John Block Ranked Bottom of his Republican Caucus in Effectiveness
Rep. John Block gladly accepts money from special interests — Chevron, Permian Resources LLC, etc.
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Rep. John Block's Big Money Donors
Campaign finance records filed with the NM Secretary of State
| Donor | Category |
|---|---|
| Chevron Corporation | Big Oil |
| Permian Resources LLC | Oil & Gas |
| NM Oil & Gas Association PAC | Industry PAC |
| Various Real Estate PACs | Real Estate |
"He came to Otero County uninvited by the masses, was backed by big money and they pull his strings."
NM State Rep John Block is viewed as a carpetbagger and an opportunist gaming the political system. He came to Otero County uninvited by the masses, was backed by big money insiders and they pull his strings. He saw how easy it is with the low voter turnout and an ineffective opposition party. He is here to build his resume not to support the best interest of small business or the working class nor elderly. His positions and record tells the story, his votes support corporate interests not small business, ranchers nor locals.
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Division and Havoc Surround Rep. John Block
Statewide News Coverage of the Divisiveness & Ineffectiveness of Rep. John Block: Self Serving and Not Serving Constituent Interests
Before John Block Took Office
Rep. Matthew McQueen called the Piñon Post "fundamentally dishonest" and "intentionally and dishonestly stoking the negativity." Block remained convinced Trump won in 2020, flew to Washington for the Jan. 6 rally, and said he did not get close to the Capitol. An anti-fascist card showed him with Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes; he said he posed after a rally and did not know much about the group.
Santa Fe New MexicanReports Block attended the Capitol riot, was not arrested, and that the FBI would neither confirm nor deny an investigation. A hostile profile of his House District 51 candidacy.
The Paper (Albuquerque)His Site and the 2023 Gun Order
"State representative Block's website hosts threats" — the Piñon Post ran more than a dozen stories on Gov. Lujan Grisham's carry order. Commenters urged violence against the governor. Block told the outlet he removed the comments it flagged and "totally disavow[s] any and all calls for violence." Some violent comments were still up that Friday evening.
Source New MexicoStraight news on the impeachment push Block co-led following the governor's temporary public health gun order.
KRQENational coverage of the impeachment effort Block helped lead after Gov. Lujan Grisham's emergency carry order.
Politico / APThe 2024 Election-Official Harassment Claim
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver's office named Block as helping foment hostile posts after the election. Her office called the Piñon Post a "frequent purveyor of false and misleading information" about voting and elections. Block denied threatening her and called the claim thin-skinned.
Santa Fe New MexicanToulouse Oliver said she was gathering material for state police and the attorney general, and accused Block of "egging on" comments. He apologized for any violent threats and said he had been harassed too.
Associated PressAustin Fisher reporting. Toulouse Oliver announced plans to file a police report with state police and the attorney general over harassment she linked to Block and the Piñon Post.
Source New Mexico / nm.newsRegional coverage of the accusations against Block following the 2024 election, including the planned police report.
Roswell Daily RecordCoverage of the Secretary of State's announcement that she would file a police report over harassment she linked to Rep. Block.
New Mexico News PortHow Other Outlets Have Framed Him Since
Block and Rep. Stefani Lord are described as among the most outspoken House Republicans with "quite a reputation" in the Legislature. An interview, not an investigation.
Santa Fe New MexicanOtero County nominated Block for the Senate District 33 vacancy. The article quotes Piñon Post language calling the governor a "scandal-ridden alleged serial groper." She appointed Rex Wilson instead.
Santa Fe New MexicanINTENTIONALLY AND DISHONESTLY STOKING DIVISION