U.S. Rep. and gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce and his wife Cynthia at the grand opening of the Unite For New Mexico campaign office Saturday in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

U.S. Rep. and gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce, U.S. Senate candidate Mick Rich, U.S. House candidate Janice Arnold-Jones, Lt. Gov. candidate Michelle Garcia Holmes and New Mexico Attorney General candidate Michael Hendricks were among those in attendance at the grand opening of the Unite For New Mexico campaign office Saturday in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

New Mexico Republican candidates and volunteers gather Saturday for the grand opening of the Unite For New Mexico campaign office in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

STATE GOP News:

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Republican leaders are launching a movement with the goal of combating the state’s crime crisis, tackling poverty, improving education and creating good paying jobs.

The Unite for New Mexico campaign office opened Saturday, Feb. 10 at 4700 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300.

The event brought together New Mexico Republican candidates and volunteers to work toward the 2018 elections.

U.S. Rep. and gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce, U.S. Senate candidate Mick Rich, U.S. House candidate Janice Arnold-Jones, Lt. Gov. candidate Michelle Garcia Holmes and New Mexico Attorney General candidate Michael Hendricks were among those in attendance.