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FILE - In this Thursday, April 6, 2017, file photo, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez talks during a bill signing ceremony in Albuquerque, N.M. The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected a request to overturn Martinez's budget vetoes and restore funding to the Legislature and state universities. The court said, Thursday, May 11, 2017, that it is too soon to consider any possible constitutional violations related to the governor's vetoes at the request of the Legislature. Martinez has called a special session for May 24 to resolve the state's budget crisis. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan,File)

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is flanked by advocates as she talks about opioid and heroin overdoses in New Mexico during a bill signing ceremony at a substance abuse treatment center in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Among other things, the bill signed by Martinez requires all state and local law enforcement officers to be equipped with an overdose antidote kit. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

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Republican New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez watches a live stream of the Democratic-controlled New Mexico Legislature on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Albuquerque, N.M. A party-line vote in the Democrat-led House of Representatives set up a showdown with Martinez, who has pledged not to raise taxes while pushing for more belt-tightening. Martinez can veto all or portions of the budget and taxation bills. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

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Republican New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez watches a live stream of the Democratic-controlled New Mexico Legislature on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Albuquerque, N.M. A party-line vote in the Democrat-led House of Representatives set up a showdown with Martinez, who has pledged not to raise taxes while pushing for more belt-tightening. Martinez can veto all or portions of the budget and taxation bills. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

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State Sen. Joseph Cervantes, center, joined by his senate Democratic members from left, Liz Stefanics, Mimi Stewart and Mary Kay Papen gives their response to New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez's State of the State address, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Craig Fritz)

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez congratulated by supporters after she gave her State of the State address, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Craig Fritz)

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez delivers her State of the State address, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Craig Fritz)

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez talks to reporters at the Mission Achievement and Success Charter School in Albuquerque on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. The Republican governor called for further belt tightening by state government as she unveiled a budget proposal to close the state's general fund deficit and restore depleted reserves, while sticking with her vow to avoid tax increases. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez talks to reporters at the Mission Achievement and Success Charter School in Albuquerque on Tuesday, Jan. 10. 2017. The Republican governor called for further belt tightening by state government as she unveiled a budget proposal to close the state's general fund deficit and restore depleted reserves, while sticking with her vow to avoid tax increases. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez gives her State of the State address at the state Capitol, Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016, in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Mark Holm)

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez waves to her supporters upon her arrival to the victory party on election night in Albuquerque, N.M., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Republican Susana Martinez was re-elected beating Democratic challenger Gary King. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

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If the GOP is to make greater inroads with Hispanic and female voters, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, a former Democrat, is well-positioned to lead the charge. (Associated Press)

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In this May 3, 2014 photo, Carl Newton attends a Democratic gubernatorial candidate forum in Albuquerque, N.M. New Mexico Democrats like Newton are hoping to oust Republican Gov. Susana Martinez in this year’s election. (AP Photo/Barry Massey)

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Gov. Susana Martinez talks to reporters about a series of initiatives aimed at improving New Mexico's child welfare system during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

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CORRECTS DAY OF WEEK TO WEDNESDAY, NOT MONDAY - Gov. Susana Martinez, left, and Children, Youth and Families Secretary Yolanda Deines answer questions about a series of initiatives aimed at improving New Mexico's child welfare system during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M. on Tuesday, April 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)