A losing GOP candidate in N.M. is charged with shootings at homes of Democrats

KUNM | By Steve Inskeep,

Alice Fordham

Published January 18, 2023 at 7:13 AM EST

Political leaders in New Mexico call for accountability after a convicted felon and failed GOP legislative candidate was arrested for conspiring to shoot up homes and offices of elected Democrats.

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