ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —The New Mexico Working Families Party today announced its first round of endorsements for State and County offices in the June primary election:

• Melissa Armijo for House District 12
• Eleanor Chavez for House District 26
• Tara Jaramillo for House District 38
• Karen Whitlock for House District 39
• Susan Herrera for House District 41
• Kristina Ortez for House District 42
• Andrea Romero for House District 46
• Anita Gonzales for House District 70
• Barbara Baca for Bernalillo County Commission District 1
• Eric Olivas for Bernalillo County Commission District 5

“We are incredibly proud to endorse this first round of candidates from across New Mexico. They are proven champions on the side of New Mexicans and not wealthy and well connected, big corporate interests,” said New Mexico Working Families Party State Director JD Mathews. “Local elections are at the center of investing in the needs of our communities and the leaders we have endorsed today understand the importance of improving our quality of life.”