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‘50501’ protest reaches New Mexico state capitol

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11 months ago

February 5, 2025

‘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)

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New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback

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January 7, 2026

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New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback

SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) – The New Mexico Department of Health says it will continue to recommend the full schedule of childhood vaccines.

State officials announced the move Tuesday, directly defying a new federal policy that scaled back routine immunization guidance.

The announcement comes after U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for all children.

The New Mexico Department of Health stated the federal changes were “not based on new scientific evidence or safety data.”

“New Mexico will not follow the federal government in walking away from decades of proven public health practice,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “Our recommendations remain unchanged.”

State health officials sought to reassure parents, emphasizing that vaccines remain widely available and covered by insurance.

“We know this is confusing for parents, but the science is clear: vaccines are safe, effective, and save children’s lives,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for NMDOH.

All childhood vaccinations will continue to be covered under programs like Medicaid and the federal Vaccines for Children Program.

The state encourages parents to consult their healthcare providers using the American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization schedule.

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Texas man charged with selling artist Fritz Scholder fakes to New Mexicans

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January 7, 2026

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Texas man charged with selling artist Fritz Scholder fakes to New Mexicans

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

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January 6, 2026

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

SANTA FE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Jim Ellison is running for governor as a Republican, he announced on social media Tuesday.

Ellison is running on affordability, opportunity and trust in government as the key points of his campaign. His experience includes serving on the NMPRC in 2023 and 2024.

“New Mexico deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers results. Our state has enormous potential, but too often that potential is held back by policies that don’t serve everyday New Mexicans,” he said on his website. “I’m running to bring practical solutions, honest accountability, and a renewed focus on the public interest.”

A Georgia native, Ellison has lived in New Mexico for 20 years and currently lives in the Albuquerque area with his wife and two children.

Ellison is aiming to get 5,000 signatures by Feb. 2, to appear on the primary ballot with at least three other Republicans who have announced their candidacy.

Ultra Health CEO Duke Rodriguez announced his campaign in December and recently confirmed to KOB 4 that he received enough signatures to appear on the primary ballot. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and New Mexico State Sen. Steve Lanier are also running.

Three Democrats are running – Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima.

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