Last week in New Mexico politics was eventful, starting with Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman officially announcing his bid for governor. Bregman, running as a moderate against former congresswoman Deb Haaland, is positioning himself as a candidate who can bring disenchanted Democrats back to the fold. Meanwhile, the state’s Democratic congressional delegation introduced legislation to make a 10-mile buffer zone around Chaco Canyon permanent, protecting the area from oil and gas drilling. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich also reintroduced the GOSAFE Act and the BUMP Act in the Senate, focused on regulating firearms based on dangerous mechanisms rather than cosmetic features.
In other news, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham fired housing policy adviser Daniel Werwath, citing a need to go in a different direction on housing policy. Werwath, who had been advocating for the creation of a state housing policy office, expressed frustration with the legislative process and singled out Senate Finance Committee Chair George Muñoz for hindering progress. Despite this setback, Werwath’s contributions to housing policy were acknowledged by the governor’s office.
These recent developments showcase a mix of political maneuvering and policy initiatives in New Mexico, setting the stage for important decisions ahead on issues ranging from gun control to environmental protection and housing policy.
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