New Mexico

Dem lawmaker makes disgusting remark about children being forcibly masked

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On Sunday, state Rep. Moe Maestas (D-Bernalillo) tweeted about the Superbowl, which triggered responses from constituents about masking children due to the large number of celebrities who attended the big game maskless. 

One constituent wrote, “Unmask our kids you hypocrite.”

Rep. Maestas clapped back, callously writing, “My kids don’t snivel.”

One constituent wrote back to Maestas, “What a galactic a**hole response. Unmask our kids you fascist pig.”

Maestas clapped back again, “#NoSniveling.”

That response resulted in countless other New Mexicans furious with his careless response to children being masked at schools, while most of the country does not require masking of kids at school.

“[I] bet you wouldn’t say this to the face of anyone in this thread.  #coward19,” one user wrote.

“#UnmaskOurKids now. I don’t give a s**t if YOUR kids like it. They can wear a mask. Mine don’t need to,” wrote Paul Guessing of the Rio Grande Foundation. 

Another commentator wrote, “This from a State rep… Our government hates us. They want us broken and demoralized and our children abused and enslaved.”

“The fact that this is how he responds to parents in his state who’s children are suffering and witnessing hypocrisy in a mass scale shows his terrible character and his opinion is trash,” wrote another. 

Here are some other responses:

“What an absolutely disgusting response from ‘Moe’.  These people hate our kids.  Sick.”

“Sorry your kids have to deal with you. Bet they snivel behind your back.”

“This guy is a classic narcissist. He can’t be empathetic as he doesn’t possess the ability to.  His kids probably don’t snivel bc narcissists are abusive, and those kids are most likely terrified of him. He cares nothing for your children as he can’t even do that for his own.”

“[S]o kids who have to suffer all day in masks every day they are in school, never seeing faces, who then see the disgusting display of the super bowl and ask their parents ‘why do I have to wear a mask but adults don’t’….   are ‘sniveling’?”

“What a disgusting response. This is what he thinks of kids who don’t want to wear masks. Sniveling. Gross response…just gross.”

“Too disgusting for words. If you’re still not motivated to get up and do something about the situation we’re in, remember people like this are currently controlling how our children spend their day.”

Dem lawmaker arrested, charged with aggravated DWI: report

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According to the Santa Fe Adult Detention Center, House Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs Committee chairwoman Rep. Georgene Louis (D-Bernalillo) was booked into jail on charges of aggravated DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), speeding, evidence of registration, and no insurance. The aggravated DWI charge could have been if Louis refused to submit to a breathalyzer and it does not allow Louis to be released on bond.

Louis is an attorney who represents the Pueblo of Tesuque, among other clients. It is unclear if her membership to the New Mexico Bar, which she has been a member of since 2004, will suspend her ability to practice due to the arrest and potential future conviction.

The Democrat lawmaker is currently being held at the Santa Fe Adult Detention Facility, according to the Facility’s report, which booked her at 5:46 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022.

This morning, radical Democrat bills were set to be heard in the Committee, including gas tax S.B. 14 by Sen. Mimi Stewart (who previously had a DWI). The Piñon Post confirmed with the committee staff that the meetings were canceled until further notice — stalling the radical Democrat legislation on its second to last hurdle before the Governor’s desk.

In previous committee hearings, Louis limited public comment to only 20 minutes per side, gagging the voices of countless New Mexicans wanting to participate in the democratic process.

Attempts to reach Rep. Louis’ office were unsuccessful, although the Piñon Post was directed to her communications team, which did not immediately respond to a phone call.

Legislative update: All eyes on election bill in Senate, gas tax bill has Monday hearing

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On Sunday, the Senate met briefly to discuss multiple mostly non-controversial measures, including S.B. 140 regarding the Opportunity Scholarship and a memorial regarding Los Alamos National Labs. It did not, however, consider S.B. 8, scandal-ridden alleged serial groper Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s pro-election fraud bill.

