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USDA: Emergency funds will not be used for SNAP during shutdown 

nm.news by alexrossnmnews October 24, 2025October 24, 2025
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with New Mexico public broadcasting leaders to address the devastating impact of federal funding cuts that will eliminate $5.8 million in annual support for stations across the state.
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Heinrich, Luján push back against claims that USDA can’t access funds for SNAP due next month

nm.news by alexrossnmnews October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
New Mexico lawmakers have allocated $5.9 million to support public television and radio stations statewide after Congress eliminated federal funding for public broadcasting. The state funding includes $1.7 million specifically for New Mexico PBS, which faced an 18% budget cut totaling $1.7 million for fiscal year 2026 due to the congressional rescission vote, according to Franz Joachim, general manager and CEO of New Mexico PBS.
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New Mexico allocates $5.9 million to public broadcasting after federal funding cuts

nm.news by nm-political-report October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
The Trump administration cut $195.2 million in federal energy funding from New Mexico, terminating 321 energy projects nationwide. This decision, announced by Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, affected 16 Democratic-led states and $8 billion in approved funding.
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Adding shutdown pressure, Trump cuts Dem state climate funds, including $195.2 million from New Mexico

nm.news by kevinabqnews October 2, 2025October 3, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, Congress & Federal Gov., Congress & Federal Gov., NM Political Report, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

New Mexico’s Congressional leaders on the shutdown: Speaker “doesn’t give a f*ck about working people” and more

nm.news by nm-political-report October 1, 2025October 1, 2025
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez calls on social media companies to stop illegal gun sales

nm.news by nm-political-report September 19, 2025
stood with governors and lieutenant governors from eight Pueblos to call for permanent protection of the sacred landscape
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico delegation, Pueblo leaders urge Trump administration to maintain Chaco Canyon drilling ban

nm.news by kevinabqnews September 17, 2025September 17, 2025
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., announces his cosponsored legislation Thursday aimed at reversing Republican health care cuts and permanently extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez cosponsors bill to reverse GOP health care cuts

nm.news by kevinabqnews September 15, 2025September 15, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico senators blast Republicans for blocking Epstein document release

nm.news by kevinabqnews September 11, 2025September 11, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico politicians push for completion of tribal water rights

nm.news by nm-political-report September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

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