days after u-s senator jeff bingaman's announcement to retire ...representative martin heinrich says he's considering running for the seat. on friday senator bingaman surprised a lot of people by announcing he will retire at the enof his current term in 20-12. while many speculated congressman heinrich would be on the list of candidates planning to run... he hadn't hinted at that possibility until today. in a statement representative heinrich said since friday's announcement, many constituents and friends across new mexico have asked if he would run for the senate seat he said quote "i have not yet made a decision, but together with my wife julie, i plan to actively consider running." he goes on to say "my decision will be sed on whether i believe i can best serve new mexico in the house or in the senate." along with congressman minute thumbnail 05:01 pm heinrich the list of names being mentioned include u-s representative ben ray lujan...and former lieutenant governor diane denish.
