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Republicans spend big on Spanish-language ads in New Mexico, with hopes ‘Trump could change’ 20-year blue streak
Republicans believe they can win New Mexico for the first time in 20 years — and conservative advocacy groups are spending big on Spanish-language commercials for the last two weeks of the election.
“New Mexico is the dark horse this presidential cycle,” Jay McClesky, a longtime political strategist for Republicans in the state, told The Post. “New Mexico hasn’t voted for a Republican presidential candidate in 20 years but Trump could change that.”
Sources say groups including the conservative advocacy group Election Freedom, as well as RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again PAC, have ramped up their advertising efforts for a final push.
Election Freedom’s $5 million ad blitz is primarily going to pay for Spanish language ads that highlight how Kamala Harris and New Mexico’s Democratic senator Martin Heinrich have created inflation and allowed a surge in illegal immigration as crime rises — two issues voters in New Mexico overwhelmingly say they are focused on.
“President Trump is making huge inroads with Hispanic voters and is actually leading among Hispanic men in multiple internal polls,” McClesky said.
According to polling from KAConsulting, Harris is up just three points in New Mexico — a state Biden won by 10 points in 2020 — with an additional three percent of the population saying they remain undecided.
Internal polls conducted by the Trump camp, meanwhile, show a race that is nearly neck-and-neck, thanks in part to RFK Jr.’s support, sources said.
RFK Jr. — who was polling at 8% in New Mexico before throwing his support behind Trump in August — has moved some of his supporters to the right, which has helped put the state in play, sources add.
Kennedy, who now promotes the slogan “a vote for Trump is a vote for Kennedy” on his campaign materials, has also ramped up his ad spend in the state over the last few weeks.
Trump’s support among Latino voters has jumped to 40% this year — more than double the 19% of latino voters he won in 2016. While 47% of voters in New Mexico are Hispanic, which means the so-called Land of Enchantment is seeing a dramatic shift in polling, voters all across Southwestern border states are undergoing a transformation.
Catalina Miranda, a 26-year-old Tucson, Arizona, auto industry worker with family in the border town of Nogales, said she is voting for Trump because “a lot of Republican values align with Mexican values.”
And Erika Moreno, an El Paso, Texas, mother who is also the small owner of an online furniture store, said she will vote for Trump come November. An immigrant from Mexico who arrived in the US 24 years ago, she is fed up with the Biden-Harris administration for the countless illegal migrants who have filled her city’s downtown streets and turned it into a dangerous place for native customers.
“Folks are angry at her [Harris] here because people don’t want to come shop at the stores for fear of being assaulted, for people sleeping on the streets. Our taxes are paying for migrants to live in hotels,” Moreno said. “If Harris could not be a good border czar, how can she guide the whole country?”
In 2024, New Mexico had the highest violent crime rate of any state in the US, with 781 incidents per 100,000 people — more than double the national average.
“Biden won handily in 2020 because he ran as a centrist, but as Harris gets exposed as a far left candidate, that will move voters,” McClesky added.
“New Mexico has shifted blue but it’s not liberal or progressive … especially with respect to the border and crime,” he added. “Albuquerque [the most populous city in the state] voters in particular are focused on crime.”
Additional reporting by Joseph Treviño
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Florida International vs. New Mexico State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – October 29, 2024 – Bleacher Nation
A pair of CUSA teams meet when the Florida International Panthers (2-6) face off against the New Mexico State Aggies (2-5) on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Riccardo Silva Stadium. The Panthers are favored by 7.5 points. An over/under of 45 points has been set for the contest.
