Debra Haaland

Native American nominee’s grilling raises questions on bias

By FELICIA FONSECA and MATTHEW BROWNFebruary 26, 2021 GMT

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — When Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso snapped at Deb Haaland during her confirmation hearing, many in Indian Country were incensed...

New Mexico makes history with all-female US House team

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYANNovember 4, 2020 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Republican Yvette Herrell on Tuesday staged an upset to win a contested race for a U...

Congresswoman skips initial television debate in New Mexico

October 7, 2020 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican congressional candidate Michelle Garcia Holmes discussed her campaign alone on local

Watchdog eyes violent routing of protesters near White House

By ELLEN KNICKMEYERJune 22, 2020 GMT

An Interior Department watchdog office will investigate law enforcement and security forces’ violent clearing of protesters from a square in front of the White House earlier this month...

Native American women’s election to US House celebrated

By MARY HUDETZNovember 8, 2018 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — As a girl, Debra Haaland remembers joining her grandmother as she chopped wood and fetched water for her home in tiny Mesita, a Native American community situated in New Mexico's high desert.