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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)

@repstansbury.bsky.social
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Congresswoman representing New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District. Fighting for our future. Working to build a better world. Trail runner & chile connoisseur. ❤️🌶️

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 27m
Everyone’s a Lobo!! ❤️🖤🐺 Honored to join Prof Griego’s Public Policy class at @unm.edu yesterday to talk about how Congress and the public policy process works! Such awesome and insightful questions from our state’s future leaders — we can’t wait to see where they’ll end up next! ✨
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 20h
Didn’t they learn the first time Elon Musk got involved in American politics? -Dismantled life saving agencies -Fired thousands of Americans -Stole our data -Gave himself millions in federal contracts They want him to advise the Pentagon on the future of war?!?!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 23h
So honored to serve our communities every day—today here in Placitas! Pueblo Cultural Center bill just passed the Senate, bringing us one step closer to restoring historic lands in downtown Albuquerque & support the IPCC’s work to lift up Pueblo culture, and economic development. ❤️
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As the President attacks the Kennedy Center, the free press, & the Smithsonian, his intentions are clear: He wants to rewrite our history, & control how it’s told. That’s why I joined Rep. Jackson and Rep. Mfume to introduce our Smithsonian Integrity Act: To keep our museums & history in OUR hands.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Proud to see this day come for the IPCC & 19 Pueblos of New Mexico! The Senate just passed our Albuquerque Indian School Act, bringing us one step closer to returning this land and expanding the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Let’s get this across the finish line in the House! ❤️
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Senate Passes Bill to Transfer Former Albuquerque Indian School Land to 19 New Mexico Pueblos
Overview: The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to transfer a portion of the former Albuquerque Indian School campus to the 19 New Mexico Pueblos for the expansion of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Cente...
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As a graduate alumna of Cornell University, I am disgusted and appalled by the rape and sexual assault allegations by Jane Doe, and stand with her and every student on campus demanding true accountability, justice, and a safe campus.
As a graduate alumna of Cornell University, I am disgusted and appalled by the rape and sexual assault allegations by Jane Doe, and stand with her and every student on campus demanding true accountability, justice, and a safe campus.

Institutional failures like those at Cornell and other universities—and those of the justice system in the Epstein case—are what perpetuate a culture of violence and exploitation of women and girls. Until we decide that the safety of survivors is more important than the comfort of the accused, there will be no safety for women and girls across this country. We stand with every survivor and demand accountability not just for Jane Doe, but for every victim of sexual violence.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
So, this is Trump’s signature on his “Super Intelligence” Accord with tech leaders. …His actual signature, as President of the United States of America—emphasis on UNITED. Just, wow.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
So, actually! Fun fact 🤓 ⬇️ The correct spelling is UNITED States, not “Unites States.” Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We will investigate 👏 every 👏 penny! From the crypto schemes, to insider trading, to back room deals – this is clearly one of most corruption Administrations in American history.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ruidoso family & friends, please stay safe! Residents in the Upper Canyon area are being advised to prepare for possible evacuations due to landslide risk. Follow guidance from local emergency officials, & be ready to evacuate if instructed.  If you’re in need of shelter, head to Gateway Church.
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Ruidoso residents advised to prepare for evacuations due to landslide risk
The Village of Ruidoso advised people in the Upper Canyon area to get ready to evacuate due to the risk of landslides.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New Mexico is leading the way in quantum science & tech! We joined the Roadrunner Venture Studios, NM Economic Development Department, the City of ABQ, Sandia National Labs, the University of New Mexico, & others to cut ribbon on a new state of the art quantum tech hub right in downtown ABQ. (1/2)
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We are 35 days away from the Midterms and here’s what’s going on ⬇️ Cancelled votes, our fight to protect our communities, our rights, and our kids, and the stakes in this moment.
