Democratic Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) spoke with KOB while campaigning to keep his seat in New Mexico's 2nd congressional district, a race he described as highly competitive. He also addressed inflation and border security.
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Original headline: Special Interview : Democratic Rep . Gabe Vasquez on re - election bid , border security , inflation and more
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