Florida International vs. New Mexico State Favorite, Moneyline, Total
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Florida International 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
---|---|---|
Pass yards | 204.3 (1634) | 90 |
Rush yards | 104.3 (834) | 122 |
Points scored | 23.8 (190) | 93 |
Pass yards against | 184.0 (1472) | 26 |
Rush yards against | 194.1 (1553) | 120 |
Points allowed | 26.4 (211) | 82 |
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Florida International 2024 Betting Info
Florida International Home/Away Splits (2024)
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 49.7 | 49.5 | 49.9 |
Implied Total AVG | 29.4 | 27.0 | 31.3 |
ATS Record | 5-2-0 | 3-0-0 | 2-2-0 |
Over/Under Record | 3-4-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-4 | 2-1 | 0-3 |
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Florida International’s Offense vs. New Mexico State’s Defense (2024)
New Mexico State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
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Pass yards | 127.1 (890) | 131 |
Rush yards | 163.3 (1143) | 63 |
Points scored | 20.6 (144) | 123 |
Pass yards against | 223.7 (1566) | 74 |
Rush yards against | 233.6 (1635) | 129 |
Points allowed | 37.0 (259) | 128 |
New Mexico State 2024 Betting Info
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New Mexico State Home/Away Splits (2024)
Overall | Home | Away | |
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Point Total AVG | 51.8 | 52.5 | 50.8 |
Implied Total AVG | 33.9 | 33.0 | 35.0 |
ATS Record | 2-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 0-3-0 |
Over/Under Record | 3-2-2 | 2-1-1 | 1-1-1 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-5 | 1-2 | 0-3 |
New Mexico State’s Offense vs. Florida International’s Defense (2024)
Florida International vs. New Mexico State Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Florida International vs. New Mexico State is the Panthers (-305 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over at 45 points.
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Former President Donald Trump to hold rally in Albuquerque, NM
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) – Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, Oct. 31, according to a post by the Republican Party of New Mexico.
Trump will hold a rally in the predominately Blue state.
No location has been announced, but the rally is expected to be at noon.
The election is 9 days away and both Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris are on the home stretch of what political experts say is a very close and highly contested race.
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Week 10 – New Mexico State @ FIU: How To Watch, Preview, Time, Storylines
It all comes down to this. FIU needs to win out to make their first bowl game since 2019. They currently find themselves with a 2-6 record and on a three-game losing streak. As for the New Mexico State Aggies, they will be coming off a big win against Louisiana Tech and now most recently, a bye week.
The Panthers and the Aggies kick off the Week 10 College Football slate this week with a Tuesday night bout.
New Mexico State Aggies (2-5, 1-3 Conference USA) @ FIU Panthers (2-6, 1-3 Conference USA)
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Pitbull Stadium – Miami, FL
TV: CBS Sports Network
Radio: fiusports.com/watch
Betting: FIU -10.5 on FanDuel
One More Mistake And It’s Over
The last time FIU finished a season with a record of .500 or better was in 2018, going 9-4 and winning in the Bahamas Bowl against Toledo. A loss on Tuesday night would mark a sixth-straight losing season for the program and a third-straight for head coach Mike MacIntyre.
Panthers Defense Continues Making Strides
Despite falling to the Bearkats, FIU is still statistically the top passing defense in Conference USA. FIU also has the top three leaders in the conference in total tackles: Travion Barnes (99), Jojo Evans (64) and Elijah Anderson-Taylor (62).
At quarterback, New Mexico State went from current Vanderbilt star Diego Pavia to Parker Awad. Awad has played in five games this season, completing 40 passes for 518 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions. The Aggies have also used Santino Marucci, Duece Hogan and Brandon Nunez at different points this year
For the FIU defense, this is exactly what they want to see. Going into Tuesday’s game, the Aggies have the worst passing offense in Conference USA. They average 127.1 yards per game and have thrown for six touchdowns all year.
Big Backs An Advantage For NMSU
If there is one group that stands out for Tony Sanchez’s team, it’s the running backs. Amongst the conference, they have the fourth best rushing offense which is led by Oklahoma transfer Seth McGowan. McGowan averages 5.1 yards per carry through seven games this season.
In 2024, the Aggies’ running back has 472 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 90 attempts. McGowan stands at 6’1,” 220. Behind him is junior Mike Washington who has ran for 305 yards and three touchdowns on 78 attempts. He is 6’2,” 215 pounds.
New Mexico State runs the ball a lot, with the third most attempts in Conference USA. Going into the game, FIU has the eighth-ranked rush defense, above Kennesaw State and New Mexico State.
Keyone Jenkins To Start On Tuesday
In FIU’s loss to Sam Houston State, Keyone Jenkins only completed one pass for 16 yards. He would go on to be replaced by junior Chayden Peery. Following the game, FIU head coach Mike MacIntyre said that Jenkins will be the starter on Tuesday.
“Keyone is doing well,” said FIU head coach Mike MacIntyre. “He’s been able to practice every day, every rep and so has Amari (Jones) and Chayden (Peery). We’ve been working all of them, so they’re ready to roll.”
This season, Jenkins is second in passing yards and passing touchdowns in Conference USA. On the flip side, he leads the conference with seven interceptions, throwing his seventh on the second play of the game against the Bearkats.
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