ABQ Times

Rep. Melanie Stansbury, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Mexico's 1st district, has been vocal on social media about various educational and constitutional issues. Her recent tweets highlight her stance on tribal school funding, interpretations of the Constitution, and public education.

On February 15, 2025, Rep. Stansbury emphasized the importance of funding for Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and Tribal Schools, stating that "46,000 Native students are served by BIE and Tribal Schools. Funding these schools is a U.S. Tribal trust and treaty responsibility." She further expressed her opposition to efforts to defund tribal schools as per an executive order from former President Trump on school choice "here".

Later that day, at 23:17:49 UTC, she addressed a constitutional interpretation issue by stating succinctly: "I’m sorry to tell you this, but that is not what the Constitution says" "here".

In another tweet posted at 23:32:00 UTC on the same day, Rep. Stansbury reflected on her personal experience with public schooling in Albuquerque and underscored her commitment to preventing any attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. She stated: "As an Albuquerque Public School kid, I know personally the importance of our public schools and how they transform lives," while highlighting her dedication to safeguarding educational resources for children across New Mexico "here".