US House Representative Melanie Stansbury gave an impassioned speech at the 2026 MLK ceremony and luncheon, hosted by the SCLC. Rep. Stansbury emphasized how New Mexico protects its citizens from the cruel chaos of this administration by feeding hungry kids and ensuring healthcare subsidies—despite federal funds being blocked or cut. She also pointed out that NM has the best administered elections in the entire country, according to nonpartisan analysis.
US House Representative Melanie Stansbury; SC Commissioner Katherine Bruch; Frank Smith, Chair of New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus; District 44 House Representative Kathleen Cates
RR District 5 Councilor Karissa Culbreath gives a rousing speech, reminding us that as Dr King once said, “The difference between a dreamer and a visionary is that the dreamer has his eyes closed, but the visionary has his eyes open.”
DPSC Officers, L To R: First Vice-Chair Aleta “Tweety” Suazo; Secretary Judy Gordon; Treasurer Douglas Clark; Chair Greg Bennett; Second Vice-Chair Darryl Manning.