Steve Pearce addressing the New Mexico Independent Community Bankers Association 2018 Gubernatorial Forum in Santa Fe.
Not pictured, Steve Pearce's opponent.ALBUQUERQUE — Steve Pearce, candidate for Governor of New Mexico, today attended the New Mexico Independent Community Bankers Association Gubernatorial Forum. Pearce released this statement following the event:

"I thank the Independent Community Bankers Association for hosting today's productive discussion on the need to support our community banks. I was sorry my opponent chose not to attend."

"In Congress, I have been a champion for our local community banks, and as Governor, I will continue to do exactly that. Our community banks are critical to growing New Mexico's economy, and we must support them and push back against the over-regulation that is stifling their ability to do business and grow our economy."