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October 15, 2021

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) highlighted the vital need for Congress to pass funding for local drought response efforts in New Mexico and the West during today’s Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee hearing. The hearing, Colorado River Drought Conditions and Response Measures, also featured testimony from three New Mexican water experts.

October 14, 2021

WASHINGTON – As the state of New Mexico has declared the largest number of disaster declarations in history, U.S.Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) pushed for the National Weather Service to deepen relationships with New Mexico’s minority-serving institutions to equip communities with the tools they need to plan for the future.

October 14, 2021

WASHINGTON — In a House Committee on Natural Resources markup yesterday, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) worked to advance 17 bills, including legislation to reinforce Tribal sovereignty and implement offshore oil pipeline safety provisions. The considered legislation includes three key bills cosponsored by Rep.

October 11, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE—Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) and her office celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and events across Albuquerque:

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October 6, 2021

WASHINGTON—Four years after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the island still experiences electric utility failures and periodic blackouts while burning toxic coal. Today, U.S.

October 6, 2021

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), the newest member of the House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples, highlighted the critical need for the U.S.

October 5, 2021

WASHINGTON – During a hearing of the House Committee on Space, Science, and Technology this morning, U.S.

October 4, 2021

WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S.