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Dan Boyd
@DanBoydNM
Albuquerque Journal capitol bureau chief. Husband, dad, lapsed fly-fisherman and Montana native. ex-@idahostatej RTs are not endorsements. @abqjournal
Santa Fe, NM
Joined December 2012
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    Breaking: After an extended review, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has issued an order withdrawing federal lands within a 10-mile radius of #NM’s Chaco Canyon from new oil and natural gas leasing for the next 20 years: abqjournal.com/?p=2603508 via @ABQJournal #nmpol
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    Breaking: For first time in #NM history, women will make up a majority in the 70-member state House. There will be 37 female House members -- 28 Democrats, eight Republicans and one independent -- come January, based on unofficial election results. #nmleg #nmpol
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    Breaking: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued executive order protecting abortion access in #NM. Among other things, order protects health care professionals and assets state will not not comply with abortion-related extradition requests from other states. #nmpol
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    Democrat Gabe Vasquez is the apparent winner in #NM’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District, a seat currently held by Republican Yvette Herrell. The outcome of the race could have big national implications: abqjournal.com/2547600/vasque… via @ABQJournal #nmpol
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    Some personal news: After 16 years, today is my last day at the Albuquerque Journal. I’m planning to spend a year abroad with my family and then decide what’s next. It’s been quite a ride keeping New Mexicans informed on state government and political issues. Thanks for reading!
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    It’s the final day of the #DNC. U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, a former #NM congresswoman, is among those confirmed to be speaking tonight. She’s expected to focus her remarks on climate change. #nmpol
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    U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will make a stop this week in Albuquerque and will also visit both the Navajo and Hopi Nation for discussions with local and tribal leaders on roadway safety and infrastructure needs. More details to come. #nmpol
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    Replying to @DanBoydNM
    If the name Solomon Pena sounds familiar, it's because I wrote several stories about his past criminal record and a legal attempt (ultimately unsuccessful) to have him bumped off the ballot: abqjournal.com/2532243/judge-… #nmpol #nmleg
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    Happy election eve from Santa Fe!
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    BREAKING: Donald Trump will hold a Thursday campaign rally in Albuquerque. The former president’s visit to #NM will occur just five days before Election Day. event.donaldjtrump.com/events/preside… #nmpol
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    #NM has launched a new statewide "Breaking Bad Habits" anti-litter campaign featuring @BryanCranston and directed by Vince Gilligan. The TV ads might look familiar to @BreakingBad fans:
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    Albuquerque police have arrested a former #NM Republican state House candidate in connection with high-profile recent shootings targeting Democratic elected officials' homes. Follow @EliseKapNM for updates: abqjournal.com/2565126/1-arre… via @ABQJournal #nmpol
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    Breaking: A constitutional amendment earmarking increased funding from #NM's largest permanent fund for early childhood programs and K-12 schools is projected to have been approved by a resounding margin: abqjournal.com/2547588/voters… via @ABQJournal #nmpol
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    UPDATE: Donald Trump’s campaign sought to rent the Albuquerque convention center for rally this week, but settled on a private airport hangar after @cabq officials denied request citing planned maintenance. Story with @noahbach: abqjournal.com/election/trump… via @ABQJournal #nmpol