Rep. Melanie Stansbury, U.S. Congresswoman representing New Mexico’s 1st district, posted a series of statements on her official X (formerly Twitter) account on February 23, 2026, covering topics from government oversight to local animal welfare initiatives and calls for federal action.
In one post at 16:42 UTC, Stansbury wrote, “Waste. Fraud. Abuse. Where’s DOGE when it’s actually needed?”
Later that day at 17:10 UTC, she addressed local developments in animal welfare, stating, “We love our furry friends! So proud to help secure funding to finally make a new Sandoval County Animal Shelter and Clinic a reality. This project has been many years in the making and we are so grateful for the leadership of Sandoval County Commissioner Bruch, the entire”
At 19:44 UTC on the same day, Stansbury commented on international justice efforts and urged action by U.S. authorities: “The U.K. is acting where the U.S. is failing. @TheJusticeDept—it’s time for investigations, indictments, arrests.”
Melanie Stansbury has represented New Mexico’s 1st District in the U.S. Congress since 2021 after replacing Deb Haaland. [source] She previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. [source] Born in Farmington in 1979 and currently residing in Albuquerque, [source] Stansbury has won several elections for her seat—including victories over Mark Moores in 2021, Michelle Garcia Holmes in 2022, and Steve Jones in 2024.
