ABQ Times

Melanie Stansbury, a U.S. Congresswoman representing New Mexico’s 1st district, has been vocal on several issues through her recent tweets. Stansbury succeeded Deb Haaland in 2021 and has previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Born in Farmington, New Mexico, she now resides in Albuquerque.

On March 7, 2025, Stansbury highlighted the significance of Medicaid for residents in NM-01, noting that it covers "34% of residents," including "78,000 children, 3,100 births, and 22,000 seniors." She criticized the GOP's stance on Medicaid: "This is who the GOP is taking Medicaid from: children, seniors, and mothers. But we are fighting back!"

Later that day, she addressed a hearing called by the GOP supporting Trump’s immigration policies. Stansbury expressed skepticism about these policies' effectiveness: "But here’s the thing—these policies aren’t actually securing the border from drug and human trafficking." She also mentioned dismissals within law enforcement impacting investigations.

In another tweet posted on March 7th, Stansbury advocated for workers' rights to organize without fear of intimidation or retaliation. As a member of the Labor Caucus and co-sponsor of the PRO Act, she emphasized her commitment to improving conditions for workers: "It’s simple: workers should be able to exercise their right to organize free from intimidation or retaliation."