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UNM regent nomination sparks tense Roundhouse clash
The New Mexico legislature endured a volatile week as UNM regent nominee Matthew Chandler faced sharp charges from Senate and House leaders. Chandler and Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez traded accusations over political motives and a past PAC role. The Rules Committee rejected the nomination, while whispers of threats and retaliation surfaced amid broader tensions in the session.
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UNM
Matthew Chandler
Senate Rules Committee
Chandler
Michael Sanchez
Daniel Ivey-Soto
Committee
Ivey-Soto
New Mexico Now
House
Sanchez
Er Raymond
Clovis
Sin City
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Jacob Candelaria
Rules Committee
James Smith
House, Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee
Rules
Linda Lopez
Phil Griego
New Mexico News Services