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1st debate highlights stakes in New Mexico race for governor

FILE - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham smiles after delivering the State of the State address during the 56th legislative session, Jan. 18, 2022, in Santa Fe, N.M. Grisham is promoting her management of the economy and health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, support for abortion access and expanded social programs, including tuition-free college for New Mexico residents and expanded access to preschool and no-pay child care. (Jim Weber/Santa Fe New Mexican via AP, Pool, File)

FILE - Republican Mark Ronchetti addresses the crowd with his wife and two daughters after winning the Republican primary for governor of New Mexico, during an election party in northeast Albuquerque, N.M., June 7, 2022. Ronchetti is campaigning on a law-and-order platform with proposals for annual tax rebates tied to oilfield production and a referendum that could ban abortion with limited exceptions. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP, File)

1st debate highlights stakes in New Mexico race for governor