Back in 2008, Barack Obama won New Mexico in a cakewalk, defeating John McCain by 15.1 points in a state that had been long regarded as a toss-up.
And in 2012, New Mexico still has many more Democrats than Republicans, with registered Democrats making up 48 percent of the electorate, compared to 32 percent Republicans.
But Republicans [...]

I think this is the first poll on the NM Governor’s race released since shortly after the primary.  Rasmussen has Martinez at 48 to Denish at 43. That is among likely voters.  When leaners are included, Martinez extends her lead to 51-44.  Both women were tied in the last two polls.  A March poll had [...]