From Current-Argus:

There will be no U.S. Senate contest this year so the governors’ race will be at the top of the statewide ballot.

First among likely Democratic gubernatorial candidates is Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, who has let her intentions about that office be known for years. She has been raising money for some time and reports to the public more often than is required by state law.

It’s not a bad way to let voters know you’re serious, and it might make some potential opponents check their hole cards. At this point, Denish has raised almost $2 million.

Denish has served as lieutenant governor for almost seven years, during which she has skillfully presided over an independent minded Senate. During her first four-year term, Gov. Bill Richardson involved her in his decisions and operation as much as any governor ever has.

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