Watch: Advocating with the New Mexico Legislature: Interim Committees
Interim committees are where important conversations begin. Learn how to participate and advocate for your cause.
Watch our June 22nd a discussion of how the Interim Committees of the New Mexico Legislature work.
Share experiences, exchange ideas and hear LWVNM Advocates present on the Interim Committees we work with.
- Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) (Kathy Brook)
- Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) (Meredith Machen)
- Other Interim Committees (Dick Mason)
Watch: Your Vote, Your Voice
Semi-open primaries mean more voices, more choices, and a stronger New Mexico. Watch the video to learn more!
Primarias Semiabiertas De Nuevo México
Las primarias semiabiertas significan más voces, más opciones y un Nuevo México más fuerte. ¡Haz click para saber más! Tu Voto, Tu Voz.
Watch: Effective Citizen Advocacy at the Legislature, 2026
Learn tips from legislators and an experienced lobbyist about how to interact with legislators, speak at hearings and advocate for your cause.
Speakers:
- Senator Natalie Figueroa (D-Bernalillo) – Senate Education, Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
- Representative Rebecca Dow (R-Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro counties) - House Appropriations & Finance, House Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements, House Printing & Supplies
- Linda Siegle – Long time lobbyist, president of a consulting firm focused on lobbying the legislature for nonprofit agencies and strategic planning. She is a former member of the Santa Fe County Health Policy and Planning Commission and has served as chair of various state councils and committees. Ms. Siegle is an elected Trustee on the Santa Fe Community College Board.
This is a training on the legislative process. Questions about positions on specific issues were not permitted.
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During the Legislative Session, we advocate for and against bills as they pass through the legislature. See more details on our Action page.
During Election Season, we prepare a statewide Voter Guide.
The League leads the Fair Districts for New Mexico Project, promoting fair and transparent redistricting for New Mexico and gearing up for legislation in the 2025 session. Please visit the Fair Districts web site for updates. Or watch the 90 Second Video to Promote an Independent Redistricting Commission.
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Latest La Palabra
The Spring 2026 La Palabra (PDF, 944Kb) newsletter is out.
President's Report; Call to Council; Program Report; Voter Services Report; Action Report; Nuclear Issues Report; Local League News.
Keep up to date by reading La Palabra!
For issues of La Palabra dating back to 2005, see the Newsletters page.