Committee hearings where public testimony is needed:

UPDATE: As of 9:05 a.m., the Committee has informed us that it has been canceled for today. S.B. 14, ENACTING THE CLEAN FUEL STANDARD ACT, by Sen. Mimi Stewart (D-Bernalillo)

Stewart is an ardent anti-energy Democrat who has for years proposed this extreme legislation that would install “clean fuel standards,” resulting in a 20 to 35 cent per gallon tax on gasoline, which would harm the poorest New Mexicans. This bill harms the most vulnerable New Mexicans and testimony is requested against it. 

We will update when this committee reschedules its meeting. Please show up to testify against this radical bill. It is especially important to testify against S.B. 14 because this is its last committee hearing before it hits the House floor — its final step before reaching Gov. Lujan Grisham’s desk.

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S.B. 159, LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT CHANGES by Sens. Stuart Ingle (R-Portales), Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe)

This bill would further enrich legislators with increased retirement benefits, with a pension increase of 27 percent for legislators who retire at the age of 65 or older, according to the bill’s fiscal impact report.

This bill will be heard at 1:30 a.m. on Monday in the House Judiciary Committee. Attending this committee hearing is especially important because this is the bill’s last step before reaching the House floor — its last hurdle before reading Lujan Grisham’s desk. The Zoom details are below: 

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Happening on the House and Senate floors today — Contact your legislators to OPPOSE these bills:

IMPORTANT: S.B. 8 — Gov. Lujan Grisham’s radical pro-election fraud bill

The Senate reconvenes at 1:00 p.m. Sunday to ram through Democrat bills, with S.B. 8 being the third item on the agenda. It is unclear if there will be another call of the Senate on Monday, stalling the extreme pro-fraud bill. But S.B. 8 remains the first item on the agenda for the chamber.

 Contact key senators to stop S.B. 8 before the vote:

  • Senator George Munoz: george.munoz@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4371
  • Senator Pete Campos: pete.campos@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4311
  • Senator Cervantes joseph.cervantes@nmlegis.gov , (505) 986-4861
  • Senator Duhigg: katy.duhigg@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4726
  • Senator McKenna: brenda.mckenna@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4301
  • Senator Candelaria: (505) 986-4380, jacob.candelaria@nmlegis.gov
  • Senator Pope: harold.popejr@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4365
  • Senator Tallman: bill.tallman@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4373
  • Senator Shendo: benny.shendo@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4310
  • Senator Hickey: martin.hickey@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4513
  • Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto daniel.ivey-soto@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4270

H.B. 126, STATE PERSONNEL DIVERSITY ACT by Reps. Pamelya Herndon (D-Bernalillo) and Tara Lujan (D-Santa Fe).

This bill would implement Critical Race Theory into state agencies, which mandates the “Chief Diversity Officer” of the state to “lead the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equality, equity and inclusion initiatives in support of the state’s strategic plan to create a culture of diversity, equality, equity and inclusion pursuant to Section 6 of the Diversity Act.”

Contact your legislators and demand they OPPOSE H.B. 126. Find your legislator here.

URGENT: H.B. 6, the “Clean Future Act” by Rep. Nathan Small (D-Doña Ana)

This radical bill would further cripple energy producers in New Mexico by mandating the Environmental Improvement Board adopt rules that would force the reduction of “greenhouse gas emissions.” 

“by 2030, statewide direct emissions of greenhouse gases shall not exceed fifty percent of 2005 levels; and by 2050, total statewide greenhouse gas emissions shall achieve at least net-zero emissions; provided that total statewide direct emissions of greenhouse gases shall not exceed ten percent of 2005 levels in 2050 or any subsequent year,” the bill reads. The bill is supported by enviro-Marxist organizations including the Sierra Club, Olé, ProgressNow New Mexico, among others. 

Contact your legislators and demand they OPPOSE H.B. 6. Find your legislator here.

