Deb Haaland, a prominent political figure and candidate for governor of New Mexico, shared several updates on her social media account in early August 2025. Her posts touched on veterans' issues, state pride, and her campaign's support from key community leaders.
On August 7, 2025, Haaland recognized Purple Heart Day by expressing her appreciation for military service members and their families. She stated: "On Purple Heart Day, I'm thinking of all of our Veterans who bravely defend our freedom. Our military and their families have continuously sacrificed to the fullest extent. As governor, I will fight to defend services they deserve."
The following evening, on August 8, she posted about the state's natural beauty: "New Mexico is really showing off this evening https://t.co/XMmLoLbfZM"
Later that day, Haaland highlighted an endorsement from Alvin Warren. In her post she wrote: "I'm honored to have the support of a dedicated public servant, Alvin Warren. Both Alvin and I are committed to serving Tribal Nations in our state and forging paths for successful economic development. I look forward to fighting for these solutions as governor. https://t.co/NFZbQR29YL"
Deb Haaland previously served as U.S. Secretary of the Interior before announcing her candidacy for governor of New Mexico in 2024. She has focused much of her career on advocacy for Indigenous communities and public lands management.
