August 2025 - Statewide Advocacy and Events
- Karen Larre
- Jul 31
- 3 min read
Dear New Mexicans,
Here is a summary of upcoming, local advocacy and activism across New Mexico for August 2025. This month's email includes announcements for these locations:
Statewide
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Santa Fe
Please feel free to let us know about any future activities you would like to see included in these monthly newsletters by emailing admin@nmfa.us. Thank you!
Statewide
New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (NMFA)
NMFA Leaders Meeting, Once/month, Mondays, 5pm
New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (NMFA) hosts monthly Zoom meetings for NM group leaders to coordinate statewide actions, learn about specific ways to support each other, etc.
If you are a NM leader who is interested in joining these meetings, please contact Sarah Smith: concernedfornm@gmail.com
NMFA Schools Meeting, quarterly, Mondays, 6 pm
NMFA hosts Zoom meetings for NM teachers, school personnel, and parents to discuss concerns about and ways to improve education in New Mexico.
Zoom meetings are currently quarterly on Mondays at 6pm.
Teachers, school personnel, parents, and school board members who are interested in joining these meetings contact Sarah Smith, mailto:concernedfornm@gmail.com
Recent Outreach
• Call to Action - Prevent election fraud + protect your privacy: https://xn5m6.mjt.lu/nl3/p6TJc9lceY5cJLp9WOzdCg?hl=en
• Guide to Homeschooling in New Mexico: https://www.nmfa.us/post/concerned-about-kids-schooling-info-about-alternatives
• Vaccine Exemptions for NM Children: https://www.nmfa.us/post/vaccine-exemptions-for-nm-children-1
Albuquerque
Better Together New Mexico
We believe labels are divisive and values are inclusive.
BTNM stands for family integrity, individual rights, and practical policies that help everyone. Join us!
Join us for our Hero's Banquet!
We are excited about NMBC's Annual Heroes Event and would love to have you partner with us to honor some of New Mexico’s unsung heroes! The theme is "Some gave a lot - Some gave it all," and it will take place in Albuquerque on October 23, 2025.
Proceeds from this event fund scholarships for the children of Officer Ontiveros and other fallen first responders from New Mexico. Sponsoring this event is a great way to give back to the community. You will also receive significant recognition for your contribution. Your generosity will be highlighted throughout the state in our emails, website, and event program.
View current sponsors and learn about sponsorship opportunities: https://nmbizcoalition.org/2025-heroes-banquet-sponsors/
Rio Grande Foundation
BBB and school choice: https://errorsofenchantment.com/school-choice-contained-in-big-beautiful-bill-but-will-new-mexicans-benefit/
Education rankings: https://errorsofenchantment.com/wallethub-new-mexico-k-12-schools-ranked-51st/
Join us for our 25th Anniversary Gala November 8th: https://riograndefoundation.org/events/
ABQ unMasked - NE Albuquerque
Karen Larre: naturallyhealthykaren@fastmail.com
Meets monthly to foster community and share information and upliftment. 2025 meetings are featuring natural health presentations. Contact Karen to receive meeting invites or to be a presenter.
The Library Guild - Albuquerque
Ramona Goolsby:
The Library Guild continues to meet on Wednesdays in August from 12-3pm (at various locations). Please contact Ramona for details.
August 2, 2025: Election information and voter registration at the Sandoval County Fair in Cuba, NM.
August 15, 2025, 10am-4pm: Candidate and Volunteer Training sponsored by LI (Leadership Institute). Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque. Resources for candidates and volunteers available from 2-4pm. $25 registration includes lunch: https://www.litraining.org/event/c2f22501-e4e2-4589-8e1b-435bad875ccf/campaign-and-candidate-workshop. Anyone considering running for an office during the regular local elections or next year is encouraged to sign up and start preparing. We are working on gathering information for the upcoming regular local elections in November.
Spoken Words in New Mexico
The spoken words of people in New Mexico, as a community and as individuals.
Fentanyl, Heroin, and Needles, The Dark Side of Albuquerque’s Policies, with Ralph DiPalma:
Albuquerque’s homeless surge is fueled by unchecked drug trafficking and free needle programs, according to Ralph DiPalma. Repeat offenders exploit lax policies, targeting the vulnerable. He speaks on the corner of San Mateo and Central.
Las Cruces
Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA)
CCIA advocates for positive change in Las Cruces in the areas of crime, homelessness, public policy, education, and other key issues affecting the local community. Advocacy at City Council, School Board, and County Commission are an important part of this mission along with educating our community in areas of importance.
CCIA hosts public meetings Thursdays at 6pm.
Events and guest speakers for August include:
• NM State Representative Sarah Silva
• Anthony NM Police Chief Vanessa Ordunez
• District Attorney Fernando Macias
Recent Outreach:
• POLICE APPRECIATION DAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EzyaNwAJm/
• PUBLIC COMMENT, County Commission Removes Prayer from Meetings - Juan Garcia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lXxl4cprsM
New Mexico Voices Chapter of Independent Women's Network
Contact us for more information.
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Federated Republican Women
Anne Doherty, President: http://www.santafefrw.com
We hope this is helpful! Again, please feel free to let us know about any future activities you would like to see included in these monthly newsletters.
Standing with you for positive change in New Mexico,
Karen, Sarah, and Melanie
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