H.M. 38 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING STUDY by Rep. Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe)

This bill would enshrine Critical Race Theory into police departments across the state, citing its attempt to bring “CULTURALLY AND SOCIALLY RELEVANT RESPONSES TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS” to the force. 

The supposed “training needs” cited in the bill will study the implementation of training “regarding culturally relevant responses to emergency situations involving law enforcement officers and firefighters, the need for trauma informed training related to sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking and the need for a better understanding of the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer populations in our state.”

Although House memorials do not include appropriations, the study proposed in H.B. 38 will be funded through the backdoor, according to the fiscal impact report, which reads:

“The House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute for House Bill 2 includes a $250 thousand nonrecurring appropriation from the general fund for a job task analysis for law enforcement officers statewide, which will inform the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy’s curriculum. Studying the issues identified in this memorial could align with that work. HB2 also includes a $892.8 thousand nonrecurring appropriation from the general fund to increase state police advanced training initiatives and a $140 thousand recurring general fund appropriation to establish a law enforcement assisted diversion (LEAD) program within state police. These trainings and programs could be informed by the assessment requested by HM38.” Contact your legislators and demand they OPPOSE H.M. 38. Find your legislator here.

Dem senator accuses constituent of trying to ‘suppress the vote’ for opposing MLG’s elections bill

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On Sunday morning, Sen. Bill Tallman (D-Bernalillo) responded to one of his constituent’s emails asking him to oppose S.B. 8, scandal-ridden alleged serial groper Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s pro-election fraud bill.

The constituent wrote in an email with the title “SB8,” “Good morning, I strongly oppose this bill. A secure election is paramount but this bill does nothing to ensure voting rights. In fact, it makes it easier to cheat. Vote no!” 

The Democrat senator clapped back in a response to the email, writing, “I am beginning to get a feeling you want to suppress the vote.” 

It is unclear how Tallman could have reached such a conclusion by the constituent merely having concerns over the bill which has provisions for automatic voter registration, ballot harvesting, and unsecured ballot drop boxes — all measures making it easy for election thieves to cheat. 

In response to Tallman’s email posted on social media, New Mexicans responded. 

New Mexico Alliance for Life executive director Elisa Martinez wrote, “So Sen @tallman5909 falsely thinks  the thousands of New Mexicans against the bill he supports to upend voter rights can’t see past his lame, dishonest talking point.”

Another wrote, “So apparently Bill is good with cheating. Surprised he didn’t call you racist,” while another commentator added, “It’s all projection.” 

S.B. 8 is currently being considered in the Senate, where it still must pass the chamber before being sent to the House of Representatives for a final vote. With only four days left of the legislative session, it is unclear its path to passage. But pro-election fraud advocates are desperately trying to have it rammed through both chambers and to the governor’s desk. 

Legislative update: Bipartisan senators successfully stall pro-election fraud bill in Senate

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On Saturday, both chambers of the Legislature met to consider radical Democrat legislation. The Senate was about to hear S.B. 8, scandal-ridden alleged serial groper Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s pro-election fraud bill to cement election fraud into New Mexico state statute. 

But Republicans used a procedural move, the “Call of the Senate,” which mandates all senators be physically in the chamber to vote. Sens. Gregg Schmedes (R-Tijeras) and Jacob Candelaria (DTS-Bernalillo) were both unaccounted for, so the Senate could not ram through the extremist pro-election fraud bill.

Sen. Mimi Stewart (D-Bernalillo), the president pro-tem of the chamber, claimed, “We still have two senators that are not accounted for, not returning our calls and not contacting [the sergeant-at-arms] when she leaves them a message,” she said.

But Candelaria claims Stewart was lying. “Lie. No one called me or my office. Just saying,” the state senator wrote. 

Instead, the Senate adjourned and met to ram through Democrat bills in the chamber’s Judiciary Committee.

On the House side, far-left Democrats rammed through extremist H.B. 68, a radical anti-gun bill, through the chamber, with the support of multiple Republicans. The House Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs Committee passed 6-3 H.B. 6, erroneously dubbed the “Clean Future Act,” which would mandate extreme regulations on multiple New Mexico industries — a piece of legislation devastating to the economy. 

