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Ken Miyagishima

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Ken is the former four-term widely respected 💙 Mayor of Las Cruces, NM. Ken is warm, funny and engaging, lots of friends and supporters. DEM Candidate for Governor of New Mexico 2026. Retweets 🚫 Paid for by Ken Gallegos Miyagishima Cmte LLC.

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

I’ve spent my life working to make NM stronger, fairer, and more hopeful. Now I’m asking for your help: sign the petition to get me on the ballot for Governor in 2026. Every signature brings us closer to the future our families deserve.💙

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 4h

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Miyagishima Releases Campaign Finance Report Early, Emphasizes Grassroots Integrity | 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and longtime Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima has released his campaign finance report several days ahead of the October 14, 2025 deadline

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 1d

Gorgeous sunrise thanks for sharing!

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning Bluesky!

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a great song 😎

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 2d

In My Life (Remastered 2009)

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

I believe homeownership is the way to fix New Mexico’s housing crisis. Please read my plan and share your thoughts. Together, we can build a state where families don’t just survive, they thrive. 🧵(12/12)

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

This isn’t free housing. It’s ownership at cost. With a 7% state return built in, the plan stays sustainable while giving families a fair chance at stability.
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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

Think about families paying $1,200 a $1,400 month for motels or a run down rental. That’s money gone forever. Imagine instead putting it into a condo you own. One empties your wallet. The other builds your future. 🧵(10/12)

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

Here’s the promise: zero down, fair monthly payments, and equity that grows. Families stop renting their future and start building it. That’s the New Mexico I believe in. 🧵(9/12)

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

That’s why I’ve put forward a plan. By working with contractors from around the State with the State supplying labor, we can cut prices about 25%. The state can then sell homes at cost, opening doors that have been locked for too long. Contractors and New Mexicans share the benefits.🧵(8/12)

Ken Gallegos Miyagishima for Governor of New Mexico

Candidate for Governor of New Mexico

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

I won’t accept that families have only two bad choices: crushing rent or motel bills that drain paychecks. We need a real third option: homeownership that builds dignity and security. 🧵(7/12)

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

Even after new investments, leaders admit progress is too slow. I see it too. Housing isn’t a luxury, it’s the base for opportunity. We have to treat it that way. 🧵(6/12)
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Housing NM leader touts progress after record state spending on affordable housing programs • Source New Mexico

While lawmakers lauded the huge increase in housing funding, they also noted it presented new challenges.

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

A statewide report shows affordability, homelessness, and housing quality are still in crisis. Record spending hasn’t solved it. I believe families need bold change, not more patchwork fixes.
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New statewide housing report finds problems linger with affordability, homelessness, quality • Source New Mexico

Housing continues to be unaffordable for many renters and homeowners across the state, according to a report released this week by the New Mexico authority tackling the housing crisis.

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

Almost 3 in 10 households in New Mexico spend more than 30% of their income on housing. That means tough choices about groceries, gas, and healthcare. No family should be cornered like that. 🧵(4/12)

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

The median home price here is $311,067. I hear from parents and young workers who feel shut out no matter how hard they try. The dream of ownership should not feel impossible. 🧵(3/12)

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Get instant access to New Mexico real estate data. Search ATTOM’s comprehensive property data and build curated, compelling real estate reports for NM.

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

New Mexico has a housing shortage that drives up costs for everyone. Pew shows outdated rules and slow construction keep supply too low. I see the strain this puts on families, and it has to change. 🧵(2/12)

Restrictive Regulations Fuel New Mexico's Housing Shortage

Median rents in New Mexico increased by 60% from October 2017 to October 2024, much more than the 27% recorded for the U.S. overall. The average price of a New Mexico home climbed even faster during t...

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 6d

I talk with families across New Mexico who live in motels or rundown rentals. They pay more every month but never build equity. That’s not stability, it’s survival. I know we can do better. 🧵(1/12)

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 9d

Good evening Bluesky!

I hope everyone had a good weekend.

Be well.

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 10d

This is pretty cool, back to back in today’s ABQ Journal, thanks ABQJ!

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Democratic Party of San Juan County NM @dpsanjuancountynm.bsky.social · 18d

Ken Miyagishima is one of three candidates for the Democratic nomination for Governor.

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations to these graduates!! Las Cruces is very proud. Thank you for your service! Please take care, be safe, go home at night. God Bless you all🙏🏼

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25 Cadets to Graduate from LCPD Academy - The City of Las Cruces

The Las Cruces Police Department will graduate 25 cadets from its 55th Academy on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The 55th Academy is arguably the most diverse and well-educated class in recent memory. The class...

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Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 10d

I love the way you captured the skies in this one

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 10d

That’s beautiful thank you for sharing!

Ken Miyagishima @kenmiyagishima.bsky.social · 10d

There’s no place as magical as our State! 😎