Gov. Susana Martinez speaks Oct. 18 during the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight in Las Cruces. As governor, she has appealed to voters as a champion of the people taking on a corrupt and bloated political system. (Shari V. Hill/Las Cruces Sun-News)

Combativeness could harm legacy, some say

As governor, Susana Martinez has appealed to voters as a champion of the people taking on a corrupt and bloated political system. But some say her combative attitude toward lawmakers – do what I want or I’ll take you out – could harm any legacy she hopes to leave.