Bernalillo County Republicans call for New Mexico state Chair Barela to step down

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 532

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Amy Barela’s decision to seek re-election for her Otero County Commission seat in a contested primary has set off GOP infighting as some state leaders accuse her of violating party rules.

Barela sits on the Otero County Commission and filed to run for re-election this year. A challenger, longtime Otero County Sheriff’s Office deputy Jonathan Emery, filed to run against her in the June 2 Republican primary. The party’s …

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