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Rep. Stansbury: 35 Days Out: Here’s What’s Happening
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I am officially back in the Burque and the river is flowing again after months of being dry!! Grateful for this rain, even as it’s brought challenges across the state. Was so excited, I had to go check it out for myself. We even saw a porcupine as we were out and about! 🙏
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
These people have no idea what’s happening in America right now. And, they don’t care. White House Deputy Chief of Staff post last night ⬇️
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Happy National Public Lands Day! 🌅 From the Rio Grande to the top of our mountains, our national parks, and the forest lands and acequias that have sustained our communities for generations, these lands are part of who we are. Public lands are our lands. And we will keep fighting to protect them!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This National Public Lands Day, we say: Hands Off Our Public Lands! At every turn, we are fighting back against this Administration’s efforts to sell our public lands and bulldoze, mine, and drill across sacred sites. We are fighting back in Congress, in the courts, and in our communities.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The White House is the people’s house, and the people deserve to know what’s happening inside. Especially, when POTUS invites a bunch of tech billionaires and the leader of our major global competitor inside. In spite of this court order—the press were once again blocked from reporting last night.
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CNN, MS NOW White House reporters denied access to Xi’s state dinner arrival | CNN Politics
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been allowed back into the White House after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate press badges for the news outlets.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
‼️🚨BREAKING! 🚨‼️ SCOTUS has failed the American people with a dangerous ruling which could be used to purge voter rolls and sew confusion. We’ve seen this move by this President and his allies over & over again: Create fear around our elections, & then use the federal government to try take control.
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The New York Times (@nytimes) on X
Breaking News: The Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration can deploy an expansive voter identification tool, allowing states to hunt for ineligible voters. Critics fear using the system could re...
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The law is clear! Federal law prohibits armed troops at polling places, interference, and using government power to undermine our elections. We will not be intimidated. Know your rights! Make a plan. We must protect the right to vote. 🗳️
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy Friday!! ❤️ It’s been an extraordinary couple of weeks in DC and New York fighting for our communities. Whether in Congress or the halls of the UN, it is an honor every day to represent and work for the people of New Mexico. Excited to head home!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Over the last year— over 5 million people, mostly seniors and kids have lost access to food assistance because of the cruel and inhumane policies of this Administration and their allies in Congress. How do we reverse the damage? ⬇️
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Banning media from the White House is unAmerican and unconstitutional! That’s why a judge signed a restraining order TODAY ordering access be restored. Freedom of the press and free speech are first in our Bill of Rights. Standing in solidarity with all our press right now!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The American people are struggling to put food on the table and a roof over their head. That’s why we’re fighting for the hard-working people of this country! Our duty next Congress is plain and simple. It is time to end the corruption, lower costs, and get justice for survivors.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is inhumane and must be stopped.  We will not stand by and watch ICE threaten the lives of innocent people. No one should have to fear being shot or killed simply because of who they are or how they look.
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Man shot by ICE, detained in Texas with a bullet in his back is back in the hospital, attorney says
The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he is back in the hospital after being held at a detention center with a bullet still lodged in his back.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Epstein’s survivors and the American people demand justice and accountability. That’s what we are fighting for every day. That is why when we return we will vote to hold them accountable!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In New Mexico, 1 in 5 children face food insecurity while our state exports over 90% of our agricultural products and imports over 90% of our food.   If we’re serious about fixing hunger and getting food from our farmer to hungry families, we have to fix our broken food system.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Cancelling votes, refusing to conduct oversight—if you’re not willing to do your job, you shouldn’t have the job.   For 19 months, we’ve watched the GOP refuse to hold this Administration accountable. That’s why voting this November matters more than ever!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Let’s be clear—health care is a human right, not a privilege. This is yet another attempt by the Trump administration to kick hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Americans off their healthcare. Millions are already struggling to access healthcare—and this is their plan? We will be fighting back.
