Dukes Up Presents the Debate Games: Haaland vs. Bregman

New Mexico's Democratic candidates for Governor are debating—and competing—against each other at the first ever Debate Games.

Be there when Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman challenge each other in a student team competition, followed by a debate on the issues motivating pro-democracy organizations in New Mexico.

The event begins at CNM's Smith Brasher Hall on May 2 at 6:00 PM. For those unable to attend in person, the debate will be broadcast statewide on NM PBS on May 7.

moderated by Professor Gwyneth Doland

emceed by Lauren Poole

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A limited number of tickets are being withheld until the day of the event so that we can offer walkup access on a first come, first served basis. If you reserve tickets but realize you will not be able to make it for some reason, please let us know so that we can offer your tickets to someone else.

All proceeds from "supporter" tickets will go to travel fund for the speech and debate students participating in the competition.

Location: CNM Smith Brasher Hall (SB building), Albuquerque, NM

Live Event: Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM

Broadcast: May 7, 2026, on NM PBS

Host: Dukes Up

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