What isn't on the agenda for the governor's upcoming special session (yet) is as interesting as what is on the special session aimed at pushing back at state funding cuts from the federal government. newmexicotelegram.com/governor-cal...

“I will never stop fighting to restore the right to abortion under federal law and protect women’s freedoms to control their own bodies and make the decisions best for their lives, families, and future," Heinrich said.

“When our local leaders called for help to protect their communities, we responded immediately with decisive action,” Lujan Grisham said. The ACLU of New Mexico said, "In our country, a simple, foundational principle is that the military should not be deployed against civilians."

A federal judge sentenced Peña to 80 years in prison for masterminding the scheme after his conviction in March of this year.

Lots of interim legislative meetngs next week. We have you covered on when, where and what they'll be discussing.

The New York Times examined what Trump's big bill means for New Mexico. That and more from this week in New Mexico in our Friday Grab Bag (free to all readers). #nmpol

What sort of New Mexico news stories would you like to see us cover?

Thursday, we asked @heinrich.senate.gov and @lujan.senate.gov what the public can do to support public media. #nmpol

I was at a roundtable meeting where New Mexico's U.S. Senators heard from public media leaders in New Mexico about the importance public media has for communities throughout the state.

I was at a roundtable meeting where New Mexico's U.S. Senators heard from public media leaders in New Mexico about the importance public media has for communities throughout the state.

In 2003, eleven Senate Democrats from Texas fled to Albuquerque for a month to block congressional redistricting. Here's what coverage looked like back then in New Mexico and Texas.

Is yelling at a legislative employee not only rude, but a violation of the state legislature’s anti-harassment policy? #nmpol

There's a legislative ethics subcommittee hearing today at 1:30. All we know is it's about an anti-harrassment allegation against Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart. No other info available. #nmpol

"Unfortunately, this most recent event represents a pattern of antisemitism from this chatbot," the letter, that came after a high-profile tirade of anti-Semitic remarks from Grok, said.

The U.S. House is headed home early to avoid votes on releasing the Epstein files. U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury says it "raises serious questions: either the Administration has been lying or they are all part of a coverup, and the American people deserve answers." #nmpol

The executive order says no city resources can be expended to help federal immigration efforts. This includes helping with raids or detentions.

Looking at the campaign finance reports of federal candidates, a preview of next week's interim legislative committees and more. #nmpol

Reminder if you're following New Mexico Telegram here, you should sign up for the newsletter to get all the stories. Over at newmexicotelegram.com.

Part of Dems' playbook to beat Trump, Republicans: Ask about the Epstein Files

Finished up writing something for my newsletter on New Mexico politics about how NM Democrats are banking on something from Trump's playbook to counter Trump: Jeffrey Epstein. Sign up to get it in your inbox. All posts free through the rest of July. new-mexico-telegram.ghost.io/ghost/#/site

Luján says radio cuts would hurt in emergency situations

We took a look at the race for governor, 11 months away from the primaries, with no incumbent running. #nmpol

The New Mexico congressional delegation is asking Presiden Donald Trump to issue a major disaster for the deadly flooding in Ruidoso. www.heinrich.senate.gov/imo/media/do... #nmpol

Hello. New Mexico Telegram is back after a decade. Come see why.

Gabe Vasquez, one of the Demcorats Republicans are targeting in 2026, on the bill that just passed: “I’m furious about these Republicans choosing their loyalty to this president over their loyalty to their constituents.” #nmpol