The League of Women Voters
of New Mexico
last revised 01.23.2012
last revised 01.23.2012
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The Winter 2012 issue of the League's quarterly newsletter, La Palabra, has been posted on the website. For issues of La Palabra dating back to 2005, see the Newsletters page.
Mark your calendars for January 24 and plan to join us at the Capitol in Santa Fe for the annual League Day at the Legislature. Educational events will run from 10:30am to 1:00pm. The League will have a table in the rotunda. You can talk to and lobby your elected representatives and attend hearings.
For all the details, see the League Day page.
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On April 21, 2012, the League of Women Voters of New Mexico and all four local Leagues will host the Salute to New Mexico - the first 100 years and beyond. This fundraising gala honors the centennial of New Mexico's statehood. There will be a dinner, awards to community leaders, entertainment speakers, a raffle - and a silent auction. For more details, check out the Salute page.
Delegates to the State Convention in May approved three new studies. All are just getting underway, and looking for volunteers. Check them out!
The Congressional switchboard number is 1-866-727-4894. All you need to do is call toll free and ask for your Congressman or Senator.
For detailed information about who represents you and how to contact them, see our Voter Information page. There are links to the LWVNM 2011 Voters Key and each of the Who's Who and Who's in Charge guides published by the four local New Mexico Leagues.
Redistricting is under way throughout the state of New Mexico. Statewide redistricting is now in the hands of Judge James Hall, but municipalities and counties are redrawing their electoral districts, too. Check out the League's Redistricting Resources page to learn all about it - and how you can help redistricting to be more successful.
The League of Women Voters has members who are closely monitoring the Legislative Session in Santa Fe and advocating for the League's priorities. To keep up with what's going on, go to our Action page. There is useful information on how to contact your legislators, where to look up bills online, which bills the League is tracking and their current status, and how to get involved.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political - working to influence policy through education and advocacy. It is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of its members across the country.
Membership is open to all citizens of the United States, both women and men, who are 18 years or older. In New Mexico, there are four local leagues. All local members are automatically members of LWVNM as well as the national League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS). New Mexicans who do not live near any of the existing local leagues may join LWVNM as a member at large.
Find out more about us and check our calendar for upcoming events.