ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in southeastern New Mexico to campaign for Republican Gov. Susana Martinez as she runs for re-election.
Christie joined Martinez at a Roswell coffee shop for an hour-long meet-and-greet Thursday morning with city residents and leaders. Other stops are planned in Carlsbad and Artesia.
A June 3 primary election will decide which of five Democratic candidates will challenge Martinez in November.
Christie tells the Roswell Daily Record that he and Martinez have been friends for four years now and they share the same values.
Martinez says she and Christie both are former prosecutors and they think alike.
Christie previously lent his support for Martinez with a visit to eastern New Mexico in 2010.
Martinez campaigned for Christie in his home state last fall.
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Information from: Roswell Daily Record, https://www.roswell-record.com
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