Early History
Similar to most other state Republican parties, the Republican Party of New Mexico started around the American Civil War Era. One of the founding fathers of the Republican Party of New Mexico was Thomas B. Catron. At the time of New Mexico’s admission to the Union, Catron owned a significant majority of land in the state. Due to that wealth, Catron was influential in shaping the party. Catron served as U.S. Senator from New Mexico from 1912-1917.
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