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Political dynasties shape New Mexico politics across generations
The piece traces New Mexico political dynasties from Ray Powell Jr. and Aubrey L. Dunn to the Lujan and Udall families, noting how lineage and local power influenced state governance, elections, and leadership roles from the 1960s through recent years. It highlights Powell's 1988 Democratic gains, Dunn’s Senate race, and the enduring influence of the Lujan, Udall, and Martinez families in state and national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Clinton
New Mexico
King
Ray Powell Jr
Sandia National Laboratories
Garvey Carruthers
Jack Campbell
Powell
Democratic Party
Jay Miller
Aubrey L. Dunn
Dunn
Aubrey L. Dunn Sr
Senate
Senate Education Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Toney Anaya
Washington Post
Lujans
Arizona
Udalls
U.S
Ben Ray Lujan
Ben Lujan
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Eugene Lujan
New Mexico Supreme Court
Manuel Lujan
U.S. Interior
Manuel
Santa Fe
Michelle
Ben Ray
Tom
Mark
Colorado
Stewart Udall
Mo Udall
Supreme Court
Walter K. Martinez
House
Martinez