Fresh off formally launching her campaign for New Mexico governor, Deb Haaland took time to speak with Santa Fe New Mexican politics reporter Daniel Chacón to share why she has decided to join the race. In the latest episode of “Around the Roundhouse,” the former congresswoman and U.S. interior secretary talks about how her lived experiences — including her financial struggles as a single mother — have shaped her politics and helped her relate with people across the state.

Haaland, a Democrat who is a member of Laguna Pueblo, spoke about her priority of bringing down the cost of housing in New Mexico and talked about her upcoming tour around the state to speak to people about the challenges they face. She addressed Republicans’ criticisms of her being too progressive and shared her thoughts on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s tenure. Haaland was also asked whether her position on drilling around Chaco Canyon has changed and about her position on President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

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