Democratic NM land commissioner candidates differ on oil and gas donations, data centers

The three Democratic candidates discussed their views for the State Land Office at a League of Women Voters forum in Santa Fe.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 777

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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While Democratic candidates vying in the New Mexico commissioner of public lands primary largely agreed with each other at a forum Tuesday evening in Santa Fe, notable differences about the candidates’ views on fundraising and data centers emerged toward the end of the hour-long discussion.

The June 2 election pits Rep. Matthew McQueen (D-Galisteo), Jonas Moya and Juan de Jesus Sanchez III against each other. One of them will face Republican Michael Perry in the …

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