June 26 — Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce issued the following statement following the news of the passing of former State Senator Carroll Leavell, who represented Eddy and Lea counties in District 41 from 1997 to 2018:
“Senator Carroll H. Leavell was my friend in business and politics. He lived an incredible life and gave 21 years of public service to New Mexico. He will be greatly missed. I offer my deepest sympathies and prayers to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
