New Mexico
‘50501’ protest reaches New Mexico state capitol
Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters marched around the New Mexico Legislature on Feb. 5, 2025. (Photo by Austin Fisher / Source NM)
Hundreds of anti-Trump demonstrators marched around the Roundhouse in Santa Fe as part of the “50501” protests taking place across the United States on Wednesday.
They chanted slogans like “impeach Trump” and “deport Musk,” referring to tech billionaire Elon Musk who leads Trump’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency.”
Virgil Roberts said he heard about the protest on social media and attended because many of his relatives are immigrants from Mexico who moved here “hoping for that better life,” and because his friends are queer and rely on Medicaid and other government services.
Roberts spoke up on a shared megaphone about his father who immigrated from Mexico and served in the U.S. Army, and inspired his brother to also join.
“They fought to protect this country and to keep the freedom in this country — just for the government to throw it back in their faces,” Roberts said.
“I think it’s a travesty what is happening, and that our rights are being taken away,” Roberts said. “I’m opposing the fact that the presidency and the government are handing over our country to billionaires who don’t care about the people, they only care about stuffing their pockets.”
Roberts is originally from El Paso and moved to Albuquerque in 2020, and has stayed here because he loves New Mexico. “I want to fight for both places,” he said.
“Keep fighting for what you believe, and your rights,” Roberts said.
Anti-Trump protesters march from Old Santa Fe Trail to an entrance of the New Mexico Legislature on Feb. 5, 2025. (Photo by Austin Fisher / Source NM)
SANTA FE, N.M. – Santa Fe County and Edgewood approved a new agreement and ordinance that secures ongoing fire and EMS services for Edgewood residents.
According to a joint announcement from the Town of Edgewood and Santa Fe County on June 19, the two governments negotiated and adopted a new Joint Powers Agreement and ordinance to keep the Santa Fe County Fire Department serving the town.
County and town representatives drafted the agreement together. The town adopted the ordinance unanimously at a special meeting on June 16, putting an end to weeks of uncertainty.
Santa Fe County District 3 Commissioner Camilla Bustamante said, “I believe we are all relieved to know that the people of Edgewood will continue to have the fire and EMS services necessary to protect their homes, their families, and their community. This community deserves nothing less.”
The announcement said the ordinance takes effect five days after final publication. The statement also said no further action or approval is needed to guarantee continued fire suppression, fire prevention, and EMS services for Edgewood residents.
Both governments noted the agreement will continue indefinitely unless either side ends it with five years’ notice.
New Mexico leaders are backing a bipartisan bill after 12 confirmed U.S. screwworm cases, including one case in a Lea County dog.
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico leaders are backing a bipartisan bill after 12 confirmed U.S. screwworm cases, including one case in a Lea County dog.
New Mexico State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Holeck said the parasite has spread to New Mexico, though officials say they have not found any human cases.
“This is also not a political issue this is a nationwide issue that we all need to address because it affects all warm blooded animals including humans,” Holeck said.
U.S. Reps. Gabe Vasquez and Teresa Leger Fernandez support the Protect America’s Herds Act.
The bill would create a grant program to train people to identify, treat, prevent and report screwworm. It would also support more livestock inspections and education for ranchers.
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez said she heard concerns from tribal leaders about the cost of protecting cattle herds.
“I spoke with one of our tribal leaders today and they have cattle operation and they’re worried, and they’re talking about how much more money they’re having to pay to go make sure they check on their herds and there are extra costs,” Leger Fernandez said.
Funding would prioritize states and tribal communities most at risk for screwworm outbreaks.
State health officials said screwworm is not a food safety issue. They also said ranchers should stay alert but not alarmed.
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