Deb Haaland set out four years ago on a historic journey as the first Native American to serve as U.S. Interior secretary.

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland "preparing" to run for governor of New Mexico, spokesperson confirmed

FILE - Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during an event to commemorate World Wildlife Day and announced during her speech that her agency will work to restore more large bison herds to Native American lands at the National Geographic Society in Washington, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) AP

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will run to be the next governor of New Mexico, a spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. “Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is gearing up to run to be New Mexico’s next governor. Just over a week after wrapping up her term working for former President Joe Biden, Haaland is assembling a team for a 2026 gubernatorial campaign, a person close to her said.

“Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s created New Mexico jobs, brings people together, and is getting ready to run to be New Mexico’s next governor. She and her team will be focused on listening and solutions that fit the needs of our communities," Forrester said.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is taking concrete steps to run for governor of New Mexico with a formal announcement expected in the coming weeks, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Haaland, a former House lawmaker,

The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration’s ambitions to boost fossil fuel production. The vote was 79-18. More than half of Senate Democrats joined all 53 Republicans in voting for Burgum.

The U.S. Senate confirmed former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the U.S. Department of Interior under President Donald Trump.

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is preparing to run for governor of New Mexico in 2026, a spokesperson confirmed

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is expected to run for governor of New Mexico, a spokesperson confirmed to KOB 4.