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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 19h

A new 2025 voter guide is out for Doña Ana County.
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico has released the nonpartisan resource to help residents prepare for the Nov. 4 election.

League of Women Voters releases 2025 voter guide for Doña Ana County

The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico has distributed its 2025 Voter Guide across Doña Ana County, offering election information in English and Spanish ahead of the Nov. 4 local election.

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Eleseus @eleseus.bsky.social · 2d

Politics used to be about policies and positions, but now it’s about threats and fear. Manipulators have been able to appeal to the nonpolitical sorts by tapping into basic survival instincts rather than approaching them with ideas and discussion

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Heath Haussamen @haussamen.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve also included information about two upcoming public meetings. I think you’ll learn something new from my article. I hope you’ll give it a read or listen when you have time. /2

Mescalero Apache Tribe seeks land near Las Cruces

The tribe has shared no proposals for the land, and the swap is not a done deal.

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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 2d

Civic engagement in action: the League of Women Voters will host a public forum Oct. 21 for Mesilla Board of Trustees candidates.

Come hear directly from those hoping to lead your town.

League of Women Voters to host candidate forum for Mesilla Board of Trustees on Oct. 21

The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico will host a public forum Oct. 21 for Mesilla Board of Trustees candidates, giving voters a chance to hear from all four contenders ahead of the Novemb...

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 3d

“You can win elections by tacking to the middle; lots of people have. But you can also win elections by staking a moral position and convincing people to agree with you. You can earn support by demonstrating what is important to you instead of just being determined to nod along with what you hear.”

Philip Bump @pbump.com · 3d

Yesterday I wrote about the effort by center-left pundits to police what people are passionate about.
www.pbump.net/o/sincerity-...

Sincerity is not the problem

As is inevitably the case after an election — and is especially the case after an election with an unexpected result — allies of the losing presidential candidate in 2024 looked for people to blame. O...

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Stevie @spzzzen.bsky.social · 3d

Great news, Doña Ana County — 8 early voting locations are now open across the county!

✅ Skip the lines.
✅ Vote at a time and place that works for you.
✅ Make your voice heard early!

📍 Find your nearest voting site now at DACElections.com

🗓️ Don’t wait—make your plan to vote today!

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 3d

If you were out in the streets today, thanks. If you left feeling inspired, please seek out local ways that you can keep organizing with others.

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Stevie @spzzzen.bsky.social · 3d

After you’re done protesting today, please go vote!

Expanded voting locations open TODAY across Doña Ana County.
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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez @nmdoj.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) training on Monday, October 27! Virtual and in-person options available, MUST register to attend. Scan QR code to register or visit: nmdoj.gov/event/oma-ip...
#NMDOJ #OMA #IPRA

Graphic that says "OMA/IPRA Training" with the details:
October 27 from 9:30 to 1 pm in Farmington.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 6d

“The Defense Department has confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America,” the Pentagon Press Association said

Oct. 15, 2025
PENTAGON PRESS ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT
Today, the Defense Department confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America. It did this because reporters would not sign onto a new media policy over its implicit threat of criminalizing national security reporting and exposing those who sign it to potential prosecution.
The Pentagon Press Association's members are still committed to reporting on the U.S. military. But make no mistake, today, Oct. 15, 2025 is a dark day for press freedom that raises concerns about a weakening U.S. commitment to transparency in governance, to public accountability at the Pentagon and to free speech for all.
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Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 6d

NEW: The USDA told New Mexico that it will not pay for food stamps next month if the gov't shutdown continues, HCA secretary said today.

450k NM SNAP recipients wouldn't get $90m in benefits.

"As of right now, it’s looking like those benefits will be delayed,” she said.

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NM SNAP benefits for November threatened due to shutdown, HCA secretary says • Source New Mexico

As of right now, the state’s 450,000 SNAP recipients won’t receive nearly $90 million in benefits in November, according to HCA Secretary Kari Armijo.

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Stevie @spzzzen.bsky.social · 6d

Town of Mesilla Trustee Candidate Forum - Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico

Location: Mesilla Community Center
Date: Tuesday, October 21st
Time: 6:00 PM

This public event welcomes all residents. Questions from the audience will be taken.

