New Mexico GOP gubernatorial nominee Hull takes debate stage solo as Haaland opts to see farmers

Gregg Hull, the Republican nominee running to be New Mexico’s next governor, appeared alone at the only gubernatorial debate scheduled before the Nov. 3 election. The broadcast Thursday night had many of the trappings of a traditional debate — two podiums, a background projecting an American flag blowing in the wind and opening and closing remarks. But Democratic nominee Deb Haaland opted out, and without a second candidate on-stage offering rebuttals, it often played out more like a one-on-one...