Representative Melanie Stansbury, a U.S. Congresswoman from New Mexico, shared several updates on her official X account between August 18 and August 19, 2025, highlighting federal funding for internet expansion, support for Indigenous sacred sites, and resources for flood victims.
On August 18, Stansbury announced new federal investment in local infrastructure. She wrote: “Another day, another win for our communities! Proud to announce $22 million in federal funding to help bring more high-speed internet to Socorro, Torrance, and Valencia Counties!
Connecting our neighbors to high-speed internet ensures no one is left behind and will bring new https://t.co/McO9KkQrN5” (August 18, 2025).
Later that day, she addressed the protection of Oak Flat, a site considered sacred by multiple Indigenous tribes. Stansbury posted: “Save Oak Flat! Oak Flat is a sacred site to nine Indigenous tribes including the San Carlos and Mescalero Apache Nations. The Trump Admin wants to hand it over to a major foreign-owned mining company that would destroy it forever. Stand with our Indigenous nations and say NO to https://t.co/ewY0SRDLLP” (August 18, 2025).
On August 19, she provided information about assistance for those affected by flooding in Ruidoso. Her post read: “For those affected by the flooding in Ruidoso, you can apply for emergency SNAP benefits now through August 24.
Apply in person at ENMU Ruidoso, 709 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345, or call 1-800-283-4465 to apply over the phone.
https://t.co/KzYKBKmNVj” (August 19, 2025).
Stansbury has been active in New Mexico politics since winning her first congressional election in 2021 against Mark Moores with over sixty percent of the vote. She continued her electoral success by defeating Michelle Garcia Holmes in the 2022 general election and Steve Jones in the 2024 general election.
