Buttigieg rallies for Haaland, Vasquez in Las Cruces

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Las Cruces over the weekend to rally for Deb Haaland, the state's Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, who represents the state's 2nd Congressional District.

By: Leah Romero

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 505

Last Updated: 3 days, 18 hours ago

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Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told voters in Las Cruces Sunday that New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez understand the “kitchen table issues” facing New Mexicans under the Trump administration.

“If we want a better kitchen table, we have to do something about the political system kicking the legs out from under you, and we need leaders who can see that,” Buttigieg said at the rally of over 600 …

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