Steve Pearce’s six-year tenure as Chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico unfortunately came to an end following officer elections at the New Mexico GOP’s State Central Committee meeting this past weekend. 

Democratic Party of New Mexico Spokesperson Daniel Garcia released the following statement: 

“The Democratic Party of New Mexico will fondly remember 'Amarillo' Steve Pearce’s failed tenure as Chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico for many years to come. We wish Steve Pearce all the best and hope he remains actively involved in New Mexican campaign politics.

”History will remember Pearce’s time as Chair for his track record of consistent Democratic electoral victories, calls for his removal, persistent infighting, and his signature fake elector scheme, when his five chosen phony electors tried to give New Mexico’s electoral college votes to Donald Trump, even though the GOP candidate lost our state by almost 100,000 votes. Godspeed, Chairman. Thank you for the memories.”

Steve Pearce’s disconnect from New Mexico was reflected in his decision to hold the NM GOP’s state convention in Amarillo, Texas in 2021, his party’s right-wing and staunch anti-choice positions, and blind loyalty to Trump, even tweeting in 2021 that he will “be our President FOREVER” shortly after the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.  

DPNM welcomes incoming NM GOP Chair Amy Barela and encourages her to follow in Steve Pearce’s footsteps in campaign strategy and party building. Amy Barela succeeded criminal insurrectionist Couy Griffin on the Otero County Commission after he was removed from office for his participation in January 6th. Barela previously served as Chair of the Republican Party of Otero County.