Haaland clearly the frontrunner for NM governor

My home state of South Dakota will suffer brain drain for years to come and New Mexico has its own set of challenges but living where the Republican Party is virtually meaningless and Democrats rule is well worth it. 

In 2012 Martin Heinrich defeated Republican Heather Wilson, his predecessor in Congress and today thanks to efforts led by Senator Heinrich bison have become America's National Mammal, Amtrak's Southwest Chief is still chugging, the Gila River is no longer in danger of being diverted, Chaco Culture National Historical Park enjoys greater protection from the extractive industry and he is leading the reform of the Mining Law of 1872. He is a smart, telegenic, pragmatic statesman in a state where a Democrat can easily keep the seat.

Now, after securing the release of Leonard Peltier from federal prison former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is refocusing her attention home in New Mexico and Sen. Heinrich is staying to fight the Orange Julius in DC. 

His decision not to launch a gubernatorial campaign could clear the way for former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to be the highest-profile candidate in the race. She attended the opening day of the 60-day New Mexico legislative session in Santa Fe this week and received a loud ovation from Democratic lawmakers when introduced in the House chamber. [Martin Heinrich rules out run for governor, citing high stakes in Washington]

The Earth haters will likely nominate Nella Domenici who lost bigly to Sen. Heinrich.