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As reports of federal immigration operations by plain-clothed ICE officers come in for Doña Ana County, please remember you & your neighbors have rights. 🚪Never open the door 📹Record EVERYTHING 📃Wait for a warrant.
July 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As reports of federal immigration operations by plain-clothed ICE officers come in for Doña Ana County, please remember you & your neighbors have rights. 🚪Never open the door 📹Record EVERYTHING 📃Wait for a warrant.
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NEW from me: New Mexico is at least the 10th state to receive a request from Trump's Department of Justice to hand over voter rolls in order to enforce the president's executive order on so-called election integrity.
The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is still figuring out how to respond:
The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is still figuring out how to respond:
Trump’s DOJ wants states to turn over voter lists, election info • Source New Mexico
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking voter info from several states — including New Mexico — ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
sourcenm.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
NEW from me: New Mexico is at least the 10th state to receive a request from Trump's Department of Justice to hand over voter rolls in order to enforce the president's executive order on so-called election integrity.
The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is still figuring out how to respond:
The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is still figuring out how to respond:
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How much money is New Mexico getting from ICE for warehousing 1,500+ people in our jails merely because they weren't born in the United States? 🤔
3 New Mexico detention centers have agreements with ICE to house detainees: Torrance, Cibola and Otero County jails. The numbers have steadily increased & as of June 23 ICE has:
▪️435 detainees at Torrance
▪️227 detainees at Cibola
▪️843 detainees at Otero
Reports @patricklohmann.bsky.social
▪️435 detainees at Torrance
▪️227 detainees at Cibola
▪️843 detainees at Otero
Reports @patricklohmann.bsky.social
By the #s: Two NM jails house record number of ICE detainees • Source New Mexico
In two of three New Mexico jails with ICE agreements, the average number of daily detainees is the highest since at least September 2019.
sourcenm.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
How much money is New Mexico getting from ICE for warehousing 1,500+ people in our jails merely because they weren't born in the United States? 🤔
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Nearly all of our very rual state relies on public radio for basic information. These stations are now at risk of shutting down because of Congress cutting their budgets
July 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Nearly all of our very rual state relies on public radio for basic information. These stations are now at risk of shutting down because of Congress cutting their budgets
“Our faith calls us to protect children and families, treat migrants and refugees with compassion, and uphold the dignity of every person because each of us is made in the image of God. These are not partisan positions—they are Christian imperatives.”
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We're Faith Leaders Calling for Conscience in the U.S. Senate | Opinion
ICE is targeting individuals and families who have lived peacefully in our communities for years, often decades, for detention and deportation.
www.newsweek.com
June 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“Our faith calls us to protect children and families, treat migrants and refugees with compassion, and uphold the dignity of every person because each of us is made in the image of God. These are not partisan positions—they are Christian imperatives.”
www.newsweek.com/were-faith-l...
www.newsweek.com/were-faith-l...
“The law is going to keep on changing as we continue to reckon with our identity as a nation but what we will be left with is what we did with our own senses of right and wrong in this moment.”
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What ICE is doing in New Mexico and nationwide is wrong • Source New Mexico
New Mexico-based immigration lawyer Allegra Love discusses ICE's push to deport immigrants, and why what they are doing is wrong
sourcenm.com
June 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“The law is going to keep on changing as we continue to reckon with our identity as a nation but what we will be left with is what we did with our own senses of right and wrong in this moment.”
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🌡️ The City of Las Cruces has extended hours at its cooling stations through Saturday as extreme heat continues.
Full list and hours here:
Full list and hours here:
Las Cruces cooling stations open through Saturday as triple-digit temperatures persist
Cooling stations in Las Cruces will operate modified hours through Saturday, June 21, with limited availability Thursday due to the Juneteenth holiday.
www.organmountainnews.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🌡️ The City of Las Cruces has extended hours at its cooling stations through Saturday as extreme heat continues.
Full list and hours here:
Full list and hours here:
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Back‑to‑school vibes are rolling into FYI’s free block party this Saturday — event includes backpack giveaway, food and family-friendly activities. See you there.
FYI+ hosts free back-to-school block party and backpack giveaway this Saturday
Families & Youth Innovations Plus will host a free Back 2 School Block Party and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at its new Family Success Center on East Amador in Las Cruc...
www.organmountainnews.com
June 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Back‑to‑school vibes are rolling into FYI’s free block party this Saturday — event includes backpack giveaway, food and family-friendly activities. See you there.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.
Retired Marine Corps. leader concerned about military deployment in LA
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.
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Barragán: "This is not an effort to really get criminals. It's an effort to see 'let's see who we can sweep up along the way.' Why are they doing this? Bc this president said he was going to deport millions & the numbers have not been adding up. There aren't that many serious criminal offenders."
June 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Barragán: "This is not an effort to really get criminals. It's an effort to see 'let's see who we can sweep up along the way.' Why are they doing this? Bc this president said he was going to deport millions & the numbers have not been adding up. There aren't that many serious criminal offenders."
