Melanie Stansbury: “I wish I could say that state and local governments have prioritized the protection of Native women and children, but…”

We need the public to demand that the state follow the required process, that the due diligence is done on this project.

They want to rewrite the history of this country and take away the resources and leadership of people who have fought, marched and served this country for generations.

If you’re a teacher and you really want to work in a tribal community, whether you are a Native person yourself or not, and you’re looking at the difference of getting paid, let’s say, $50,000 by the federal government versus going and…

As a New Mexican, this is personal.