Politics

Luján, Leger Fernández, Davids, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Bill To Prevent Wrongful Detention Of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced the bipartisan Respect Tribal IDs Act to improve how Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel recognize and interact with Tribal identification documents during immigration enforcement. The legislation comes amid growing reports of Native Americans being questioned, Read More

Rep. Chandler Endorses McQueen For Land Commissioner

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Rep. CHRISTINE CHANDLER
District 43
Los Alamos, Sandoval & Santa Fe Counties

I write to express my unequivocal endorsement of Matthew McQueen as the Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Public Lands.

The New Mexico Constitution assigns to the office the important responsibility of providing a strong and reliable revenue stream to support our public schools, hospitals and other public institutions. It currently relies heavily on the mineral extraction sector, while at the same time striving to diversify its economic base to meet its constitutional obligations. The revenue generated Read More

New Mexico True Program Influences $2.3B Visitor Spending

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s flagship tourism marketing campaign delivered its highest return on investment since launching nearly 15 years ago, influencing $2.3 billion in visitor spending, according to an independent report.

The findings, from Strategic Marketing & Research, Inc., show that the New Mexico True campaign directly influenced nearly 1.2 million trips to the state in 2025, producing $169 million in state and local tax revenue—meaning that for every one dollar spent by the New Mexico Tourism Department on the New Mexico True campaign in 2025, New Mexico received Read More

LAFRW: 2026 Constitution Essay Contest Winners

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By JENNIFER MCKERLEY
LAFRW

On April 25, members, friends and guests of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) filled Fuller Lodge for a Freedom Tea, which celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

Attendees enjoyed tea, a variety of snacks and desserts, and competing in a silent auction. President Linda Bullock officiated the event, and after the prayer and pledge, Ramona Goolsby presented the keynote address.

Goolsby is the Republican candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State, the office that oversees
the state’s elections, campaign Read More

Scenes From Governor’s 2026 ‘Spring Fling’ Event

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Los Alamos resident Prisca Tiasse and her family greet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the Spring Fling event on May 9 at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham playfully reacts to the oversized hat prop set out in the photo booth during the Spring Fling event on May 9 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final Spring Fling event took place Saturday, May 9, in Santa Fe. Her term in office comes to an end on Dec. 31, 2026.

All registered families from across the state were transported and welcomed to the Governor’s mansion Read More

FBI: Zuni Woman Pleads Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni woman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after her 2-month-old daughter died from asphyxiation.

According to court documents, on the night of Jan. 25, 2025, Miranda Cachini, 27, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, consumed alcoholic beverages and fell asleep while breastfeeding her 2-month-old daughter in bed. During the night, Cachini rolled over on top of the baby, causing her to pass away by asphyxiation.

Cachini pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and faces up to eight years in prison at sentencing.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Read More

Luján, Britt Unveil Bipartisan Advancing Water Reuse Act

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide a federal tax incentive for manufacturers and other industrial entities to invest in water reuse systems and infrastructure. As the nation’s aging water infrastructure struggles to meet growing public and private demands for freshwater, the Advancing Water Reuse Act will expand investments in water reuse to protect water, reduce demand on freshwater supplies, and spur business development Read More

Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Luján, Barrasso Suicide Lifeline Bill

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan legislation Monday night to increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by assessing challenges to transmitting geolocation information.

“The 988 hotline is a critical resource for those facing mental health crises and has saved countless lives in New Mexico and across the country,” Sen. Luján said. “Senate passage of our bipartisan bill is an important step toward making the 988 hotline more reliable, efficient, Read More