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Politics: Enter at your own risk
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New Mexico's Governor Wants to Weaken Border Security Just as President Trump is Winning the Fight
By Senator Crystal Brantley and Vince Torres
Last November, the American people sent a clear message at the ballot box: they want secure borders, strong immigration enforcement, and leaders who put the safety of our citizens first. Under President Donald J. Trump's leadership, we have begun delivering on that mandate, building the most secure border in decades, dismantling cartel networks, and restoring law and order at the southern border.
But instead of standing with the American people and the President's historic gains, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is moving in the opposite direction. Her latest proposal would ban local and state governments from contracting with federal immigration authorities for detention services. On paper, she calls it "compassion." In reality, it is a direct assault on public safety, economic stability, and the progress we have fought so hard to achieve, especially in our southern New Mexico border communities.
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SANTA FE — Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to a Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to strike down New Mexico's seven day waiting period for gun purchases:
Today's decision by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is deeply disappointing, plainly wrong and likely to cost lives in New Mexico. New Mexico's waiting period law was carefully crafted to minimize gun violence while respecting Second Amendment rights. The dissenting opinion in today's ruling even notes that New Mexico's law "is likely to save approximately thirty-seven lives per year."
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Santa Fe, NM — The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals today reversed a lower court decision which had authorized the implementation of a cooling-off period for firearms purchases established by New Mexico's "Waiting Period Act." This state law, enacted as HB 129 in 2024, requires a seven-day waiting period for anyone seeking to legally acquire a firearm.
The Appeals Court ruling explains what law-abiding gun owners in New Mexico have said all along, that "Cooling-off periods infringe on the Second Amendment by preventing the legal acquisition of firearms." The court further concluded that this New Mexico law "is likely an unconstitutional burden on the Second Amendment rights of its citizens."
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Santa Fe, NM — Yesterday, two Democrat lawmakers –Senator Harold Pope & Representative Cristina Parajón–officially resigned from the Fair Districts Task Force. This working group is commissioned to provide redistricting recommendations for consideration by the New Mexico Legislature. The task force is composed of state lawmakers, representatives from the Governor's office, the Secretary of State, and various members of the public.
These two Democrat lawmakers cited gerrymandering in other states as the primary purpose for their resignations. In an email sent to the task force, Senator Harold Pope (D-Albuquerque) even claimed that "our neighbors and fellow Americans are trapped in districts carved up for partisan advantage." But the irony is this: New Mexico voters, 46% of whom voted for Republican President Donald Trump less than a year ago, have been denied anything except exclusive Democrat Party representation in our federal and statewide offices, and counties which have historically voted for Republican candidates were "carved up" by Democrats during the state's most recent redistricting efforts.
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NEW MEXICO AUGUST 7 - Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham took a cheap shot when responding to NM House Minority Leader Gail Armstrong clearly missing Armstrong's point.
RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela weighed in:
"Once again, Governor Lujan Grisham has chosen to misrepresent the facts and deflect responsibility for the ongoing public safety crisis under her administration. Let's set the record straight:
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Santa Fe, NM — Today, the Hearing Subcommittee of the Interim Legislative Ethics Committee published a written order declining to pursue any disciplinary action against State Senator Mimi Stewart (D-Albuquerque), the President Pro Tempore of the New Mexico State Senate. On Friday, the subcommittee received evidence supporting allegations that Senator Stewart had violated the legislature's anti-harassment policy by berating a Legislative Council Service employee.
However, by a 4-3 vote*, the subcommittee decided to issue only a written statement rather than pursue any disciplinary action. Despite evidence of both written and verbal abuse from Senator Stewart towards the employee (causing the employee great distress), the subcommittee's majority found there had been no violation of the legislature's anti-harassment policy.
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Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela released the following statement in response to Attorney General Raul Torrez filing a lawsuit.
NEW MEXICO JULY 16 - The Republican Party of New Mexico stands with President Trump in his effort to end reckless federal spending that prioritizes radical agendas over the real needs of American children. President Trump has long warned that he will cut funding for programs that promote DEI indoctrination and that cater to illegal immigrants at the expense of our students and our communities. We support this measure because we believe it will help secure the long-term viability of education programs that put New Mexico children first.
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Santa Fe, NM — Today, State Senator Harold Pope Jr. (D-Albuquerque) announced his 2026 candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. He is a Colorado native who only narrowly won re-election to Senate District 23. This is no surprise, as his work in the legislature has largely promoted progressive ideology. Despite holding radical views out of touch with most New Mexicans, he now thinks he deserves a promotion… New Mexico voters are smarter than this.
In response to the announcement, Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer (R-Farmington) has issued the following statement:
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