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.
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:
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? 🤔
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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“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:
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.
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.
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."
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
…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
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
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
🚨 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
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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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.
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🎥 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, 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
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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The Pope’s closeness to those who suffer and his advocacy for an end to global violence were always a priority. Even in moments of personal difficulty, Pope Francis remained committed to peace.
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.
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 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.
On this Good Friday, we reflect on the power of sacrifice and community. As we honor this day, we recommit to the work of justice and compassion for our communities in Southern New Mexico.
Join Indivisible Las Cruces today @ 12pm for a National Day of Action: Communities Not Cages.
Details are below if you’d like to join them ⬇️⬇️⬇️
It’s not just about supporting them or holding them accountable, it’s about having REAL conversations about what our communities are facing.
Thank you @repgabevasquez.bsky.social for taking the time to meet w/us & some leaders after last nights town hall. Now more than ever, being engaged in on-going conversations w/our elected officials is extremely important.
