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Ending abusive government overreach. Protecting farmers, families, private property, and small businesses.

(Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to combat weaponized regulatory and enforcement actions against America's producers, ranchers, and small businesses. This partnership advances Pillar 4 of the Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework by building a government-wide shield against lawfare.

Secretary Rollins was joined by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, Special Envoy for American Landowners John Rich, Director of the Bureau of Land Management Stevan Pearce, Representative Harriet Hageman, Representative Eli Crane, and affected producers and ranchers, along with representatives from leading legal organizations including the America First Policy Institute, Institute for Justice, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Pacific Legal Foundation, American Stewards of Liberty, and Mountain States Legal Foundation.

Santa Fe, NM — Today, the members of the New Mexico Senate Republican Caucus voted to elect Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) to serve as Caucus Chair, replacing Senator David Gallegos (R-Eunice) who just became the Republican nominee to serve as New Mexico's next Lieutenant Governor.

By stepping down as caucus chair, Senator Gallegos will be better able to balance his legislative duties with the demands of his statewide campaign. The caucus appreciates Sen. Gallegos's contributions while serving as Caucus Chair and is pleased he will continue serving the people of Senate District 41.

Albuquerque, NM — State Senator Nicole Tobiassen (R-Albuquerque) today celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding state laws that keep transgender athletes out of women's and girls' sports, calling the decision "a long overdue win for fairness and for every girl who just wants a fair shot."

 The Court ruled unanimously that state laws in Idaho and West Virginia protecting women's sports do not violate federal civil rights law. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that states may reserve women's and girls' sports for biological females. More than two dozen states, including efforts pushed by Sen. Tobiassen in New Mexico, have pursued similar protections. 

"This is what happens when the law catches up to common sense," Tobiassen said. "Women fought too hard, for too many years, to watch their sports be handed to biological men. The Supreme Court said what most New Mexicans already knew: biology matters, and women's sports should be for women." 

SANTA FE – As boating activity surges over the Fourth of July holiday, New Mexico State Parks will significantly increase on‑the‑water patrols on July 3–5 as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to prevent boating under the influence (BUI) and enhance public safety on waterways. 

In partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, New Mexico State Parks officers will conduct targeted enforcement, public education; and safety compliance checks throughout the holiday weekend. 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is reminding the public to be aware of increased bear activity while enjoying the outdoors this summer.

Officers across the state are seeing an increase in bear activity, including reports of bears entering urban areas and visiting campsites.  This pattern is part of a broader uptick in sightings throughout New Mexico, with reports emerging from communities including Jordan Hot Springs, Capitan, and other nearby areas.  Seasonal food availability continues to play a major role in bear movement.

Albuquerque, NM — Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of girls in what was a common sense ruling regarding women's school sports teams. Please see RPNM's statement below: 

Today's decision by the United States Supreme Court is a significant victory for fairness, competitive integrity, and the protection of opportunities for women and girls in athletics.

By upholding state laws that reserve girls' and women's sports for biological females, the Court recognized that states have a legitimate interest in preserving fair competition while remaining consistent with the Constitution and Title IX. The ruling provides much-needed clarity for schools, athletic organizations, and families across the country.

BY OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle more than 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials, plaintiffs' attorneys said Monday.

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will have to write an apology letter to each survivor as part of the settlement.

The settlement also requires the archdiocese to implement a series of child protection and transparency reforms, including creating a list of clergy accused of abuse, said Jeff Anderson, an attorney representing dozens of child sexual abuse victims.