The Senate reconvenes at 1:00 p.m. Sunday to ram through Democrat bills, with S.B. 8 being the third item on the agenda. It is unclear if there will be another call of the Senate, stalling the extreme pro-fraud bill. 

 Contact key senators to stop S.B. 8 before the vote:

  • Senator George Munoz: george.munoz@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4371
  • Senator Pete Campos: pete.campos@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4311
  • Senator Cervantes joseph.cervantes@nmlegis.gov , (505) 986-4861
  • Senator Duhigg: katy.duhigg@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4726
  • Senator McKenna: brenda.mckenna@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4301
  • Senator Candelaria: (505) 986-4380, jacob.candelaria@nmlegis.gov
  • Senator Pope: harold.popejr@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4365
  • Senator Tallman: bill.tallman@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4373
  • Senator Shendo: benny.shendo@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4310
  • Senator Hickey: martin.hickey@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4513

Still on high alert over S.B. 144:

Speaker Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe)and the radical House Democrats, desperate to push scandal-ridden alleged serial groper Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s agenda cross the finish line, will be attempting to amend S.B. 144, a previously two-page bill that passed the senate regarding the intimidation of election workers.

The amendments would install radical pro-election fraud language contained in S.B. 8 to S.B. 144 despite the purpose and title of the bill being different than the proposed amendments — a violation of House rules. The amendments would be worse than the provisions in S.B. 8. 

S.B. 144 was originally scheduled to be heard in the House Judiciary Committee, but since the floor session went well past 6:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, the revised House schedule shows the Judiciary Committee is no longer meeting, although the Piñon Post remains on high alert for any movement on this bill. 

In the meantime, New Mexicans are urged to call and email legislators who sit on the House Judiciary Committee and demand they reject any amendment to S.B. 144 that would change the purpose of the bill.

  • Chair: Gail Chasey (D). District 18 (Bernalillo). Room 308, (505) 986-4411. Email: gail@gailchasey.com
  • Vice Chair: Micaela Lara Cadena (D). District 33 (Dona Ana). Room 204B, (505) 986-4210. Email: micaela.cadena@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Eliseo Lee Alcon (D). District 6 (Cibola & McKinley). Room 314A, (505) 986-4416. Email: eliseo.alcon@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Deborah A. Armstrong (D). District 17 (Bernalillo). Room 205B, (505) 986-4242. Email: deborah.armstrong@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Christine Chandler (D). District 43 (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe). Room 316B, (505) 986-4420. Email: christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Zachary J. Cook (R). District 56 (Lincoln and Otero). Room 203B, (505) 986-4226. Email: zachary.cook@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Brian Egolf (D). District 47 (Santa Fe). Room 104, (505) 986-4782. Email: brian.egolf@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Daymon Ely (D). District 23 (Bernalillo & Sandoval). Room 205A, (505) 986-4243. Email: daymon.ely@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Georgene Louis (D). District 26 (Bernalillo). Room 306, (505) 986-4329. Email: georgene.louis@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Matthew McQueen (D). District 50 (Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Torrance and Valencia). Room 316A, (505) 986-4423. Email: matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Greg Nibert (R). District 59 (Chaves & Lincoln). Room 203EN, (505) 986-4467. Email: greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: William “Bill” R. Rehm (R). District 31 (Bernalillo). Room 201B, (505) 986-4214. Email: bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: James G. Townsend (R). District 54 (Chaves, Eddy and Otero). Room 125, (505) 986-4758. Email: townsend@pvtn.net

Or BCC them all in an email: micaela.cadena@nmlegis.gov, eliseo.alcon@nmlegis.gov, deborah.armstrong@nmlegis.gov, christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov, zachary.cook@nmlegis.gov, brian.egolf@nmlegis.gov, daymon.ely@nmlegis.gov, georgene.louis@nmlegis.gov, matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov, greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov, bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov, townsend@pvtn.net

Legislative update: Dems trying to ram through pro-election fraud bill through backdoor

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On Friday, it was revealed that Speaker Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) and the radical House Democrats, desperate to push scandal-ridden alleged serial groper Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s agenda cross the finish line, will be attempting to amend S.B. 144, a previously two-page bill that passed the senate regarding the intimidation of election workers.

