Representative Melanie Stansbury, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico, posted a series of statements on January 8, 2026, addressing recent events and policy issues ranging from immigration enforcement to Congressional war powers and commemorating a local public servant.
In her first post at 17:55 UTC, Stansbury responded to a recent fatal incident involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis: “In the wake of yesterday’s deadly killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis—and a year of violent and lawless immigration enforcement, dismantling of lifesaving emergency programs, and allegations of corruption in DHS contracting—it is long overdue for Secretary”.
Later that day at 19:15 UTC, she commented on legislative developments regarding military engagement authority: “The U.S. Senate has officially passed a War Powers resolution, reaffirming Congress’s war powers. Once again and louder for those Trump officials in the back: the President MUST GET CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL before taking large-scale military action. What he has done in”.
At 20:10 UTC, Stansbury paid tribute to Roberto Mondragón, former Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico: “My heart is heavy with the passing of Roberto Mondragón, a lifelong public servant who dedicated his life to the people of New Mexico.
Lt. Governor Mondragón believed in the power of government as a force for good and cared deeply about our rural and land grant communities,”.
Melanie Stansbury has represented New Mexico since winning several general elections over recent years. In 2024 she defeated Steve Jones with 56.4% of the vote; prior victories include defeating Michelle Garcia Holmes in 2022 with 55.8%, and Mark Moores in 2021 with 60.4%.
