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Speaker Javier Martínez

@javierfornm.bsky.social
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Father, husband, son of immigrants. Social Impact Lawyer. Speaker of the New Mexico House. Boxing, baseball, football, futbol, and lucha libre fan.

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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Rest in power, old man. ✊🏽
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Reena Szczepanski @reenaszcz.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Moms in Congress just took on Speaker Johnson and won! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 “We’re changing the way that Congress works, making sure that moms and parents have a voice,” Pettersen said.
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New Mexico House Democrats @nmhousedems.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
New Mexico House Democrats condemn political violence in all of its forms. We are grateful that no one was hurt in this senseless act. We appreciate law enforcement’s swift response and expect that those responsible will be held accountable. www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
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N.M. GOP reports 'deliberate act of arson' at Albuquerque headquarters
"We are deeply relieved that no one was harmed in what could have been a tragic and deadly attack," party Chair Amy Barela said in a statement.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Transformative investments in transitional housing for our city/county. Big props to my House colleagues for their hard work on this. LFG! 💪🏾
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Grateful to Chair Nathan Small & the House Appropriations and Finance Committee for their open, collaborative, and transparent process to build a budget that will have immediate impacts for New Mexicans now, while saving for and investing in our future. We’re leading with compassion and conviction!
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Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · 24/02/2025
Musk, Trump and Project 2025 are working hard to kill American energy jobs. Net result will be higher energy bills. www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
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GOP think tank that tried to stop VA offshore wind now says ‘go ahead’
The Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy said canceling America’s biggest offshore wind project under construction, off the Virginia coast, no…
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Reena Szczepanski @reenaszcz.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
No one should have to make 10 calls to find an appointment when they need behavioral health care, and that’s the reality that we are trying to change. Senate Bill 1 provides a sustainable, long-term funding source so we can meet New Mexicans’ needs today, and for many years to come.
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New Mexico House Democrats @nmhousedems.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Yesterday, the House passed a bill to let New Mexican service industry workers keep all the money from the tips they earn. HB 22 would prohibit employers from deducting credit card fees from workers’ tips.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
We’re delivering for you, New Mexico! From lowering the cost of living to making our communities safer, your @nmhousedems.bsky.social have your back. 🫵🏽💪🏾❤️
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New Mexico House Democrats @nmhousedems.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Tonight, HB8, our public safety package passed the House floor! HB8 is the result of months of work and combines several smart, well-vetted & bipartisan public safety measures. This is a strong first step this session toward making New Mexico safer for all.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Thank you for fighting the good fight, @senatorheinrich.bsky.social @nmhousedems.bsky.social will continue to push for state policies that make life more affordable for NM’s families. The plutocracy can’t stop us.
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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 13/02/2025
I joined @fernandez.house.gov and @senatorheinrich.bsky.social to demand answers from Postmaster General DeJoy about the Chimayó Post Office. After two years, it’s unacceptable that no action has been taken to rebuild. The Chimayó Post Office must be rebuilt now.
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New Mexico House Democrats @nmhousedems.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
HB 8: ✅Creates paths to appropriate treatment for folks in the criminal justice system ✅Enhances penalties for fentanyl trafficking, shooting threats at schools & repeat car theft ✅Bans devices to convert guns to automatic weapons ✅Tightens DWI laws
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New Mexico House Democrats @nmhousedems.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
HB8, our public safety package, is headed to the House Floor. This bill brings together well-vetted proposals that reflect the input of law enforcement, community leaders & everyday New Mexicans. Along w/ investments in behavioral healthcare, HB8 can help make New Mexico safer.
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Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 12/02/2025
The Senate Education Committee unanimously advanced a proposal to overhaul oversight of university boards of regents in New Mexico Wednesday.
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Bills, constitutional amendments addressing regent appointments and training move forward • Source New Mexico
The Senate Education Committee unanimously advanced a proposal to overhaul oversight of university boards of regents in New Mexico Wednesday. Co-sponsor Rep. Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) presented…
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
We’re making like affordable for YOU! Let’s go New Mexico! 🫵🏽🫶🏽💪🏾❤️
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New Mexico House Democrats @nmhousedems.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
By guaranteeing and funding the right to early childhood education, New Mexico eliminated one of the biggest expenses for many families. A family with a 4-year-old & an infant in full-time care can now save around $23,000 on childcare per year.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Hosted dinner for our amazing cleaning crew this week. These are the people who keep the roundhouse moving. My mom & dad clean offices for a living too, so this one is personal for me. To me, these folks are not invisible. These folks are the reason I do the work that I do. ❤️💪🏾
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New Mexico House Democrats @nmhousedems.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
#TrumpTarriffs are already raising prices. The price of a case of large avocados jumped $20 this week.🧐🥑 While the chaos in Washington continues, your NM House Dems are focused on delivering practical solutions that make life better and more affordable for you & your family.
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New Mexico House Democrats @nmhousedems.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
ICYMI: Speaker @javierfornm.bsky.social spoke with Daniel Chacon for the @thenewmexican.bsky.social's new podcast “Around the Roundhouse.” Speaker laid out House Dems’ priorities, which are already moving quickly through the Roundhouse. www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
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'Around the Roundhouse': A conversation with state House Speaker Javier Martínez
Martínez talks about his relationship with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham following a short-lived 2024 special session on public safety that resulted in some critical words.
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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
New jobs report one of the worst since COVID - 143,000 jobs created. So far under Trump: - GDP growth has slowed - Job growth has slowed - Inflation has risen - Destructive tariffs loom - Fed did not cut interest rates - GOP econ plans will explode the deficit
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Never pass up an opportunity to try the chicharrones and red chile from a matanza, even when you happen to be wearing a tan suit. Thank you to the gracious volunteers from Valencia County for feeding so many folks at the Roundhouse today!
