On Friday, former three-term Rio Rancho mayor Gregg Hull, Doug Turner and Duke Rodriguez faced off in a series of questions on issues affecting New Mexico.

"For the first time since 1994— we have a contested Democratic primary and a contested Republican primary for governor," KOAT political expert Brian Sanderoff said.

"New Mexico is a high poverty state. Many of New Mexico households live check to check and struggle with basic monthly needs, ...