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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses food aid and healthcare concerns in recent posts
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted several statements on October 30, 2025, focusing on food assistance funding and healthcare policy while also thanking a fellow senator.


Chamber event highlights support for UNM Athletics and future projects
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On October 25, members of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and their families gathered at the University of New Mexico Stadium for the Chamber’s Shakers & Stirrers event.


Common Cause New Mexico launches statewide bilingual voter protection program
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Common Cause New Mexico has launched a statewide voter protection program ahead of Election Day, aiming to support voters as they head to the polls.


Rep. Lord on Sarah McArthur controversial remarks: 'Hatred isn't empowerment. Bigotry isn't progress'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, expressed her views on derogatory comments made by Roswell school board candidate Sarah McArthur.


Rep. Dow on explicit school library content: Parents are a child's primary educator, 'not the government'
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Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, emphasized the importance of parental involvement in scrutinizing public school and library materials.


Rep. Dow on the 2026 election: 'Please for the love of NM, vote in some balance'
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Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that voters should seek greater political balance in the 2026 elections and evaluate policies based on outcomes rather than intentions.


Rep. Lord: Rio Rancho school union 'has become a campaign arm of the radical Left'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has expressed concerns regarding the Rio Rancho School Employees’ Union.


Rep. Block on health care funding: 'I voted against socialist health care funded by you, the taxpayers'
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John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, expressed his opposition to taxpayer-funded health care and Planned Parenthood funding.


Rep. Block: Christine Chandler 'admitting to literally feeding fentanyl addiction'
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John Block, a Representative from New Mexico, said that House Judiciary Chair Christine Chandler acknowledged giving cash to vagrants in opposition to panhandling laws.


Sen. Block on economic outlook: 'Inflation is low, stock market is at record highs'
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Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, said that President Trump's economic strategy continues to yield strong results.


Sen. Block on inflation and markets: 'Trust the American consumer and the policies of this administration'
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Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has expressed that Americans should focus on consumer confidence and the current administration's policies rather than expert predictions.


Sen. Thornton on explicit school library content: 'Young children should not be exposed to this nonsense'
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Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, said that schools and libraries should better inform parents about book content and prevent young children from accessing inappropriate materials.


House Republican Leader Armstrong on media edits: 'The wording that they put in changed the whole narrative'
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Gail Armstrong, the House Republican leader for the New Mexico House of Representatives, has said that her op-ed was altered in a manner that changed its meaning.


May Center for Learning Director on structured literacy: 'Why are we not adopting biliteracy structured literacy programs?'
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Megan Rosker, Director of Admissions and Outreach for the May Center for Learning, has emphasized the school's commitment to supporting neurodivergent students.


UNM launches national search for next university president
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The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has started a national search for the institution’s next president.


UNM School of Law honors alumni at annual distinguished achievement awards dinner
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The University of New Mexico School of Law and its Alumni Association Board held the annual Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner on October 17, 2025.


Senator Larry Scott voices opposition to proposed WELC rule changes
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State Senator Larry Scott spoke at a public hearing before the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission on October 20, 2025, to address proposed changes in financial assurance bonding levels and new authority for the Oil Conservation Division (OCD)...


UNM Hospital’s CAMINOS program integrates addiction care into inpatient treatment
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Patients at The University of New Mexico Hospital who have substance use disorders are now receiving more comprehensive care thanks to the CAMINOS program.


New Mexico explores energy partnerships with Japan following trade mission
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced an agreement between Fujitsu, a Japanese technology company, and New Mexico State University (NMSU) to establish an innovation hub at NMSU in the coming year.


Albuquerque Sunport unveils Knowledge Concourse highlighting New Mexico colleges and universities
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The Albuquerque International Sunport has launched the “Knowledge Concourse,” an exhibit that showcases eight of New Mexico’s higher education institutions.