National energy super PAC faces ethics complaint over spending in NM land commissioner race

Complaint, citing Source NM's reporting, says American Energy Action Fund failed to file "easy, but critical," information to NM officials.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 521

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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American Energy Action Fund, a super political action committee that has thrown its weight behind a New Mexico Democratic land commissioner candidate, is facing a state ethics complaint over its alleged failure to disclose spending details.

The Virginia-based fund, which says it boosts candidates who advocate for renewable energy, has purchased mailers and text message campaigns in support of Juan de Jesus Sanchez III, who is running in the three-person Democratic primary for state …