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June 8, 2022

WASHINGTON—As the country continues to experience an epidemic of gun violence and communities in Uvalde, Buffalo, and Laguna Woods mourn the children and individuals killed during tragic mass shootings, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted to pass the Protecting Our Kids Act (H.R. 7910) in the House of Representatives.

June 7, 2022

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.-03), Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), and Yvette Herrell (N.M.-02) are calling on President Joe Biden to approve a request from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for expanded federal assistance eligibilities for Colfax, Mora, and San Miguel Counties.

June 6, 2022

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As communities across New Mexico face interconnected challenges to well-being, economic security, and sustainability, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) announced her selections for 15 projects she has submitted for consideration in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.

June 3, 2022
WASHINGTON– In the wake of wildfire devastation that has impacted communities and homes across the state, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S.
June 3, 2022

WASHINGTON (June 3, 2022) — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are welcoming more than $3.7 million in federal funding from AmeriCorps. These grants will support New Mexico organizations working to improve youth engagement and environmental stewardship through service. 

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May 30, 2022

EDGEWOOD—Today, ahead of her remarks at the Town of Edgewood’s Purple Heart and Memorial Day ceremony, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following Memorial Day statement honoring our nation’s fallen service members:

May 25, 2022

WASHINGTON – Legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) to address drought and water security in New Mexico and across the United States is gaining momentum after it was considered during today’s hearing in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Water & Power Subcommittee. U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) leads the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

May 19, 2022

WASHINGTON—As the worst drought in 1,200 years grips communities across the West and wildfires continue to burn across the state of New Mexico, U.S.