The amendments would install radical pro-election fraud language contained in S.B. 8 to S.B. 144 despite the purpose and title of the bill being different than the proposed amendments — a violation of House rules. The amendments would be worse than the provisions in S.B. 8. Despite S.B. 8’s provisions being added to S.B. 144, S.B. 8 will be heard on the Senate floor at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. It is the first agenda item. Contact key senators to stop S.B. 8 before the vote:

  • Senator George Munoz: george.munoz@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4371
  • Senator Pete Campos: pete.campos@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4311
  • Senator Cervantes joseph.cervantes@nmlegis.gov , (505) 986-4861
  • Senator Duhigg: katy.duhigg@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4726
  • Senator McKenna: brenda.mckenna@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4301
  • Senator Candelaria: (505) 986-4380, jacob.candelaria@nmlegis.gov
  • Senator Pope: harold.popejr@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4365
  • Senator Tallman: bill.tallman@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4373
  • Senator Shendo: benny.shendo@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4310
  • Senator Hickey: martin.hickey@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4513

According to the title page of the amendments, it includes“REPEALING AND REPLACING THE REGISTRATION AT VOTING LOCATION PRIOR TO VOTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING THAT INMATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND REGISTER TO VOTE UPON RELEASE AND CONFORMING A PROVISION RELATING TO RESTORATION OF RIGHTS; REVISING PROVISIONS RELATING TO MONITORED SECURED CONTAINERS; CLARIFYING PROCEDURES FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF VOTED MAILED BALLOTS; ENACTING THE NATIVE AMERICAN VOTING RIGHTS ACT TO PROTECT POLLING PLACE ACCESS AND ADDRESS OTHER ELECTION ISSUES INVOLVING VOTERS ON INDIAN NATION, TRIBAL AND PUEBLO LAND; MAKING TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES; AMENDING, REPEALING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.”

One major change spotted is that the amendment would take away a perjury charge for knowingly submitting a false ballot This language was stricken: “​​then complete the form on the reverse of the official mailing envelope [which shall include a statement by the voter under penalty of perjury that the facts stated in the form are true and the voter’s name, registration address and year of birth] under the privacy flap.” 

Multiple George Soros-funded out-of-state groups are supporting this radical bill, including the far-left “Center for Civic Policy,” which successfully helped the Legislature ram through partisan legislative and congressional maps to heavily favor Democrats. 

The bill explicitly breaks House Rule 11-4, which reads as follows:

The subject of every bill shall be clearly expressed in its title, and no bill embracing more than one subject shall be passed, except general appropriation bills and bills for the codification or revision of the laws. General appropriation bills shall embrace nothing but appropriations for the expense of the executive, legislative and judiciary departments, interest, sinking fund, payment of the public debt, public schools and other expenses required by existing laws. All other appropriations shall be made by separate bills.

S.B. 144 was originally scheduled to be heard in the House Judiciary Committee, but since the floor session went well past 6:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, the revised House schedule shows the Judiciary Committee is no longer meeting, although the Piñon Post remains on high alert for any movement on this bill. 

In the meantime, New Mexicans are urged to call and email legislators who sit on the House Judiciary Committee and demand they reject any amendment to S.B. 144 that would chance the purpose of the bill.

