Haaland centers addiction recovery in New Mexico governor bid

Deb Haaland, former US Interior Secretary, is foregrounding her past struggle with alcohol and recovery in her campaign for New Mexico governor, framing it as central to addressing the state's public health crisis. The move signals a personal narrative shift in a competitive Democratic primary, though its electoral impact remains uncertain. This is notable as Haaland is the first Native American cabinet secretary, adding symbolic weight to her candidacy.