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Rep. Gabe Vasquez donned an apron and worked alongside employees at Barelas Coffee House on Aug. 18 while advocating for permanent policy changes to benefit tipped workers. (Courtesy photo)

Albuquerque, Congress & Federal Gov.

Rep. Vasquez calls for permanent tax relief, wage increases for tipped workers

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem tours flood damaged areas with Mayor Lynn Crawford and Emergency Manager Eric Queller in Ruidoso, New Mexico, August 19, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

NM Political Report

Secretary Noem visits Ruidoso to review disaster response progress

by NM Political Report August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem paints the steel border wall black in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, August 19, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

Congress & Federal Gov.

Homeland Sec. Noem comes to New Mexico to paint border wall black because Trump thinks it will make it too hot to climb

by NM Political Report August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Vasquez slams proposed $102M cut to New Mexico drug-fighting program

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Lawmakers urge Justice Department to speed RECA implementation for radiation victims

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Report shows reconciliation law will cost poorest Americans $1,200 annually while wealthy gain $13,600

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joins business leaders to discuss how Trump’s ‘Big, Bad Bill’ will raise utility bills on New Mexicans and threaten clean energy jobs, Aug. 8 in Albuquerque.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich hosts roundtable on federal energy legislation’s impact on New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury talks during a town hall meeting inside a packed commission chambers at the Sandoval County Administration Building Monday afternoon.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Stansbury warns of healthcare cuts, praises state response at packed town hall

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Sen. Martin Heinrich speaks to conservation leaders Friday at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate his successful efforts to prevent the sale of public lands during recent reconciliation negotiations in Congress.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich, Stansbury celebrate public lands protection efforts at Valle de Oro Refuge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Senator Luján toured the new Christus Regional Cancer Center and convened a listening session with hospital leadership, doctors, and stakeholders to hear their concerns regarding cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Republicans’ Budget Betrayal.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján tours New Mexico communities, criticizes GOP budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8, 2025August 8, 2025