1. A recent Albuquerque Journal poll revealed a tight presidential race in New Mexico. 

    The poll also confirms the theory behind a recent article in the New York Times, which states that third party candidates could make the difference in which presidential candidate receives state’s electoral votes. The New York Times names in particular Libertarian candidate and former New Mexico Gov.Gary Johnson, who has gained a significant following in Colorado, Iowa, New Mexico, Oregon and Wisconsin. 

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