Former southern New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce, 78, was confirmed Monday as the first Senate-confirmed director of the Bureau of Land Management under President Donald Trump.
In January, at least five Native American men were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during raids in Minneapolis. It was one of a number of instances where Native Americans were mistaken for undocumented immigrants by federal authorities. In response, lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to improve the Department of Homeland Security’s interactions with Native Americans when they’re proving citizenship.
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What is it about New Mexico that inspires so many poets?
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NM Democratic governor candidates Haaland, Bregman participate in their only primary election debateHaaland touts record of holding ‘Trump’s feet to the fire’; Bregman touts ‘getting things done’
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Getting summoned for jury duty can stir a lot of emotion and uncertainty for many people. But an updated juror orientation video is designed to help New Mexicans better understand the jury service process, and why it’s so important.