There is very much the fiercely independent and family-oriented mindset you indicate.
The days of Rio Arriba County leading the nation in per capita heroin overdose deaths is gone with Emilio Naranjo's machine.
Despite every machination of the Secretary of State, Bush won in 2004.
Bingaman survives and succeeds through a chameleon-like imitation of "representing most New Mexicans".
In truth his policies promote the poorest education system, higher taxes and open season on the unborn.
It remains for an accomplished and well-funded opponent to unmask and dehorse him.
The Republicans should give top priority to bringing these fiercely independent, family oriented people into its solid base. It's a match made in heaven.