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New Mexico rep faces heat for plugging Texas cafe amid virus
Tuesday, March 24th 2020, 11:29 PM CDT
Updated:
Wednesday, March 25th 2020, 9:37 AM CDT
By RUSSELL CONTRERAS
Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero, who has been dogged by allegations that she doesn't live in the state, is facing criticism for promoting a Texas cafe during coronavirus restrictions. The Albuquerque Democrat recently plugged on her personal Facebook page the El Paso-based Desert Moon Cafe and its menu. She also has publicized the cafe's move to curbside delivery in the Texas city.
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