U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury from New Mexico's 1st congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury from New Mexico's 1st congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Melanie Stansbury, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Mexico’s 1st district since 2021, recently shared her thoughts on social media regarding her work and political aspirations. Born in Farmington, New Mexico, and currently residing in Albuquerque, Stansbury has made water issues a central focus of her career.
On December 11, 2024, Rep. Stansbury posted a message reflecting on historical moments by asking, "Are we ready for history? #HouseNaturalResources #WomenLead".
Later that day, she expressed her commitment to water-related issues in another post at 20:21 UTC: "My life's work on water issues isn't just a job, but a calling. It's a part of who I am and why I am here in Congress. I will never stop fighting for clean water for our communities, Tribal water sovereignty, and water protection from polluters."
At 21:27 UTC the same day, Stansbury showed gratitude towards Senator Luján's support with a tweet stating: "I am so grateful for the support from Senator Luján in this race to become the next Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources!"
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