ABQ Times

Representative Melanie Stansbury, who has been serving New Mexico's 1st district in the U.S. Congress since 2021, recently shared several updates via social media. Stansbury, who replaced Deb Haaland and previously served in the New Mexico House of Representatives, communicated messages ranging from reminders about Daylight Saving Time to commentary on civil rights history and IRS staffing concerns.

On March 9, 2025, Stansbury reminded her constituents of the start of Daylight Saving Time. She urged residents to adjust their clocks accordingly: "New Mexico! Daylight Saving Time starts today. If you haven’t already, don’t forget to set your clocks one hour forward!"

Later that day, she reflected on the historical significance of Selma in a tweet recognizing civil rights leaders: "Selma. A powerful and humbling reminder of the Civil Rights leaders who organized and marched across this bridge for voting rights 60 years ago this weekend and continued work ahead." The post underscored the ongoing importance of voting rights advocacy.

On March 10, 2025, Stansbury addressed issues concerning potential delays in taxpayer refunds due to recent changes at the IRS: "Every taxpayer should get their refund on time. But Trump's decision to fire 7,000 IRS staff may delay refunds & cause financial pain for many Americans." She announced her collaboration with other representatives demanding answers from the IRS regarding these developments.