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Deb Haaland prepares Democratic campaign for New Mexico governor – Washington Examiner

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1 year ago

January 29, 2025

Deb Haaland prepares Democratic campaign for New Mexico governor – Washington Examiner

Deb Haaland, the former secretary of the Interior Department under President Joe Biden, is getting ready for a run to become New Mexico’s next governor.

Haaland led the Department of the Interior during all four years of the Biden administration after previously being elected to Congress to represent New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District in 2018.

Now that she’s vacated her Cabinet position, Haaland is wasting no time preparing for the next phase of her political career with a 2026 gubernatorial bid to become her home state’s next chief executive.

“Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s created New Mexico jobs, brings people together, and is getting ready to run to be New Mexico’s next governor,” a spokesperson for Haaland told the Hill.

The news comes after the field of possible challengers for the Democratic gubernatorial primary has narrowed. Last week, Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) told Semafor he would not be running in the race after being viewed as a possible candidate in New Mexico’s gubernatorial election.

President Joe Biden listens as Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during an event to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Heinrich also refused to endorse a candidate at this stage in the race. No Republicans have yet announced plans to challenge Haaland during the general election.

New Mexico has been a reliable Democratic state in presidential contests, but its government is up for grabs. Over the past three decades, two Republicans and two Democrats have sat in the governor’s mansion.

Overall, the GOP is the minority party in New Mexico, with Democrats currently controlling the governor’s office and both legislative chambers.

During her tenure at the Interior Department, Haaland often faced criticism from both sides of the aisle.

Decisions such as her move in September 2023 to cancel all seven oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska sparked anger from Republicans, who argued her actions drove up energy prices.

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Yet, left-wing environmentalists were also provoked over some of Haaland’s policies, particularly after she gave the green light to the Alaskan Willow oil drilling project, which she had opposed during her time in Congress.

Should Haaland win the gubernatorial election, she will replace Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM), who was elected in 2018.

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New Mexico veteran cemetery coming to Carlsbad via $8M in federal funds – Carlsbad Current-Argus

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11 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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New Mexico veteran cemetery coming to Carlsbad via M in federal funds – Carlsbad Current-Argus

Mack Dyer salutes the American Flag during a ceremony, Feb. 25, 2026 at the American Legion in Carlsbad. Adrian Hedden | Carlsbad Current-Argus

Adrian Hedden Carlsbad Current-Argusachedden@currentargus.com Mack Dyer served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. He fought in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Iraqi…

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New Mexico spoils Nevada’s Senior Day as Lobos leave Reno with 63-56 win

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March 1, 2026

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New Mexico spoils Nevada’s Senior Day as Lobos leave Reno with 63-56 win

The Nevada women’s basketball team dropped its final home contest of the 2025-26 season on Saturday with New Mexico spoiling Senior Day and pushing past the Wolf Pack for a 63-56 win.

The Wolf Pack led 36-34 at halftime behind a hot-shooting start. Skylar Durley, Imbie Jones and Ahrray Young each had six points as Nevada shot 14-of-25 from the field (56%). But things cooled off in the second half, with the Lobos outscoring the Wolf Pack 19-13 in the third quarter to take a four-point lead into the fourth. Nevada’s shooting woes only worsened in the final period when it made just three field goals, including none in the final four minutes.

Durley led Nevada with 16 points and six rebounds. Young finished with 10 points, three rebounds and three assists. The Wolf Pack made just one three-pointer out of its nine attempts.

The loss drops Nevada to 9-20 overall, 5-14 within the Mountain West Conference. The Wolf Pack now heads to Utah State for Tuesday’s regular-season finale before opening the Mountain West Tournament play next Saturday in Las Vegas.

Watch our coverage of the game below.

Highlights and reaction from Nevada’s loss to New Mexico.

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