  • Chair: Gail Chasey (D). District 18 (Bernalillo). Room 308, (505) 986-4411. Email: gail@gailchasey.com
  • Vice Chair: Micaela Lara Cadena (D). District 33 (Dona Ana). Room 204B, (505) 986-4210. Email: micaela.cadena@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Eliseo Lee Alcon (D). District 6 (Cibola & McKinley). Room 314A, (505) 986-4416. Email: eliseo.alcon@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Deborah A. Armstrong (D). District 17 (Bernalillo). Room 205B, (505) 986-4242. Email: deborah.armstrong@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Christine Chandler (D). District 43 (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe). Room 316B, (505) 986-4420. Email: christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Zachary J. Cook (R). District 56 (Lincoln and Otero). Room 203B, (505) 986-4226. Email: zachary.cook@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Brian Egolf (D). District 47 (Santa Fe). Room 104, (505) 986-4782. Email: brian.egolf@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Daymon Ely (D). District 23 (Bernalillo & Sandoval). Room 205A, (505) 986-4243. Email: daymon.ely@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Georgene Louis (D). District 26 (Bernalillo). Room 306, (505) 986-4329. Email: georgene.louis@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Matthew McQueen (D). District 50 (Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Torrance and Valencia). Room 316A, (505) 986-4423. Email: matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Greg Nibert (R). District 59 (Chaves & Lincoln). Room 203EN, (505) 986-4467. Email: greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: William “Bill” R. Rehm (R). District 31 (Bernalillo). Room 201B, (505) 986-4214. Email: bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: James G. Townsend (R). District 54 (Chaves, Eddy and Otero). Room 125, (505) 986-4758. Email: townsend@pvtn.net

Or BCC them all in an email: micaela.cadena@nmlegis.gov, eliseo.alcon@nmlegis.gov, deborah.armstrong@nmlegis.gov, christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov, zachary.cook@nmlegis.gov, brian.egolf@nmlegis.gov, daymon.ely@nmlegis.gov, georgene.louis@nmlegis.gov, matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov, greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov, bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov, townsend@pvtn.net

Here is email language that our editor, John Block, sent to the Committee. Feel free to use it in your email:

Dear Representative: 

Bad actors are attempting to change S.B. 144 to far exceed its original intention and title from “AMENDING THE CRIME OF INTIMIDATION TO INCLUDE ACTS AGAINST ELECTIONS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, COUNTY CLERKS AND MUNICIPAL CLERKS,” to now deal with broad subjects regarding the administration of elections. This change proposed in amendment 222675.1 is a grave violation of House Rule 11-4:

“The subject of every bill shall be clearly expressed in its title, and no bill embracing more than one subject shall be passed, except general appropriation bills and bills for the codification or revision of the laws. General appropriation bills shall embrace nothing but appropriations for the expense of the executive, legislative and judiciary departments, interest, sinking fund, payment of the public debt, public schools and other expenses required by existing laws. All other appropriations shall be made by separate bills.”

Therefore, the addition of Amendment 222675.1, if passed by the House Judiciary Committee, would be a grave violation of House rules. Its passage will lead for this piece of legislation, in its entirety, to be subject to litigation — resulting in it being stricken down. 

Reject Amendment 222675.1 to save the state from costly litigation and from the negative implications passage of such a radical amendment would cause.

Regards,

*****NAME*****

House panel soundly rejects extreme enviro-Marxist constitutional amendment

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On Friday, the House Judiciary Committee met to consider H.J.R. 2, a radical enviro-Marxist piece of legislation that would give a constitutional right to “clean and healthy air, water, soil and environment; a stable climate; and self-sustaining ecosystems, for the benefit of public health, safety and general welfare.” It is sponsored by Rep. Joanne Ferrary (D-Doña Ana) and Sen. Antoinette Sedillo-Lopez (D-Bernalillo).

The generic and subjective terms encompassed in the bill would open up private entities, state agencies, and local governments to costly litigation, as seen in other states that have enacted similar resolutions, such as Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. 

During the short 30-minute testimony period allowed by Chair Gail Chasey (D-Bernalillo), multiple industries spoke out against the radical proposal. One expert from UNM Law School shared that “Small companies and small businesses might be injured as well” as governments from the bill — harming the little guy.