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Gov. Gavin Newsom called the plan to take over deployment from the state "purposefully inflammatory" adding that it "will only escalate tensions." via @laist.com
Protests of immigration raids continue as National Guard arrives under Trump's orders
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the plan to take over deployment from the state "purposefully inflammatory" adding that it "will only escalate tensions." In all, L.A. County sheriff's officials said two depu...
laist.com
June 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the plan to take over deployment from the state "purposefully inflammatory" adding that it "will only escalate tensions." via @laist.com
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…community fears sparked by these raids, leading to people not wanting to go to health care clinics, give witness testimony for local crime investigations, attend court hearings, and otherwise participate in civic activities.
More on this in a story I hope publishes soon! 2/2
More on this in a story I hope publishes soon! 2/2
June 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
…community fears sparked by these raids, leading to people not wanting to go to health care clinics, give witness testimony for local crime investigations, attend court hearings, and otherwise participate in civic activities.
More on this in a story I hope publishes soon! 2/2
More on this in a story I hope publishes soon! 2/2
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She was asked about the Lovington raid, in fact, and she talked about that as well as a raid in Rio Rancho that happened yesterday. @govmlg.bsky.social said she would be happy to work with federal law-enforcement on operations targeting “bad actors” but said she was concerned about… 1/2
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visits Lea & Eddy counties, "where municipalities have reported heavy revenue losses due to a tax code change that took effect in 2021", but failed to address the measles outbreak in the area or the ICE raid at a Lovington dairy
Reports @algernonwrites.bsky.social
visits Lea & Eddy counties, "where municipalities have reported heavy revenue losses due to a tax code change that took effect in 2021", but failed to address the measles outbreak in the area or the ICE raid at a Lovington dairy
Reports @algernonwrites.bsky.social
New Mexico governor seeks common ground at Lea County town hall
HOBBS — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to the southeast corner of the state Thursday for a town hall in Lea County, in the heart of New Mexico’s Permian Basin
www.abqjournal.com
June 7, 2025 at 3:11 AM
She was asked about the Lovington raid, in fact, and she talked about that as well as a raid in Rio Rancho that happened yesterday. @govmlg.bsky.social said she would be happy to work with federal law-enforcement on operations targeting “bad actors” but said she was concerned about… 1/2
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After a failed attempt by #nmleg to stop 287(g) contracts, New Mexico has its 1st partnership between ICE and a local sheriff
Curry County Sheriff will place an ICE-trained warrant service officer in the Covis jail to carry out duties that would normally fall to federal ICE agents
Curry County Sheriff will place an ICE-trained warrant service officer in the Covis jail to carry out duties that would normally fall to federal ICE agents
Curry County Sheriff's Office signs ICE agreement to aid in immigration crackdown
A New Mexico county joins a growing list of local and state agencies lending their aid to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
www.santafenewmexican.com
June 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
After a failed attempt by #nmleg to stop 287(g) contracts, New Mexico has its 1st partnership between ICE and a local sheriff
Curry County Sheriff will place an ICE-trained warrant service officer in the Covis jail to carry out duties that would normally fall to federal ICE agents
Curry County Sheriff will place an ICE-trained warrant service officer in the Covis jail to carry out duties that would normally fall to federal ICE agents
🚨 The 2025 Federal Budget passed the House & is now headed to the Senate for final approval. For New Mexicans, the impact of this bill will affect everything from healthcare access to housing & education.
CALL YOUR SENATORS
@heinrich.senate.gov
☎️ : (202) 224-5521
Ben Ray Lujan
☎️ : (202) 224-6621
CALL YOUR SENATORS
@heinrich.senate.gov
☎️ : (202) 224-5521
Ben Ray Lujan
☎️ : (202) 224-6621
May 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
🚨 The 2025 Federal Budget passed the House & is now headed to the Senate for final approval. For New Mexicans, the impact of this bill will affect everything from healthcare access to housing & education.
CALL YOUR SENATORS
@heinrich.senate.gov
☎️ : (202) 224-5521
Ben Ray Lujan
☎️ : (202) 224-6621
CALL YOUR SENATORS
@heinrich.senate.gov
☎️ : (202) 224-5521
Ben Ray Lujan
☎️ : (202) 224-6621
Three pillars: peace, justice, and truth
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At the heart of the Pope’s address were three essential words, which he identified as the pillars of the Church’s missionary activity and the foundation of the Holy See’s diplomatic engagement: peace, justice and truth.
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At the heart of the Pope’s address were three essential words, which he identified as the pillars of the Church’s missionary activity and the foundation of the Holy See’s diplomatic engagement: peace, justice and truth.
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Pope to Diplomatic Corps: Build peace with justice, truth, and hope - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV addresses the Diplomatic Corps and encourages the ambassadors to pursue paths of peace with justice, truth and hope.
www.vaticannews.va
May 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Three pillars: peace, justice, and truth
☮️🕊️
At the heart of the Pope’s address were three essential words, which he identified as the pillars of the Church’s missionary activity and the foundation of the Holy See’s diplomatic engagement: peace, justice and truth.
