New Mexico officials reject Trump post proposing state name change
New Mexico officials rejected President Donald Trump’s social media suggestion that the state be renamed “New America,” after a satirical post falsely claimed he had already done so.
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SOS Toulouse Oliver announces run for NM lieutenant governor
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NM Gov signs four special session bills, but still ‘deliberating’ on vaccine legislation
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