ABQ Times

Melanie Stansbury, the U.S. Congress representative for New Mexico's 1st district, voiced her support for the LGBTQ+ community on April 4, 2025, through a social media post. "On this #DayOfNoSilence, I stand with the LGBTQ+ community in the fight to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected. LGBTQ+ students deserve to go to school free from discrimination and hate just like everyone else." Stansbury mentioned recent actions by former President Trump affecting these rights.

On April 5, 2025, Stansbury celebrated achievements from the recent week. She encouraged positivity by highlighting victories despite ongoing challenges, expressing this sentiment in her social media. "America, we had some major wins this week! And, we want to make sure we’re sharing all the good news amidst the chaos. Here’s a breakdown of this week’s #WeeklyWins."

Stansbury reached out to high school students from New Mexico's 1st Congressional District on April 6, 2025, reminding them of an approaching deadline for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. She encouraged participation, noting the opportunity for the winning artwork to be displayed in Washington D.C. "NM-01 high schoolers: the deadline to submit your art to the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is almost here! Submit your art for the chance to have your work hung in the Capitol in D.C. for a whole year! The deadline to apply is Friday, April 18. For more info, visit:"