Rep. Melanie Stansbury, who represents New Mexico’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of messages on March 9, 2026, discussing her recent media appearance, support for survivors on International Women’s Day, and criticism of current government spending priorities.
In a post dated March 9, 2026, Stansbury wrote: “Grateful to join KRQE’s podcast New Mexico News Insiders, where we talked about Congress, our work in New Mexico, and the Epstein Case.
Give it a listen here:
https://t.co/XR0TVnDmD0“
Later that day, she addressed International Women’s Day and expressed solidarity with survivors. In her words: “Today—on International Women’s Day—we stand with survivors: those able to speak out and those still quietly carrying their stories alone.
But know that you are not alone. Together, millions across the world are standing with you to end the silence, to end the shame, and to end https://t.co/QEpxF3AOqf” (March 9, 2026).
On the same date, Stansbury commented on federal spending related to conflict in the Middle East: “While this Administration is spending nearly $1 billion a day on a war in the Middle East that has now claimed the lives of 7 U.S. service members and doing the bidding of billionaires—Americans are struggling to put food on the table and a roof over their heads.
By contrast, https://t.co/uRhOIHxms0” (March 9, 2026).
Melanie Stansbury has served as U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 1st District since replacing Deb Haaland in 2021. She previously held office in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. Born in Farmington in 1979 and currently residing in Albuquerque at age 44, Stansbury has won several elections for her seat—including victories over Steve Jones in 2024 (56.4% of votes), Michelle Garcia Holmes in 2022 (55.8%), and Mark Moores in a special election in 2021 (60.4%).
