EXCLUSIVE: NM Speaker Javier Martínez on the Importance of Organizing and New Mexico’s Role in Shaping the Political Landscape

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are excited to have a conversation with New Mexico Speaker Javier Martínez. From energy, to universal childcare, to organizing vs. advocacy, Speaker Martínez breaks down what it takes to run the state of New Mexico and how it may guide politics more broadly.

In This Episode:

• NALEO recap
• Speaker Martínez’ background and origins in politics
• Speaker Martinez on the value of organizers and his journey to Speaker
• Proactive organizing strategy and the success of universal childcare in New Mexico
• Balancing New Mexico’s oil industry with renewable energy initiatives and using oil money to invest in the community
• New Mexico’s role in the Democrat’s 2028 primary calendar
• New Mexico Latino community’s driving issues

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Recorded July 31, 2026

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Referenced in this Episode:

• The New York Times - Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats’ New 2028 Primary Calendar?: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/us/politics/democrats-2028-primary-calendar.html
• Find Speaker Javier Martinez @javierfornm on social media and at javiermartinezfornewmexico.com

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