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Michelle Lujan Grisham: “New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate – it’s been ours since before the United States existed.”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2026
New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate – it’s been ours since before the United States existed.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Responding to Trump's suggestion to rename New Mexico.

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