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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 7d

New Mexico lobbyists have already spent $1.25 million in 2025 — continuing what’s become a strong spending trend across multiple years.

www.organmountainnews.com/by-the-s-nm-...

By the #s: NM lobbyists have already spent $1.25M this year — building on new record

New Mexico lobbyists have spent about $1.25 million so far in 2025, fueling a record year as interest groups amplify influence amid an active legislative session.

www.organmountainnews.com

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Stevie @spzzzen.bsky.social · 7d

“How are we helping farmers feel secure to continue farming w/o the financial burden, whether it's resources or the economic climate?
You also hear things like “preserve the historic district,” we have many historic buildings, but they're falling apart…”

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Adrianna Merrick discusses her campaign for Town of Mesilla Trustee

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region. Scott Brocato spoke with Adrianna Merrick, who is running to be re-elected for Town of Mesilla Trustee.

www.krwg.org

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

"Most Americans probably don’t have a detailed grasp of what’s happening with ACA subsidies right now, but once people start getting letters notifying them of how much their premiums are going up, it will become a much bigger issue."

Republicans are completely full of it on healthcare

And it becomes more obvious every time they talk about it.

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Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 11d

According to the latest filings, New Mexico lobbyists have spent more than $1.25 million to wine and dine lawmakers, along with other expenses, so far this year. That's, by far, the highest amount of lobbyist spending since at least 2021.

See which lobbyists spent the most here:

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By the #s: NM lobbyists have already spent $1.25M this year — building on new record • Source New Mexico

A UNM lobbyist reported spending about $20,000 on an event tied to the Rio Grande Rivalry football game.

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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 9d

Find out how much money local districts will get from the state’s new $35 million school-security fund.

Story via @sourcenm.com:

New Mexico school districts split $35 million in state funds for school security improvements

New Mexico public schools are receiving $35 million in state funding to improve campus safety, with the money distributed among more than 60 districts for facility and technology upgrades.

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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 10d

Have thoughts on Las Cruces’ West Picacho, Motel Boulevard corridor? The city wants your feedback on redesign plans.

City seeks feedback on West Picacho, Motel Boulevard redevelopment plan

Las Cruces is taking public comment on a draft Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan for West Picacho and Motel Boulevard through Oct. 29, 2025.

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KTSM - News Channel 9 @ktsmtv.bsky.social · 10d

A resident in a West El Paso neighborhood purchased a small library that was installed this week at Franklin Hills Park to help spread the love for books in the community.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/local-resident-gifts-little-library-to-franklin-hills-park/

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Stevie @spzzzen.bsky.social · 11d

“We really need to think about what Mesilla might look like in the future, while preserving the authenticity and the hominess and the historic part of it. We need to look forward to how we bring people in.”

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Biviana Cadena discusses her campaign for Town of Mesilla Trustee

KRWG Public Media is covering contested races around the region. Scott Brocato spoke with Biviana Cadena, who is running to be re-elected for Town of Mesilla Trustee.

www.krwg.org

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Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 11d

The state agency that administers New Mexico’s food stamps program says as many as 32,000 residents’ eligibility could be impacted next month by new federal rules.

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NM health agency warns of upcoming change for some SNAP recipients • Source New Mexico

The state agency that administers New Mexico’s food stamps program says as many as 32,000 residents’ eligibility could be impacted next month by new federal rules.

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Stevie @spzzzen.bsky.social · 11d

Bonito Lake. Lmk what you think you hear towards the end… 🫎

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NPR @npr.org · 12d

Dominion Voting Systems, the company at the center of false fraud claims about the 2020 election, has been acquired by an entity called Liberty Vote. n.pr/3Wv0EIt

Dominion, the voting tech company at the center of false 2020 claims, is sold

Dominion Voting Systems, the company at the center of false fraud claims about the 2020 election, has been acquired by an entity called Liberty Vote.

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KTSM - News Channel 9 @ktsmtv.bsky.social · 13d

El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz met Wednesday with Pope Leo at the Vatican and brought him a package of letters from immigrant families fearing they will be rounded up and deported.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/bishop-seitz-brings-letters-from-migrant-families-to-pope-leo/

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Stevie @spzzzen.bsky.social · 14d

If you’re in Las Cruces this weekend, come check out the book festival at the DACC East Mesa Campus!

Admission is free, and there's something for every reader and writer in your life. 📚

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