New Mexico Democrats are releasing primarily cordial statements in response to the news that U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici is retiring, and Gov. Bill Richardson and Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez are no exception.
“For more than three decades, Senator Domenici has been a respected and powerful champion for
In a news release, Chávez agreed.
“Senator Pete V. Domenici will leave office with a tremendous legacy of public service to our state,” he said. “We join with other New Mexicans in thanking the senator for his leadership and vision for
Both are Democrats others will be watching closely in the coming days for clues about whether they’ll run for Domenici’s seat.
Chávez could not immediately be reached for comment.
Update, 7:45 p.m.
Pahl Shipley, spokesman for
“Not interested,” he said.