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Rep. Lord: Impeach Gov. Grisham 'after she unconstitutionally suspended Second Amendment rights in 2023'
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Stefani Lord, a house representative from New Mexico, said that she and Representative John Block have sought to impeach Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for actions they deem unconstitutional, including her 2023 suspension of gun rights.


Sen. Thornton on repeat offender arrest: 'I pray that our judges keep this man behind bars'
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Ant Thornton, senator of New Mexico, has called for the continued detention of a repeat offender following an arrest for armed carjacking and other charges in Albuquerque.


Rep. Block rejects ICE facility comparisons to concentration camps: ‘I’ll always stand against attempts at trivializing the Holocaust’
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John Block, a House representative from New Mexico, has expressed concerns over the comparison of immigrant detention facilities to concentration camps.


Rep. Dow: Gov. Grisham blocked '1st amendment religious rights to attend church or even gather in a park for months on end'
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Rebecca Dow, a House representative from New Mexico, has criticized Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for allegedly undermining constitutional rights during the pandemic and questioned her credibility on crime policy.


Rep. Dow: 'The flow management of the Rio Grande is a disaster'
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Rebecca Dow, a house representative of New Mexico, has emphasized the need for dredging, vegetation management, replanting, and coordinated water planning to address sedimentation and erosion in the Rio Grande.


Rep. Lord: Democrats killed legislation that would 'fix a medical malpractice bill'
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Stefani Lord, a house representative from New Mexico, said that Democrats have blocked reforms to a medical malpractice law, resulting in doctors losing insurance and clinics facing closure.


Sen. Block on DC crime: 'Let's go get those criminals off the street'
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Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that additional law enforcement has improved safety in Washington, D.C., citing more than 1,600 arrests under President Trump's federal initiative.


Hitched Apologists on sexually explicit media in schools: 'We defend the Christian faith by providing good evidence'
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Don Andrade, co-host of The Hitched Apologists, said on the Chile Wire podcast that following concerns raised by a school board speech, they compiled a guide documenting more than 125 sexually explicit books currently circulating.


Sen. Block: 'Approx. 100,000 unqualified people received Medicaid benefits in New Mexico'
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Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that approximately 100,000 unqualified individuals received Medicaid benefits in the state as recently as 2023.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses survivor advocacy and rural healthcare on social media
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández used her Twitter account on September 4, 2025 to highlight meetings with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and address issues such as rural hospital protections and political discourse involving Donald Trump.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses culture, crime policy, and veterans' rights in recent posts
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared several posts between September 2-4, 2025 discussing New Mexico's cultural events, her stance on crime policy within the Democratic party, and concerns over a VA abortion rule affecting veterans' rights.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández questions GOP handling of Epstein file redactions
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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández voiced concerns on September 3, 2025 about how Republicans are handling redactions in newly released Epstein-related files, questioning transparency and oversight processes in Congress


Sam Bregman highlights Metropolitan Court Team efforts in Bernalillo County
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Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman praised his office's Metropolitan Court Team in several social media posts on September 2 and September 3, 2025.


UNM Hospital prepares opening of new Critical Care Tower with expanded departments
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The University of New Mexico Hospital will open its new Critical Care Tower (CCT) on October 5, bringing together a range of clinical departments aimed at enhancing patient care for residents across the state.


Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes GOP actions and addresses housing and health issues in recent posts
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U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández used her social media platform on September 3, 2025, to comment on congressional oversight involving former President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein files, thank Planned Parenthood, and advocate for housing...


A conversation addresses New Mexico’s health care provider shortage
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Most New Mexicans are aware of the shortage of health care providers in the state.


Rep. Block: Albuquerque is 'still the same Third World war zone'
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John Block, a house representative from New Mexico, has expressed concerns about violent crime in Albuquerque, contradicting Mayor Tim Keller's positive outlook on the city's safety.


Rep. Lord: 'Democrats pushed to shut down ICE facilities, threatening hundreds of jobs and millions in local revenue'
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Stefani Lord, a House representative from New Mexico, expressed concerns about the potential economic impact of closing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.


Sen. Block: Rep. Anaya's comparison of ICE facilities to concentration camps is 'ridiculous, ignorant'
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Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, has criticized Representative Marianna Anaya for her comparison of an ICE facility to Nazi concentration camps.


Sen. Thornton: Gov. Grisham opposes Trump's use of National Guard but 'has no problem deploying them in Albuquerque and Espanola'
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Ant Thornton, a senator from New Mexico, has expressed criticism of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's decision to reject federal National Guard deployment to the border.