Wall money better spent elsewhere
Steve Hansen argues against a Trump national emergency to fund a border wall, saying the president lacks a clear emergency justification and that Congress and courts would scrutinize such a move. He notes humane Central American crises, labor and public welfare impacts, and urges asylum processing reforms and smarter border protections.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Harry Truman
Trump
Central America
David Stevens Publisher Seeks Clovis Media Inc. Alignment
David Stevens announces a uniform platform for Clovis Media Inc. coverage, aiming for consistency across editions. The move sets a centralized editorial approach and standard practices for all reporters and outlets under the publisher’s guidance.
Viewpoint on immigration policy and border security debate
The piece criticizes bipartisan stalemate over a 5 billion border barrier and calls for decisive action. It highlights tragedies from illegal immigration, including Jakelin Maquin and Ronil Singh, and argues for humane, enforceable reform while condemning political grandstanding and selective outrage.
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Govern- Am
United States
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Lordsburg
Jakelin Caal Maquin
U.S
el Paso
Customs and
Border Patrol
Gustavo Perez Arriaga
Newman
California
Ronil Singh
Trump
Singh
Fiji
Perez
Kathryn Steinle
San Francisco
Nancy Pelosi
New Mexico Legislature Faces Shaping Changes And Bills
Editor Tom McDonald notes a 60 day session with many bills filed including House Bill 8 on gun background checks. He highlights the influx of firearms related proposals, the urban rural split, and the role of media in keeping the public informed through outlets like Ballotpedia and Santa Fe New Mexican.
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Rio Grande
Nmlegis.gov
Albuquerque
Debra M. Sarifiana
Sarifiana
Larisiana
Ballotpedia
Santa Fe New Mexican
Robert Nott
Ular
Times
House
Senate
Capitol Hill
D.C
Roundhouse
New Mexico
Contact Details for News Submissions
The Eastern New Mexico News outlines submission routes by mail, fax, and email. Mail to P.O. Box 1689, fax to 575 742 1349, or email to the provided address for letters and column submissions.
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New Mexico
Clovis
Pile Street
Clovis NM
Portales
East First Street
Mexico
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