NM House candidate faces state ethics complaint over coordinating with dark money group

Veronica Mireles' fiancé lists himself as a New Chapter, New Mexico board member and said the dark money group has ties to Colorado.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 673

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A New Mexico House of Representatives candidate is facing an ethics complaint that accuses her of illegally coordinating with a newly formed political committee that has thrown money behind an array of House candidates without disclosing its donors or leadership.

The complaint, against House District 30 candidate Veronica Mireles, marks the latest example of New Chapter, New Mexico’s involvement in this year’s primary, and also sheds light on the organization’s possible connection to a …

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