


Sen. Thornton: 'Tell Hamas to release the remaining hostages' and this could all be over
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Senator Ant Thornton of New Mexico has called on Representative Melanie Stansbury to advocate for the release of hostages by Hamas and to facilitate humanitarian access.


Sen. Thornton on 2016 Russia election interference claims: 'The walls are closing in on members of the Obama Administration'
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Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, said that new evidence is exposing a conspiracy by Obama Administration officials to damage President Trump and called for accountability to restore trust in the Republic.


Rep. Block: Only way to fix New Mexico's health care crisis is 'malpractice reform'
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John Block, House Representative of New Mexico, said that malpractice reform is essential to addressing the state's health care crisis and retaining doctors.


Rep. Lord: 'New Mexico ranked the worst school system in the nation, again'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has said that the state's last-place ranking in education highlights persistent issues that lawmakers have not addressed.


Sen. Block: 'Abusing staffers is now legal in New Mexico thanks to a new rule by Democrats'
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Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has expressed concerns over a new ethics committee policy that he claims allows legislators to mistreat staff members without facing repercussions.


Rep. Dow: 'Dismantling critical federal enforcement tools in the state doesn’t strengthen security—it weakens it'
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Rebecca Dow, a House Representative of New Mexico, expressed concerns that efforts to restrict federal enforcement could undermine law enforcement and public safety as the state grapples with rising security issues. This statement was made on the social media platform X.


Sen. Thornton: 'Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is not a reason to call a Special Session'
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Senator Ant Thornton of New Mexico has expressed skepticism regarding Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's call for a special session on immigration detention, suggesting it may be politically motivated.


Deb Haaland highlights healthcare and economic plans in posts about New Mexico gubernatorial run
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Deb Haaland announced her commitment to address major issues such as healthcare costs and job growth if elected governor of New Mexico through a series of posts on August 6-7, 2025.


Central New Mexico Community College seeks business partners for fall job-shadow program
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Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is seeking local businesses in Albuquerque to take part in its Fall Job-Shadow Program, scheduled from October 29 through November 5.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights tourism nomination and health care ruling
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared updates between August 5-7, 2025 about New Mexico's tourism nomination, support for Miss New Mexico Madyson Kettler at Miss America, and a federal judge's decision protecting Medicaid funding for Planned...


Rio Grande Foundation comments on fraud investigation at state insurance office
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A lawsuit and internal investigation are underway at New Mexico’s Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI).