On Wednesday, the National Weather Service warned about a tornado storm near Grady, New Mexico, in Curry County. The storm also affected Roosevelt and Quay counties.
Tornado Warning continues for Curry County, NM, Quay County, NM until 7:45 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/udUALIS9lt
Multiple reports say that the wind was at 90 miles per hour, which is destructive to structures, along with the hail. The shelter-in-place alerts went into effect until at least 8:15 p.m.
ABQ issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, damage threat: DESTRUCTIVE, wind: 90 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 2.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Curry, Quay, Roosevelt [NM] till 8:15 PM MDT https://t.co/TvbsPlUicqpic.twitter.com/aFOLONFXk3
— New Mexico Wx Alerts☀️⛈🌨⚡️ (@NewMexWXAlerts) May 25, 2023
See some of the views of the storm caught by storm chasers, with the twister hitting ground shortly after 7:00 p.m. in Grady:
New footage shot by war correspondents Michael Yon and Chuck Holton shows tons of materials meant for the construction of the United States’ southern border wall with Mexico wasting away in New Mexico.
President Donald Trump worked to fulfill his campaign promise of building the wall during his term in office, getting hundreds of miles built to protect the country’s wide-open border.
Unfortunately, when Joe Biden came to power in 2021, he nixed the finishing of the border barrier, thus leaving the materials to rot while leaving massive gaping holes in the wall — emboldening illegal immigration.
Yon wrote, “Unused Border Wall in New Mexico last week,” noting, “Millions of dollars of border wall sitting unused as America is invaded by millions, and we pour buckets of billions into Ukraine.”
Unused Border Wall in New Mexico last week. @rangerholton and I came to this same spot days after Puppet Biden was installed into office, and I just returned. Millions of dollars of border wall sitting unused as America is invaded by millions, and we pour buckets of billions… pic.twitter.com/nUY0sGuRK4
New Mexico currently has over 53 miles of border that are not protected whatsoever with any wall built by pre-Trump administrations or under the 45th president’s administration. There have been scourges of illegal border crossings, especially near Antelope Wells, Santa Teresa, and El Paso ports of entry.
According to recent figures, about six million illegal immigrants have been smuggled by cartel members or came by themselves illegally on their journey into the United States. With the recent expiration of the pandemic-era Title 42, it has emboldened illegal border crossers.
Santa Fe Magistrate Judge Dev Atma Khalsa will resign amid an ethics probe that would have had him forcibly thrown off the bench.
The investigation came after Khalsa was stopped for a DWI in February off of I-25 when he crashed his car.
The arresting officer could smell alcohol on Khalsa’s breath and noticed slurred speech from the disgraced soon-to-be former judge.
Mugshot of Judge Khalsa.
The crash happened on I-25 at the Saint Francis Drive exit in Santa Fe.
According to KOB 4, “If he is convicted, he faces 90 days in jail, a $999 fine, and one year of probation.”
“Officers arrested Khalsa and charged him with reckless driving and driving without a license. After the crash, the state Supreme Court initially suspended him with pay, then without pay last month.” The judge’s license expired two days before the arrest.
Khalsa’s brief stint on the bench, being elected only in November, included a handful of DWI cases, some revolving around revoked licenses.
The Democrat previously won a crowded three-way primary and faced no GOP opponent in the general election.
Once the New Mexico Supreme Court accepts the resignation agreement between the judge and the New Mexico Judicial Standards Commission, then his successor can be appointed to the bench by Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
While New Mexicans love their green chile cheeseburgers, they also apparently love Burger King’s signature sandwich.
“New Mexico ordered more Whopper sandwiches than any other state in 2022,” announced the fast food restaurant in its “Flame-Grilled ‘State’ of Mind” report. The Land of Enchantment has been labeled “The Champ.”
The report also disclosed what states like on the BK menu, with states like North Carolina ordering the most Double Whopper sandwiches last year and Montana buying the most Triple Whopper sandwiches in 2022.
The news comes right before National Hamburger Day is held on May 28.
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Arizona bought the most Whoppers before 10:30 am, being dubbed “The Early Bird,” while Kansas “loves that late-night grub, ordering the most Whopper sandwiches after 8 p.m,” earning the state the title of “The Late Night Adventurer.”
Alaska “orders a side of Chicken Fries with their Whopper sandwiches more than any other state,” and Texas “spices it up by adding more BBQ sauce and jalapeños to their Whopper sandwiches than anyone else,” earning the title of “The Sweetest & Spiciest.”
“For all those seeking the perfect combination to go with their Whopper sandwich, watch out – New Mexico (Whopper, U.S.A.) knows where it’s at when it comes to fries, but Hawaii (more than any other state) orders their Whopper sandwiches with onion rings,” writesBusiness Wire.
Couy Griffin, of Tularosa, New Mexico—who achieved national fame for riding his horse, “Red,” across the United States in 2019 to meet with President Trump in Washington, D.C.—was driving past his mother’s home in Tularosa, on Saturday, May 21, when he was pulled over by an Officer Villa and handcuffed, arrested, then booked into Otero County Detention Center.
He was charged with three counts of criminal trespassing and two counts of harassment, according to Griffin.
Griffin was released from the Center on Monday and interviewed by the Piñon Post today, Tuesday, May 23.
“I spent the time in jail praying and fasting. The crazier life gets, the easier it is to let it go,” said Griffin, a former pastor, and a past Otero County Commissioner.
Griffin indicated that the problematic situation leading to Griffin’s arrest on Saturday, May 21st, began on April 13.
It was on April 13 that he picked up a man who was a stranger at the El Paso airport.
“He was a friend of a friend who was homeless in D.C. He needed help. I needed the interior of my mother’s house painted, and so I flew him out here, paid for all his food, and took him to my family’s home for Easter dinner. I let him stay in the house until the painting was finished,” said Griffin.
The location on Dusty Lane is the spot at the end of the driveway where Griffin was filmed being arrested and also the address of the house in which the homeless man and “painter” DeWayne Braithwaite is currently holed up under the protection of the local Sheriff’s office.
Griffin originally purchased the home on Dusty Lane. However, Griffin had quick-deeded his properties to his mother, a magistrate judge, due to his controversial and highly publicized pro-Trump position and threats he says he has received since he met with Trump.
Griffin testified that after Braithwaite’s painting job was completed, and he asked him to leave the home, Braithwaite charged him with “harassment.” Braithwaite included the local authorities in his complaints, calling the Sheriff’s department over seven times complaining about Griffin.
Griffin has recently been informed that Braithwaite is a former felon and had just been removed from his sister’s house in Maryland after a three-year eviction battle.
“All my problems began after that meeting with Trump in 2019. The fierce attacks began after that day,” said Griffin, who spent nine weeks in federal prison on charges related to January 6.
After the meeting with Trump, and related to his attendance at J6, Griffin was arrested by the FBI and placed in solitary confinement for nine days in federal prison—without being charged. He was not allowed to call family or an attorney before or during this initial imprisonment. Eventually, he was accused of the non-violent offense of “trespassing.”
Griffin was removed from his position as a commissioner after District Judge Francis Matthew indicated that because of Griffin’s supposed J6 “insurrectionist” behavior, he had violated Section Three of the Fourth Amendment. Defendants for Griffin stated that the clause was used in the civil war, not since 1860, and primarily to prevent Confederates from running for office.
In another interview, Griffin stated to CAT CHAT Rumble host Mahara Daniel that there were no designated areas near or on the Capital grounds or building that were clearly marked with no admittance or no trespassing signs.
Additionally, the crowds—who were mainly conservatives and/or Trump supporters who were both praying and celebrating but also protesting election results—were welcomed into the Capital, by capital security, according to Griffin.
“It was a trap. We didn’t know it, of course. You don’t let the prey know they are stepping into a trap until it’s too late,” he said, about the January 6th protest, a historical event more often referred to as an act of “insurrection.”
“I feel set up by the system. In this case, I was simply trying to help someone who was destitute, “said Griffin.
The Otero County Sheriff’s Department could not be reached for comment on Tuesday, May 23.
Prominent YouTube influencer and attorney Colion Noir, whose channel is about the Second Amendment, skewered New Mexico Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham after she made uninformed and false comments while recently appearing on MSNBC.
In particular, she called AR-15 rifles “weapons of war,” even though the military doesn’t use them, and falsely claimed the weapons were “automatic,” which they are not.
Noir took down Lujan Grisham in under five minutes in his YouTube segment that is now going viral.
He ripped her to shreds over what the Second Amendment says, her anti-gun legislation proposed, and the failed anti-gun policies already enacted that are not doing much of anything.
Rising electrical costs in the United States have increased Bitcoin mining prices. Investopedia explains, “Bitcoin mining is the process of validating the information in a blockchain block by generating a cryptographic solution that matches specific criteria. When a correct solution is reached, a reward in the form of bitcoin and fees for the work done is given to the miner who reached the solution first.”
Since the process takes so much energy, the increase in energy prices means a decrease Bitcoin miners see in revenue.
“The rising electrical energy charges in the USA have contributed to the rising Bitcoin mining prices, making it much less worthwhile for miners…. The price of electrical energy is a number one expense for Bitcoin miners, because the mining course of requires an unlimited quantity of vitality. The Bitcoin Power Consumption Index estimates that the Bitcoin community consumes extra vitality than [the] entire nation of the Philippines. The electrical energy consumption is primarily pushed by the necessity to energy the [specialized] pc gear used within the mining course of, which requires huge vitality.” writes Crypto News BTC.
The outlet noted, “One other issue contributing to the rising electrical energy charges is the surge in electrical energy demand. Because the inhabitants grows and extra folks use electrical energy, the necessity will increase, driving up the fee. This elevated demand has been notably evident in locations similar to California, the place the inhabitants has proliferated, resulting in a pressure on the state’s energy grid and inflicting rolling blackouts.”
But New Mexico is seen as a leader for Bitcoin miners, per the report, noting, “New Mexico has comparatively low cost electrical energy costs, making it one of many extra inexpensive states for Bitcoin mining. Per the Hashrate index report, New Mexico emerged as probably the most affordable and, in [turn], extra worthwhile state for Bitcoin miners in [the first quarter of 2023] at $16,850 to mint one BTC.”
According to the report, “In 2023, the electrical energy charge continues to [hit] new highs, which doesn’t come as a shock. Bitcoin miners require no less than $17,000 to supply one BTC in the USA versus the $5,000 to 10,000… in the past. That is based on the Bitcoin mining information useful resource Hashrate Index and Luxor.”
With the revelation that New Mexico is on the map for affordable Bitcoin mining, it could mean more miners relocate to the state for this purpose.
While speaking at POLITICO’s energy summit Thursday, Democrat New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham angered eco-leftists over her justification for vetoing electric vehicle tax credits in the omnibus package previously passed during the 2023 Legislative Session.
“These were important but way too small,” Lujan Grisham said of the tax credits. “These benefits were so small, they don’t move the needle. Sometimes when you get something, you don’t get a second bite at it.”
Eco-leftists charged the governor with “blowing smoke” with her “bull***t response.”
However, other comments Lujan Grisham made at the summit have New Mexicans concerned.
The governor told the moderator during the event, “We have free college,” adding, “I’m producing workers in the renewable energy sector.”
She then said, “New Mexico was framed, and in fact, I might…I do disagree with that frame as an energy state and a leader in energy” (emphasis added).
On the contrary, New Mexico was responsible for the largest U.S. oil production growth in 2022 at 50 percent — beating all other states, as we previously reported. Much of the state’s massive $9.4 billion budget derives from the booming oil and gas industry.
A policy and performance analysis for the 2024 fiscal year from the Legislative Finance Committee noted, “Bolstered by high oil- and gas-related revenues, growing incomes, strong consumer spending, and inflation, New Mexico is experiencing record-high revenues across all major revenue streams.”
The free market think tank, the Rio Grande Foundation, asked regarding Lujan Grisham’s comment, “On what planet is New Mexico NOT a… leader in energy?”
New Mexico, which is the second-highest oil-producing state in the country, certainly is an energy state, and any assertion otherwise is a fabrication of the truth.
On Monday, it was revealed that University of New Mexico tight end Jaden Hullaby had passed away at just 21 after previously being declared missing. He started his football career at the University of Texas.
“Hullaby’s family said in a statement on social media on Sunday that they had feared for his safety … after they hadn’t been able to make contact with him since last Thursday. He was last seen on a freeway in Dallas, the family said. In an update on Monday — Hullaby’s brother, Landon, announced the UNM athlete had sadly passed away.” TMZ reported.
Y’all we need prayers our way🙏🏾 I need y'all help this is my nephew. An he has been missing They live in Dallas and Arlington, Texas area. My brother hasn't heard from him since Thursday and the lil brother hasn't heard from him either. An that's where the problem is they always pic.twitter.com/mKHmpOiyG0
“I love you so much and I got you and the family forever I swear get your rest King,” wrote Landon.
UNM wrote, “The Lobo family is saddened to learn of the passing of former RB/TE Jaden Hullaby. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jaden’s family and all who knew him.”
The Lobo family is saddened to learn of the passing of former RB/TE Jaden Hullaby. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jaden’s family and all who knew him. pic.twitter.com/UX9frCAo19
“He was a great person and someone we all enjoyed being around, coaching and spending time with,” said University of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said. “All of our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates, and we want to send our deepest condolences to them in such a difficult time.”
“Hullaby was a touted running back prospect in the Longhorns’ 2020 class who switched to linebacker when he got to the Austin campus. He played in just two games in his two seasons for the school … before he transferred to UNM prior to the 2022 season. In his one year with the Lobos, he played tight end, and piled up 44 receiving yards and 59 rushing yards in eight games,” TMZ added.
“The cause of death has yet to be released by authorities. Hullaby was last seen in Dallas on Friday heading westbound on I-30 at 6:23 pm,” according to the Texas Longhorns.
No further details have been immediately made available following Hullaby’s tragic death.
It was revealed that Cowboys for Trump founder and former Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was arrested by the Otero County Sherriff’s Department last week.
A video shared on TikTok and later on Twitter appears to show Griffin being arrested in Tularosa. It is likely to have come from a disgruntled tenant with whom the former official argued in another video.
Couy Griffin, Founder of Cowboys for Trump being Arrested 3 counts for Trespassing, 3 counts for Harassing a Witness, ME! pic.twitter.com/OEQhK3cwpA
On the tweet, it claims that Griffin is facing “3 counts for Trespassing, 3 counts for Harassing a Witness (sic).”
The person who posted the video, likely named “DeWayne Braithwaite,” claimed in a previous video that Griffin “used food to get forced labor out of me. That is human trafficking through fraud.”
The arrest could possibly stem from Griffin potentially attempting to remove the man from a property Griffin was renting him. Other videos who him attempting to inspect his property which Griffin claims the man is “squatting” in.
@mywildlifesanctuary Couy Griffin paid my airfare, flew me 1900 miles, picked me up at the airport, brought me to this house, and said, "Here's where you're sleeping, and this is where you're working". Now that I've completed the first of 2 paint jobs Griffin now wants out of our Agreement without any compensation to me and is calling me a squatter. #couygriffin#cowboysfortrump#foryou♬ original sound – President D
In a video, the man claims he is being mistreated by Griffin for the Cowboys for Trump founder not making him home-cooked meals every night. To that, Griffin called him a “freeloading loser.” The former official then went on to explain all the food bought for the man.
Braithwaite then claimed, “I am not listening to your dealings no more.” Braithwaite is apparently from La Plata, Maryland, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Other TikTok posts from Braithwaite claim he called police six times previously and they did not act on his claims he was being “human trafficked.”
Griffin then, later in the video, told the man not to “harm my family” and reminded him of Mr. Braithwaite’s 14 years in federal prison.
Griffin is likely being held at the Otero County Detention Center.
The Republican was previously removed from office by a far-left Santa Fe judge due to his involvement in the incursion of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
