KRWG Public Media is covering the New Mexico Public Land Commissioner race. Candidate Matthew McQueen spoke to Abigail Salas here is their conversation.

Abigail Salas:

Can you share with us why you are running for land commissioner?

Matthew McQueen:

Seven years in the legislature, nine years as chair of the House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee. I mean, this is what I do for a living. This is what I do in the legislature. I'm going to be a great land commissioner if I get the opportunity.

Abigail Salas:

If elected, what are some issues that you would like to address?

Matthew McQueen:

I think we need to modernize the office. I think we need to diversify the income of the land office. 90%, 97% of their money comes from oil and gas. So there are a lot of other opp

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