UNC picks ex-PNM official as La Horquetta/Talparo candidate

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Ryan Hamilton-DavisJournalist at Newsday

March 8, 2025

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UNC picks ex-PNM official as La Horquetta/Talparo candidate

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THE UNC has announced businessman Philip Watts as its candidate for the La Horquetta/Talparo seat in the upcoming 2025 general elections.

A release from UNC on March 7 said Watts has 23 years of experience in business, project management, and politics.

He is the former chairman of the PNM's constituency executive for La Horquetta/Talparo. The PNM's Foster Cummings is the current member of parliament. UNC deputy political leader Jearlean John was the party's previous pick for the seat.

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