Tinsley decides to run for Congress

CAPITAN N.M. Ed Tinsley III, former chairman of the National Restaurant Association and owner of the K-Bob’s Steakhouse brand, said today he would seek the Republican nomination for the 2nd Congressional District here.

The seat, which covers southern New Mexico, is currently held by Rep. Steve Pearce (R-NM), but Pearce has announced plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat left open by the retirement of Pete Domenici (R-NM).

In making his announcement,