New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 37

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 1,326

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Two first-time political candidates, nonprofit leader Lori Martinez and lawyer Matilda “Tilli” Villalobos, will compete June 2 in a Democratic primary for southern New Mexico House District 37 after five-term incumbent Joanne Ferrary declined to seek reelection.

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The Las Cruces-area district straddles Interstate 25 and includes large swathes of northeastern single-family residential areas, including the wealthy Sonoma Ranch, as well as a significant restaurant and …

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