U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury recently made headlines after posting a photo on social media of her holding a sign in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol that reads, “This is not normal,” with President Donald Trump in the frame. The post quickly went viral and has generated thousands of comments, likes, retweets, and views on her page. An altercation occurred when a Texas Republican lawmaker tried to take the sign out of Stansbury’s hands.
In other news, the Governor’s Office released the résumés of the individuals Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham nominated to serve on the Board of Regents at Western New Mexico University. One résumé that stood out was that of Steven Neville, a Republican from Aztec with an impressive background in the state Senate. What caught people’s attention was what appeared to be fingers photocopied on the left side of his résumé.
Additionally, high-ranking New Mexico Democrat, Sen. Michael Padilla, expressed “extreme concern” to President Trump regarding the fate of a federal program designed to expand high-speed internet access across the country. Padilla urged Trump to contact him directly to discuss the issue, highlighting the impact it would have on New Mexico if the program were to be stopped or paused.
Lastly, New Mexicans mourned the death of Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona, who passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from cancer treatment. Grijalva was remembered as a leading progressive voice on environmental and climate change issues, with Gov. Lujan Grisham and members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation expressing messages of condolence and honoring his advocacy for important causes.
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