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Michelle Lujan Grisham: “The state’s name isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed. What is up for debate?…”

On the recordSeptember 6, 2026
The state’s name isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed. What is up for debate? Who’s showing up for working families.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan Grisham defended New Mexico's name.

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