Republican state Sen. Steve Lanier of Aztec on Thursday announced his bid for governor.

Lanier, who has represented the New Mexico Senate's District 2 since 2024, joins a Republican primary field that includes Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, who declared his run earlier this year and has already started raising money.

"As someone who has spent my life serving this community — in the classroom, on the field, and now in the legislature — I know what makes New Mexico special," Lanier said in a statement. "Our state deserves leadership that listens, works hard, and puts people first."

Lanier spent 28 years as a teacher and coach at Aztec High School, according to a news release announcing his bid for the GOP's gubernatorial nomination, after graduating from Western New Mexico University. He wa

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