Miyagishima Endorses Hull in NM Governor Race | Santa Fe News

Former Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima has dropped his independent gubernatorial bid after falling short of the 14,200 petition signatures needed to qualify, and instead is endorsing Republican nominee Gregg Hull — calling him intelligent, hardworking, and trustworthy. The endorsement, coming from a former Democrat and well-known public figure, is seen as a major boost for Hull’s campaign, especially as he frames the race as a grassroots effort against a heavily funded opponent. Meanwhile, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted Japan’s ambassador for a cultural and diplomatic visit — complete with dinner, opera, and a hike — all without using state funds, while exploring trade opportunities between New Mexico and Japan. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64739ecf556ad81a