Senate majority leader recovering from blocked artery

Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez (Photo by Heath Haussamen)

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Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez (Photo by Heath Haussamen)

Michael Sanchez is ‘doing well’ and expected to be release from the hospital on Thursday, his office says.

Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez is recovering in an Albuquerque hospital after a procedure on Tuesday to clear a blocked artery.

Sanchez’s office made the announcement today in a news release:

“Senator Sanchez is resting comfortably following a medical procedure that took place yesterday to clear a blocked artery. Doctors expect him to make a complete recovery. It is anticipated that he will be released from Presbyterian Hospital tomorrow, July 12, 2012. Although he is anxious to be discharged, he is in good spirits. He and his family would like to thank the many friends and colleagues who have reached out and assure them he is doing well. ”

Sanchez, D-Belen, is 61, according to Capitol Report New Mexico. Earlier today, he posted this on Facebook:

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