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Native Vote. Today, Deb Haaland, candidate for New Mexico governor, headlined the “Breaking Barriers” event hosted by the New Mexico chapter of the American Marketing Association. During her remarks, Haaland introduced key elements of her economic plan, focusing on boosting small, local businesses and creating new opportunities for growth across the state.
“There’s no reason New Mexico can’t lead the nation in tech investment, clean energy innovation, and a thriving, homegrown film industry,” Haaland said. “We’ve made progress, but there’s still so much more we can accomplish.”
Haaland has been meeting with small business owners, workers, and local leaders to better understand the challenges they face. Her plan aims to offset federal cuts to essential programs that support small businesses, invest in site readiness, and attract diverse industries to communities across New Mexico.
In the weeks ahead, Haaland will continue engaging with residents and stakeholders, sharing additional proposals designed to foster economic opportunity for all New Mexicans.
“There’s no reason New Mexico can’t lead the country in tech investments, clean energy research and production, and a robust, homegrown film industry,” said Deb Haaland. “Our state is making progress, but there’s so much more to be done.”
Haaland has been actively meeting with small business owners, workers, and local officials to better understand the challenges facing communities across New Mexico. Her economic proposal includes strategies to offset federal cuts to vital small business programs, enhance site readiness for development, and attract a diverse range of industries to all parts of the state. In the coming weeks, Haaland will continue these conversations and release further details of her plan to expand economic opportunity for every New Mexican.
Haaland’s campaign has garnered strong support from across the state, with endorsements from local elected officials, small business owners, advocacy groups, and prominent organizations. Supporters include Senator Ben Ray Luján, Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez, along with groups such as Conservation Voters New Mexico Action Fund and EMILYs List.
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