Northern NM Republicans jockey for who will challenge ousted chair to lead party through November

Two northern New Mexico Republicans are deciding between themselves who would have the best shot of defeating ousted RPNM Chair Amy Barela.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 976

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Several northern New Mexico Republicans spent much of Monday determining who would be the best candidate to run against Amy Barela, who is seeking to return to her post as Republican Party of New Mexico chair in an upcoming election to determine who will lead the party through the November general election.

Barela on Saturday announced via social media that she was seeking to return as chair after a judge ordered her to leave the …

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