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Excellent choice for word of the day.

A federal grand jury has declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers for making a video last fall telling service members to refuse illegal orders. @MarthaRaddatz reports.

Today (2/10/26) in SIRCA: SB 201 RURAL LIBRARIES (do-pass 4-0) SB 226 URANIUM MINE CLEANUP (do-pass 4-0) SB 242 INDIAN FAMILY PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE (amended, do-pass 4-0) MISSING & MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (do-pass 4-0) #nmleg #nmpol

A man charged in a Navajo woman’s 2021 disappearance has pleaded guilty to robbery, a case emblematic of the crisis of killings and disappearances in Native communities. buff.ly/Rk5mvef

Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for “Wildflower” at the Grammys. “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that: No one is illegal on stolen land," Eilish said, to big applause from the audience. wapo.st/49VPFQ4

Maybe Epstein should have just answered when I knocked on his door before the story was published.

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning. Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack. Thank you to everyone who demanded freedom for Liam. We won’t stop until all children and families are home.

A decades-old New Mexico newspaper soon will be a thing of the past, as the publisher of the Independent in Gallup said Friday the publication will release its last edition Saturday. sfnm.co/4rlNN8K

Award-winning Navajo writer and Arizona State University professor emerita Laura Tohe was recently appointed Arizona poet laureate. She's the second-ever person to serve in the role that's been vacant for seven years. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

#THPOsAtWork The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma THPO’s website provides an evergreen reminder that applies to all the Tribal Nations who have made these lands their home since time immemorial, and it’s a stark reminder of why we need THPOs:

My favorite story today: The estate of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. is suing Utah over a law that’s being used to ban Vonnegut’s novel Slaughterhouse Five. Hear the arguments for and against—including from Vonnegut’s daughter, who was present as he wrote. npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-…

For 27 years, I have had the proud privilege to work for The Washington Post. It’s not the building (or the mice) that make it great. It’s the people – I am surrounded by colleagues from every department who are amazingly smart, talented and generous. I have had a chance to tell incredible stories because this place believes and pushes us to do the most important thing -- tell the truth. We work hard every day to bring this region – and the world – news that’s insightful, fair and accurate. If you value being an informed person and reading exceptional journalism produced by professionals, please support us. And please subscribe! #SavethePost. x.com/ErikWemple/sta…

"Long before lithium-ion batteries reshaped the power sector, utilities stored electricity by pumping water uphill when energy was abundant and later letting it descend, turning turbines to generate power when needed." canarymedia.com/articles/hydro…

These dropped feathers were collected from our bald eagles throughout the year by their keepers. They will be shipped to the USFWS National Eagle Repository, where Native tribes can apply to receive eagle feathers for use in Native traditions and ceremonies. (1/2)

Trump has refocused attention on America's relationship with Indigenous peoples: Greenland is 90% Inuit and has maintained its traditions, language and land despite centuries of colonial rule. It's a model of Indigenous self-determination & sovereignty. grist.org/global-indigen…

Democrats in Congress are demanding that the Trump administration investigate a top official at the Interior Department who is accused of violating ethics standards with a $3.5 million water deal for a Nevada lithium mine. READ MORE: lvrj.com/post/3609939

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Celebrate creativity, culture, and storytelling through decades of powerful work. This art show honors a Diné artist whose paintings, illustrations, and films bring history, humor, and imagination together in bold, unforgettable ways.

Fueling up for election year, NM style 🌶️

Buckle up! New Mexico lawmakers return to the Roundhouse this week for a 30-day legislative session that will be Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final regular session. My preview story on issues to watch and which bills could move quickly. abqjournal.com/news/ready-set… via @ABQJournal

Our Street just got a little longer. @YouTube now has the largest digital library of Sesame Street content! For the first time ever, more than 100 full episodes of Sesame Street are available for free on YouTube. Watch everything from beloved, iconic episodes to recent season adventures across the Sesame Street and Sesame Street Classics channels. Whether you’re an old friend or a brand-new pal, we’re so excited to welcome you to our neighborhood on YouTube.