The Committee ultimately voted 9-3 to table the extreme proposal — making it the second year in a row it has failed. The Piñon Post organized New Mexicans in both years against the resolution.

Rep. Eliseo Alcon (D-Milan) “regretfully” moved to table H.J.R. 2, with Rep Nibert (R-Roswell) seconding his motion. Those who voted to table the bill included Reps. Alcon, Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos), Zach Cook (R-Lincoln), Brain Egolf (D-Santa Fe), Ely (D-Corrales), Nibert, Bill Rehm (R-Bernalillo), Jim Townsend (R-Artesia), and Michaela Lara Cadena (D-Doña Ana).

Reps. Matthew McQueen (D-Santa Fe), Chasey, and Rep. Deborah Armstrong (D-Bernalillo) all voted against tabling the bill. With just a little over one week left in the legislature, H.J.R. 2 is effectively dead, as it would still need to be resurrected in the House Judiciary Committee, face three hours of debate and scrutiny for final passage on the House floor, survive at least one committee in the Senate, and then face final passage — a nearly impossible task at this late date. 

As MLG’s legislative agenda lags, governor has sad-looking event in Hobbs

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During this 30-day Legislative Session, Democrats are crushing or stalling scandal-ridden alleged serial groper Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s agenda, including her hydrogen, crime, gun control, and election bills.

These include H.B. 9, an anti-gun bill that five Democrats joined Republicans in tabling, and a hydrogen bill that she has tasked Democrats to resurrect in multiple forms.

While these legislative items crash and burn with bipartisan opposition, the Governor has traveled over to the community of Hobbs in Lea County — where she lost in 2018 by 55.6 points — for a sad-looking event with a handful of “supporters.”

She posted on Twitter photos of the event claiming the small gathering of unmotivated-looking attendees were “fired up and ready for 2022!”

After her post, New Mexicans responded:

Lujan Grisham, despite her scandal-ridden tenure, is attempting to grab a second term. There are multiple candidates running against her, which are all using her abject failures in office against her.

Legislative update: Recall, enviro-Marxist bills have Friday hearings

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On Thursday, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee tabled a radical Democrat bill, H.B. 9, by Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D-Bernalillo) H.B. 9 is a radical anti-gun bill that would mandate citizens to lock up their guns, imposing a cost burden on New Mexicans.

Reps. Patricia Lundstrom (D-McKinley and San Juan), Allison (D-San Juan), Harry Garcia (D-Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, Socorro, San Juan, and Valencia), Ambrose Castellano (D-San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Torrance), and Candie Sweetser (D-Grant, Hidalgo, Luna) voted with the Republicans on the Committee to table the bill.

[Read more about what happened here]

The Senate Finance Committee passed 6-5 Michelle Lujan Grisham’s radical pro-election fraud S.B. 8, which allows for unsecured drop boxes, ballot harvesting, and other corrosive measures that some opponents said would “turn New Mexico into the wild west of voter fraud.” Democrat Sen. George Muñoz, the chairman of the committee, voted with all the Republicans against the bill.

It now goes before the full Senate for consideration. Democrat Leader Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) promised during the Thursday committee that the bill would not go to the Senate floor on Friday. Therefore, New Mexicans must lookout for a possible Saturday vote on the bill. Contact your senator by finding them here to oppose S.B. 8. 

The House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee passed H.B. 43 on a 3-2 vote. It would allow youths who are sentenced for violent crimes, including murder, to be released in 15 years despite life sentences. State Rep. Liz Thomson (D-Bernalillo) voted for it despite victims of violent crime “begging” her not to support it. Reps. Joanne Ferrary (D-Bernalillo) and Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe) both supported the radical bill while Reps. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) and Randall Pettigrew (R-Lea) voted against it. 

Bills to watch out for on Friday:

URGENT: H.B. 6, the “Clean Future Act” by Rep. Nathan Small (D-Doña Ana)

This radical bill would further cripple energy producers in New Mexico by mandating the Environmental Improvement Board adopt rules that would force the reduction of “greenhouse gas emissions.” 

