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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández calls out GOP leadership on government funding and healthcare

On September 29, 2025, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted several statements highlighting concerns about government shutdowns and health care policy under Republican leadership.


New Mexico public libraries report high interest in local history and genealogy

New Mexico public libraries are showing strong engagement in local history and genealogy, according to a special section of the 2025 annual Public Library Survey (PLS).


Western New Mexico women's golf finishes eleventh at WT Fall Invitational

The Western New Mexico University women's golf team concluded the WT Fall Invitational in Amarillo, Texas, on September 30.


Kirtland Air Force Base holds expo connecting military families with healthcare resources

On September 17, the 377th Medical Group at Kirtland Air Force Base organized the Bump and Beyond Expo.


New Mexico United defeats Lexington SC after lengthy weather delays

New Mexico United secured a 2-1 victory over Lexington SC on Sunday night, overcoming nearly four hours of weather delays.


Western New Mexico women's golf sits eleventh after first day at WT Women's Invitational

The Western New Mexico University women's golf team began play at the WT Women's Invitational on September 29 in Amarillo, Texas.


Eastern New Mexico volleyball falls to Texas A&M-Kingsville in straight sets

The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team ended its three-match winning streak with a 3-0 loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday in Kingsville, Texas.


New Mexico United hosts Lexington SC as playoff race intensifies

New Mexico United will host Lexington SC this Sunday at The Lab in a match that could prove important for the team's USL Championship playoff hopes.


New Mexico Fire & EMS Expo returns with expanded training opportunities

Firefighters, EMS personnel, and emergency responders from across New Mexico are set to gather in Socorro for the 12th annual New Mexico Fire & EMS Expo.


Western New Mexico women’s cross country sets records at UC Riverside Invitational

Western New Mexico University’s women’s cross country team finished 11th at the UC Riverside Invitational held on Saturday in Riverside, California.



Rep. Dow: Democrats' political violence 'is the result of hateful rhetoric'

Rebecca Dow, a house representative from New Mexico, said that recent rhetoric from Democrats labeling Republicans with derogatory terms has contributed to political violence.


Sen. Thornton: There is 'intensified rhetoric coming from the left'

Ant Thornton, a senator from New Mexico, recently joined Bob Clark on KKOB News Radio with Jay Block to discuss political rhetoric, the Special Session, and healthcare access.


Sen. Block responds to Democrats' ICE-KKK comparison: 'This is why the violence on the left is so bad'

Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that comparisons between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) are inaccurate and contribute to political violence.


Sen. Block on healthcare shortage: 'New Mexico is bleeding doctors'

Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, has highlighted the increasing costs of malpractice insurance and legal judgments as factors exacerbating the state's doctor shortage.


Rep. Block: 'Crazed leftists call us fascists and are comparing ICE agents to the KKK'

John Block, a House representative from New Mexico, has criticized Democratic rhetoric that equates the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), describing it as extreme and a threat to public safety.


Rep. Block: 'ICE agents in other states are being forced to conceal their identities' for safety

John Block, a representative from New Mexico, expressed concerns over rhetoric comparing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), describing it as reckless and potentially endangering federal officers' families.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes Trump administration's healthcare and DOJ actions

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández issued several posts on September 25-26, 2025 criticizing former President Donald Trump's healthcare policies and Department of Justice actions against James Comey.


Eastern New Mexico volleyball opens conference play against Texas A&M International and Kingsville

The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team is set to begin its conference schedule with away matches against Texas A&M International on Friday and Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday.


Pacific Fusion selects Albuquerque for $1 billion research campus creating hundreds of jobs

Pacific Fusion, a company specializing in fusion energy, has chosen New Mexico for its first Research and Manufacturing Campus.