Events Related to the 2023 Legislative Session
Watch: Effective Advocacy at the Legislature
Hannah Burling, President of the League of the League of Women Voters of New Mexico stated “For over 15 years the League has been proud to present this forum that prepares the public to be effective advocates at the legislature.” Saturday, January 7, 2023, 10 a.m. to noon.
Learn tips from legislators and an experienced lobbyist about how to interact with legislators, speak at hearings, and advocate for your cause. This is training about the legislative process, not about specific issues. Special Focus on the Budget and Taxes
Speakers:
Senator Mark Moores (R-Albuquerque) – Member of Senate Rules & Judiciary; Representative Kristina Ortez (D-Taos) – Member House Government, Elections & & Indian Affairs and House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources; and Linda Siegle - president of a consulting company focused on lobbying the legislature for non-profit agencies.
Documents from the Advocacy Workshop.
Thursday, January 12: Legislative Priorities for the 2023 Session (League members only)
Tuesday, January 17: Legislature convenes at noon
Wednesday, February 15, 5:30: Legislative Reception
At the Rio Chama. Members and invited guests only.
Thursday, February 16: League Day at the Legislature
Hear speakers, meet with legislators, have lunch with fellow League members in person at the Roundhouse and the NM State Land Office. Open to all.
Details and schedule: LEAGUE DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE, 2023.
Video: Independent Redistricting Commission
A 90 Second Video to Promote an Independent Redistricting Commission for New Mexico.

Join us!
LWVNM has four local Leagues:
You can join your local League (click on the links above), or
join LWVNM as a Member at Large.

Current Activities
The LWVNM Legislative Prep presentation will be on Thursday, Jan 12, 2023, and is open to everybody.
The 2023 Legislative Reception and League Day will be Feb 15-16, 2023. For an idea what we'll offer, see 2022 League Day and Legislative Reception.
The League is leading the Fair Districts for New Mexico Project, promoting fair and transparent redistricting for New Mexico. Please visit the Fair Districts web site for updates. Or watch the 90 Second Video to Promote an Independent Redistricting Commission.
Our Action Committee monitors the
legislature every year and advocates for bills on issues we've studied.
Latest La Palabra
The Winter 2023 La Palabra (PDF, 1.2Mb) newsletter is out.
President’s Report; Advocacy Workshop; Action and Redistricting Reports; First Call to Convention 2023; Observer Experience at COP27; Local League News.
Keep up to date by reading La Palabra!
For issues of La Palabra dating back to 2005, see the Newsletters page.
How to Contact Your Legislator
Want to connect with your legislator? See our page on Contact Info for New Mexico Legislators.
Want to reach NM’s Congressional delegation? The Congressional toll-free number is 1-866-727-4894. Just ask for your representative or senator. Please remember that you are speaking as an individual and not for the League.