New Mexico is not a swing state in the 2012 presidential election, but the state may provide a preview of some future political trends around the country. I reported on the history and demographics of New Mexico for NPR’s Latino USA: The New Mexico Difference
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Latino USA: Rising Republican Star
I profiled New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez for the nationally syndicated radio program Latino USA. Governor Martinez is the first Latina governor in the country. She’s also getting a lot of attention from the national Republican Party this year. Rising Republican Star In the Latino USA profile, we mention a recent Newsweek/the Daily Beast profileContinue reading “Latino USA: Rising Republican Star”
A Different Kind Of Border State
New Mexico has flown under the radar for years in the national immigration debate. Maybe it’s the state’s small population of about 2 million residents. It might also be the unique demographics – about 44% of New Mexicans identify as Hispanic or Latino. State and local leaders, especially in northern New Mexico, have adopted policiesContinue reading “A Different Kind Of Border State”
