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Democratic prosecutor in crime-torn Albuquerque launches bid for New Mexico governor
2025-04-17 15:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) A Democratic district attorney in the eye of New Mexicos tempest over crime and accountability launched his candidacy for governor Thursday as the National Guard prepares to deploy to the states largest city to shore up public safety.Albuquerque-based District Attorney Sam Bregman the father of Major League Baseball star Alex Bregman of the Boston Red Sox is touting his crime-fighting credentials in a city plagued by gun violence as he vies for the party nomination against former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. No Republican has entered the race yet, with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham set to term out of office at the end of next year. Candidates for governor have a February 2026 registration deadline.Persistently high rates of violent crime in Albuquerque and New Mexico far exceed the national average, and residents were left reeling most recently by a litany of fatal shootings involving youths. But many voters are no longer shocked and see it more as a c...
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