Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland officially launched her campaign for governor of New Mexico Tuesday morning. Why it matters: If elected, Haaland would be the first Native American woman to serve as governor in U.

Former Interior Secretary and New Mexico congresswoman Deb Haaland made a long-rumored run for governor official early Tuesday morning, posting a two-minute video announcing her intent to be the

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is formally jumping into the race to become the Land of Enchantment’s governor. She announced her campaign on Tuesday morning with a video posted online. In

Deb Haaland officially became the first candidate to announce she is running for governor. KOAT's political expert discusses other possible candidates.

New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich on Thursday declined to endorse former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s gubernatorial bid, just weeks after the top Energy and Natural Resources Committee Democrat backed out of a potential run himself.

The former U.S. interior secretary and congresswoman's campaign launch was focused on the cost of living and public safety.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Deb Haaland has formally launched her campaign to run for governor in New Mexico. Haaland made the announcement Tuesday in a launch video focused on the cost of living, public safety and emphasizing what the campaign describes as “the importance of listening to communities in New Mexico.”

Then-Interior Secretary Deb Haaland during a hearing in Washington last year. Mariam Zuhaib/AP Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launched her long-expected campaign Tuesday to be New Mexico’s next governor.