Decades in the making, Deb Haaland’s political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny

Deb Haaland, a Laguna Pueblo citizen, secured the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor and aims to become the first Native woman to hold the office. Her opponent, Gregg Hull, criticizes her energy policies, while Haaland emphasizes addressing issues like education and poverty. The race highlights tensions between energy industry reliance and climate-focused agendas.