“by 2030, statewide direct emissions of greenhouse gases shall not exceed fifty percent of 2005 levels; and by 2050, total statewide greenhouse gas emissions shall achieve at least net-zero emissions; provided that total statewide direct emissions of greenhouse gases shall not exceed ten percent of 2005 levels in 2050 or any subsequent year,” the bill reads. The bill is supported by enviro-Marxist organizations including the Sierra Club, Olé, ProgressNow New Mexico, among others.

The extremist bill will be heard in the House Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs Committee on Friday at 8:30 a.m. It is currently the third item on the committee’s agenda. The Zoom details are below:

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88201222358 Or One tap mobile : US: +13462487799,,88201222358# or +16699009128,,88201222358# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 882 0122 2358

H.J.R. 2, the “Environmental Rights” amendment by Reps. Joanne Ferrary (D-Doña Ana) and Tara Lujan (D-Santa Fe)

This radical bill would enshrine “environmental rights” in the New Mexico Constitution, which would, in effect, put the final nail in the energy industry’s coffin — the fund which provides for most state funds for hospitals and schools, not to mention jobs. This bill was proposed last legislative session and the Piñon Post helped it die before it could reach final passage. 

It will be heard on Friday in the House Judiciary Committee at 1:30 p.m. Zoom details are below:

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85381395136 Or One tap mobile : US: +16699009128,,85381395136# or +12532158782,,85381395136# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 853 8139 5136

H.J.R. 12, RECALL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS, CA, by Reps. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) and Randall Pettigrew (R-Lea).

The bill would allow recall of public officers in the executive and legislative branches of government. 

In its previous committee, the bill had 13-2 support by members of the public, with 87% of attendees voting in support of the bill in a poll. 

The resolutions ultimately passed with Rep. Daymon Ely’s (D-Corrales) support. It will be heard on Friday in the House Judiciary Committee at 1:30 following other bills. It is unclear if the committee will get to it Friday. Here are the Zoom details:Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85381395136 Or One tap mobile : US: +16699009128,,85381395136# or +12532158782,,85381395136# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 853 8139 5136

Fmr. state Rep. Sanchez running against porn actor Roger Montoya in HD-40

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On Thursday, former state Rep. Joseph Sanchez (D-Alcalde) announced his candidacy for the 40th House District, presumably in the Democrat primary against disgraced porn actor Roger Montoya, who won the seat in 2020.

“I am running for this seat because I see the promise of a stronger, more vibrant New Mexico on the horizon for all of us. We struggle with our education system and lack of economic opportunities, but by listening to our communities and working together, we can turn things around,” said Joseph Sanchez. “I’m looking forward to once again serving the people of HD 40,” according to his press release.

It continues:

Joseph will advocate for common sense policies that include supporting the oil and gas industry while working with them on a reasonable transition to renewables, promoting New Mexico as a hydrogen hub, supporting the rollout of rural broadband to expand access to all of New Mexico to help attract the high-tech jobs of the future, broadening the 80-year relationship with Los Alamos National Laboratory, fighting for land grants and land grant communities, and advocating for the priorities of Indian Country. 

Joseph Sanchez earned an MS and BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico and an MBA from New Mexico State University. He currently serves as an engineering manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he has helped oversee and execute over a billion dollars worth of utility and construction projects. He previously served as the CEO of the largest electric utility cooperative in the state of New Mexico. Joseph resides in his life-long home of Alcalde with his fiancé Veronica. 

Sanchez would be taking on the disgraced porn actor, who the Piñon Post uncovered in 2021 to have participated in multiple adult films. He claimed to have performed the multiple sex acts in the adult films to pay his way through college in Los Angeles at the time. The Piñon Post’s reporting on this can be found here.

Sanchez is a pro-life Democrat who voted against 2019’s radical abortion up-to-birth H.B. 51.

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