U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury, who serves New Mexico’s 1st congressional district, recently addressed constituents through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), focusing on the ongoing government shutdown and encouraging community engagement.
On October 19, 2025, Stansbury asked her followers about their experiences with the government shutdown: “Have you been impacted by the government shutdown? Now more than ever, it’s important we hear your stories. Please share your story with my office here, and please join us for one of our town halls this week, including in Rio Rancho tomorrow!”
The following day, October 20, she thanked supporters who participated in events over the weekend: “To everyone who showed up all across the country for our democracy this weekend—THANK YOU! We know you’re not buying the lies, lawlessness, and dismantling of our democracy. Keep showing up!”
On October 21, Stansbury continued her outreach efforts: “Friends, we’re back in the heart of NM-01 and spending time this week with all of YOU across our communities. From Town Halls, to volunteering, to thanking our federal workers, to everything in between, come out and say hi! We want to hear from you!”
Stansbury has represented New Mexico’s 1st congressional district since winning a special election in 2021 against Mark Moores. She was re-elected in subsequent general elections in 2022 against Michelle Garcia Holmes and again in 2024 against Steve Jones.