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
We’ve built a movement that is radically compassionate and unapologetically hopeful. New Mexico is well on its way toward the promised land. This people powered movement will not stop. We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
NM’s immigrant community showed up today. We are your cooks, your housekeepers, your construction workers, & yes we are also your Speakers of the House, your congresspeople and your city councilors. Maybe one day we’ll be your Governors and that little guy next to me may one day be your President.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
It was great hosting former HUD Secretary @juliancastrotx.bsky.social at the Roundhouse a couple of weeks ago. Now leading the Latino Community, Sec. Castro is helping build the next generation of Latino leadership. Adelante!
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Rare weekend off during legislative session. Made some bomb chilaquiles for bkfast then worked on the old truck. Supporting Canadian & Mexican beer brands today-because those beers are about to get more expensive. Also, the almost 7qts of oil I bought for the oil change were pricey. #TrumpsTariffa
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
#TrumpsTariffs will increase your taxes by an average of $670 per household. Thank goodness @nmhousedems.bsky.social have consistently cut taxes for New Mexicans, returning well over $200 million per year to working people.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
And wait until he starts his mass deportations. Immigrant workers account for a large share of workers in the oil and gas industry. This will be an economic disaster for New Mexico.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
New Mexicans are already feeling the devastating impact of #TrumpTariffs. From avocados to tomatoes, life is about to get more expensive for you. House Democrats will continue to deliver practical solutions to make life more affordable for you. abqjournal-nm.newsmemory.com?publink=029f...
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‘Nervous and worried’
BY MATTHEW NARVAIZJOURNAL STAFF WRITER John Gonzales said the price of
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
@repgabevasquez.bsky.social is 💯 correct. Mass deportations will damage some of NM’s top economic drivers - including oil and gas, agriculture, and tourism.
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Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 28/01/2025
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Tuesday she believes this legislative session will be the one in which lawmakers send to her desk reforms that would connect mental health treatment to people who are accused of crimes, but are unable to stand trial.
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New Mexico governor: Competency and commitment reforms ‘critical’ this year • Source New Mexico
Lujan Grisham said an omnibus public safety package could reach her desk “before the midway point” in the session.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Let’s go @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social! What a team and what a win. Let’s go get ‘em KC bros! 🦅
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
This is dangerous and sick. Why would ICE ask a tribal member for a passport? Why would they suspect them of being on the country illegally? I have my own theory…
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Rare day off during legislative session and we’re hitting up the cages! We’re getting ready for another season of good baseball at the North Valley Little League!
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Signed, sealed, delivered. This is what legislating looks like. Results, not promises. And we’re just getting started…
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
The last 2 years as Speaker have been incredibly rewarding - the best part has been meeting New Mexicans from across the state - from Chamberino to Farmington, Grants, Las Vegas and Artesia. I was honored to host a town hall in Las Cruces yesterday with our southern NM delegation.
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Alex Ross @alexrossreports.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
@javierfornm.bsky.social on the resignation of state Rep. Jared Hembree, R-Roswell: "Although Rep. Hembree only served a short time, he served the people of his district honorably and with a great deal of professionalism. Sending prayers and good energies his way."
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
And we wonder why people have little faith in their public institutions. Shame on the regents and this man’s enablers today and over the years. I promise you, we will be looking VERY closely at WNMU’s budget request this legislative session. www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
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Shepard resigns as WNMU president with deal for new job and $1.9M payment
Shepard will receive $1.909 million by Jan. 15 and a faculty job that will pay him at least $200,000 a year for five years.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Great Saturday supporting small local biz - the best flower shop in town Sunshine Flowers & the best meat market in town Nelson’s! Nelson’s chicharrones were as always incredible and then enjoyed some high school 🏈. Congrats to the Cleveland Storm on a big win!
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Fried turkey, mashed potatoes and red chile. Tomorrow, chicharrones. 💪🏾🫡 ❤️ Puro Nuevo Mexico!
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Professor Fred Harris was one of the giants I so often speak of when I talk about the giants on whose shoulders we stand. He leaves behind a legacy that will live on forever. He lived a life full of purpose. Fred Harris…PRESENTE!
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Algernon D’Ammassa @algernonwrites.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
As more NM journos arrive here, perhaps this resource will help…
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Working New Mexicans are better off because we’re cutting taxes and making healthcare and child care more affordable. #nmleg
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
We have to do better. In NM we’re putting more $ in the pockets of working people than ever before by lowering taxes, & making healthcare, childcare & college affordable. We’ve also invested in technical education so that all our kids can follow their dreams- be it becoming a doctor or a plumber.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
We won’t sit idle. We know what’s up. 💪🏾 NM Democrats are gonna keep delivering for working people.👊🏽 From lowering your taxes to making your healthcare more affordable, 47 ain’t got nothing on us. 🫵🏾 Oh yea, and he better not overstep. Not here in Nuevo México. Because we will fight back.✌🏽 SJM
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Looking forward to some good trouble with these incredible leaders and friends. We will continue to deliver for NM’s workers - from tax relief for workers and small businesses to building an economy that works for all Nuevo Mexicanos. PURO NUEVO MEXICO! 😎
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 16/05/2024
The Biden administration moved on Thursday to downgrade marijuana from the most restrictive category of drugs. It’s a significant shift, even as it does not legalize the drug. Here’s what that means.
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The U.S. Is Easing Marijuana Restrictions. Here’s How It Works.
A new federal rule would reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous, Schedule III drug. It’s a significant shift, even as it does not legalize the drug.
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Speaker Javier Martínez @javierfornm.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
This last week I rode along with the ABQ Police Department in their helicopter during their morning patrol. Big thanks to the men and women who keep us safe day in and day out.
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