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Trump officials cut 760,000 enrollees from ACA, claiming fraud
Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force concluded that the people were wrongly signed up for the government health care program.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump’s illegal war in Iran is driving up costs for everything from gas to groceries—and our families and farmers are paying the price. Time to end this illegal war!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Free speech includes free press. PERIOD. We stand with every single reporter who refuses to let this Administration decide what gets covered, what gets ignored, and what the American people get to see. The American people deserve the truth, and our reporters have the right to tell it.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Just, no! Hands off our public lands!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Here at the United Nations earlier today wrapping up a meeting with the UN Secretary-General and our Congressional Delegation on the continued need for U.S. leadership on climate action and our commitment to our communities. Proud to be here representing New Mexico and fighting for our future! ❤️
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Trump’s arch is a vanity project. Not a national security project. His claims are not only absurd, but they are a direct affront to the veterans who have proudly served this country and the hallowed ground of Arlington National Cemetery. ⬇️
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
G’mar Chatimah Tovah. To all those observing, I wish you and yours an easy and meaningful fast. May this sacred day be a time for reflection, renewal, and hope. Wishing you peace and a blessed Yom Kippur.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We’re here in NYC for Climate Week—one of the largest gatherings to address climate change in the world! I’ve spent my career working on water & community issues & this work is near and dear to my heart. That’s why we’re here to talk about science, climate action, & to advocate for our communities.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
How ironic is it that the GOP was considering a bill to protect and expand Big Bend National Park last week, at the same time they are refusing to check the President from building a border wall right through the middle of it? Hello no! We're fighting to protect our public lands and communities!
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Rep. Stansbury: Trump's border wall is disrespectful to our people, animals, and ecosystems
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
America’s story and triumphs include the resilience of its people, who have fought for freedom, who have organized and mobilized, and who continue to demand justice today. This is America’s story. And that is why we are fighting to defend it.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Calling all middle and high school students: we want you to apply for the Congressional App Challenge!  If you love coding, technology, and creating your own apps, we want to see what you can build.  Submit by October 26. For more info and to apply, visit: stansbury.house.gov/services/con...
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
‼️🚨 Breaking News at the White House this morning—Trump blocks media access this morning. Not only is this unconstitutional, but it’s un-American.   A free press is a cornerstone of our democracy. He can’t just ban outlets because he doesn’t like the questions they ask or issues they cover. Period.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Our history and our cultural institutions belong to the American people—not to the President! They're a part of our story as a nation, and it belongs to all of us. That’s why Reps. Kweisi Mfume, Jonathan Jackson, and I are fighting to protect the Smithsonian. #HandsOffOurHistory
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Rep. Stansbury: Our history belongs to us - not Trump!
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Rio Grande is running once again after real rain and a record 90 + days dry! But make no mistake, our communities are on the frontlines of climate change. That is why we’re headed to Climate Week in NYC! Earlier this week, we took to the floor to explain why.
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Rep. Stansbury Delivers Speech on Fighting Climate Change
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Smithsonian does not belong to the President, to the Administration, or to any politician. It belongs to the American people. Period.  We’re here today to say Hands Off the Smithsonian!
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Reps. Stansbury, Jackson, and Mfume Introduce Bill to Defend the Smithsonian
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The House is CLOSED for business. Votes are cancelled. Republicans have left town. Chamber doors are locked. But I’m still here, ready to work, ready to fight, and calling on the Speaker and GOP to BRING BACK THE HOUSE!
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Rep. Stansbury Calls on The Speaker of the House to Call the House Back
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
‼️The Speaker cancels votes Iran War and War Powers The Fed raises rates Fight to defend the Smithsonian And a win at the Supreme Court! It’s a chaotic week, but we’re here fighting for the people. ⬇️
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Rep. Stansbury Gives an Update from the Capitol as the Speaker Cancels More Votes
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
‼️🚨 Breaking News 🚨‼️ The Speaker has cancelled votes and is sending us home. And there is really only one reason—impeachment of Pete Hegseth. Here’s what’s going on ⬇️
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We are here to say: Black History is American History, we are not going back, and HANDS OFF the Smithsonian!!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Rep. Joyce Beatty is a national hero again. Hands off the Kennedy Center!
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Housing is a Human Right. The dignity of our communities is non-negotiable. And, the lives of our people are not political props! Period.
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Rep. Stansbury Calls out Republicans for Fighting the Unhoused Instead of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
No to table. It’s time to Impeach.
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