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
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At the heart of the Pope’s address were three essential words, which he identified as the pillars of the Church’s missionary activity and the foundation of the Holy See’s diplomatic engagement: peace, justice and truth.
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Who Is Pope Leo XIV?
Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday.
He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/w...
Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday.
He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/w...
Who Is Pope Leo XIV?
www.nytimes.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Who Is Pope Leo XIV?
Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday.
He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/w...
Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday.
He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/w...
🎥 Watch the short film about #AnastasioHernandezRojas’ story & the landmark decision exposing human rights violations in his case. Visit bit.ly/anastasiosstory or tap @alliancesandiego link in bio.
Claiming Dignity in the Borderlands | Anastasio Hernández Rojas' Story
In a historic decision, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) found that the United States violated Anastasio Hernández Rojas’ human rights when U.S. border agents brutally tortured and killed Anastasio in May 2010. This is the first known extrajudicial killing case decided by the IACHR involving U.S. law enforcement. As part of the decision, the IACHR has directed the U.S. government to reopen the investigation of Anastasio’s killing and change the use of force laws in the United States. Since Anastasio’s death, hundreds of men, women, and children have been killed by federal law enforcement in the borderlands, and no agent has ever been held responsible. The Commission’s decision affirms the need for legal reforms. to protect all people from law enforcement abuse and impunity in the U.S. #JusticeForAnastasio #ClaimingDignity #FightForDignity #AnastasioHernandezRojas
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May 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
🎥 Watch the short film about #AnastasioHernandezRojas’ story & the landmark decision exposing human rights violations in his case. Visit bit.ly/anastasiosstory or tap @alliancesandiego link in bio.
🕊️ National Day of Prayer
Today, in the midst of challenging & often divisive times, we pause — across all faiths, backgrounds, and spiritual practices — to reflect, to pray, & to honor our shared humanity. 💛
Let us choose compassion over conflict, understanding over judgment, and love over fear.
Today, in the midst of challenging & often divisive times, we pause — across all faiths, backgrounds, and spiritual practices — to reflect, to pray, & to honor our shared humanity. 💛
Let us choose compassion over conflict, understanding over judgment, and love over fear.
May 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
🕊️ National Day of Prayer
Today, in the midst of challenging & often divisive times, we pause — across all faiths, backgrounds, and spiritual practices — to reflect, to pray, & to honor our shared humanity. 💛
Let us choose compassion over conflict, understanding over judgment, and love over fear.
Today, in the midst of challenging & often divisive times, we pause — across all faiths, backgrounds, and spiritual practices — to reflect, to pray, & to honor our shared humanity. 💛
Let us choose compassion over conflict, understanding over judgment, and love over fear.
Today, on International Workers’ Day, we celebrate the hardworking people of New Mexico — citizens and immigrants alike — whose hands and hearts keep our state moving forward. From the fields to the factories, from hospitals to homes, your work matters. We see you. We thank you. 💪❤️ #NewMexicoWorkers
May 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Today, on International Workers’ Day, we celebrate the hardworking people of New Mexico — citizens and immigrants alike — whose hands and hearts keep our state moving forward. From the fields to the factories, from hospitals to homes, your work matters. We see you. We thank you. 💪❤️ #NewMexicoWorkers
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A new state law allows more than 330,000 registered voters unaffiliated with parties to participate in New Mexico primary elections, and makes New Mexico the second state in U.S. history to enact semi-open primaries.
Advocates, election officials celebrate New Mexico semi-open primaries law • Source New Mexico
Independent voters can use same-day registration for primary elections, register with one of the major parties, and then vote in the primary.
sourcenm.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A new state law allows more than 330,000 registered voters unaffiliated with parties to participate in New Mexico primary elections, and makes New Mexico the second state in U.S. history to enact semi-open primaries.
Francis called us not to confine our solidarity to our own limited boundaries, but to expand it to encompass the entire human family so we could ‘welcome, protect, promote, and integrate’ all those on the move. | Hope Border Institute
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Frontera Dispatch | Hope Border Institute
A man of the peripheries, someone from the ends of the world, as he jokingly said at the beginning of his papal ministry twelve years ago.
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April 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Francis called us not to confine our solidarity to our own limited boundaries, but to expand it to encompass the entire human family so we could ‘welcome, protect, promote, and integrate’ all those on the move. | Hope Border Institute
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Today, we join our Catholic brothers & sisters and remember the legacy of Pope Francis.
As the first Latin American pontiff, he pushed for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, spoke out tirelessly for migrants, the marginalized and the health of our planet.
As the first Latin American pontiff, he pushed for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, spoke out tirelessly for migrants, the marginalized and the health of our planet.
April 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today, we join our Catholic brothers & sisters and remember the legacy of Pope Francis.
As the first Latin American pontiff, he pushed for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, spoke out tirelessly for migrants, the marginalized and the health of our planet.
As the first Latin American pontiff, he pushed for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, spoke out tirelessly for migrants, the marginalized and the health of our planet.
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The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
www.npr.org
April 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
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Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.
See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy
Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.
www.npr.org
April 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.