Democrats in New Mexico are in shock following the sudden resignation of the state party treasurer after only five weeks. In her resignation letter, she stated that the party\u2019s head had undermined her and described her experience in the role as \u201ctremendously disappointing.\u201d<\/p>\n
To provide context, Julie Rochman commenced her role as treasurer for New Mexico\u2019s Democratic Party on April 26, 2025, but submitted her resignation on May 28. She explained that although she had \u201cdiligently\u201d fulfilled her responsibilities, she faced obstacles due to \u201cfriction\u201d with the party\u2019s chair and vice chair, Sara Attleson and Cam Crawford, respectively.<\/p>\n
In her resignation letter, Rochman expressed that the choice to resign was among the most challenging decisions she had made as a Democrat. She noted that the chair and vice chair had \u201csquashed efforts for all officers to work together as a team.\u201d Furthermore, she recounted an incident where Attleson refused to acknowledge her when she extended a sincere congratulatory handshake after her election, which Rochman found to be quite revealing.<\/p>\n
Rochman continued by stating that she had been excluded from staff meetings by the chair and vice chair, remarking, \u201cThe only communication I have received from them is a non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreement to sign. This is the only instance of engagement I have had with them.\u201d Additionally, she characterized the NDA as a \u201cgag order,\u201d asserting, \u201cI am prohibited from speaking negatively about the other officers, or they could pursue legal action against me, which would extend well beyond my tenure with the party.\u201d<\/p>\n