Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland "preparing" to run for governor of New Mexico, spokesperson confirmed

In an exit interview with HuffPost, the interior secretary celebrated progress in protecting public lands and righting past wrongs against Native Americans.

Deb Haaland, the first Native American Cabinet secretary, discusses her achievements and future plans as she concludes her term as secretary of the interior.

Deb Haaland set out four years ago on a historic journey as the first Native American to serve as U.S. Interior secretary.

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.

In the final days before she departs, Deb Haaland has found time to reflect on her journey from the back roads of New Mexico to a sprawling office in the Stewart Udall Department of the Interior Building in Washington,

"Lots of women, lots of women of color," said Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, reflecting on President Joe Biden's legacy and her own as the first Native American to hold a cabinet seat."I've been honored to serve alongside my colleagues for this four years ...

(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) President Joe Biden hands Interior Secretary Deb Haaland a pen after signing a proclamation to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument during an event in the East Room of ...