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Writer's pictureKaren Larre

For August: NM Statewide Advocacy and Events

Dear New Mexicans,

Welcome to our New Mexico Freedoms Alliance regular newsletter, created in an effort to help keep New Mexicans informed of freedom efforts around the state. As we all work together towards creating positive change in New Mexico, local community involvement is very important. 


​Here is a summary of upcoming advocacy and activism efforts across New Mexico in August. This month's post includes announcements for both statewide and locally-focused activities, including events in these locations:

  • Statewide

  • Albuquerque

  • Las Cruces

  • Santa Fe

  • Edgewood


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

Better Together New Mexico

Current calls to action, please help!


 

 


 

The Rio Grande Foundationwww.riograndefoundation.org Interviews on topics vital to New Mexico Check these out:

 

 



 

ALBUQUERQUE

ABQ unMasked - NE Albuquerque

Meets monthly to foster community, share information and upliftment. 


 

The Library Guild - Albuquerque

 

  • August 3rd there is a LI (Leadership Institute) Candidate training in Albuquerque. This is a great opportunity for those running for office or considering it in the future. It is also helpful to those who help candidates. https://www.litraining.org/event/88c5d62a-47d8-4731-8b87-06a78b364d04/summary

  • August 6th is the National Night Out when communities come together and celebrate community. There are several communities in ABQ that participate. This is the perfect opportunity to talk with your neighbors about the issues affecting your community and work on ways to work together to improve things for everyone. https://www.litraining.org/event/0a8139dd-f946-4327-b486-e455e1817bc3/summary

  • August 24th, the Library Guild and AMAC will be helping the Leadership Institute (LI) conduct a GOTV (Get Out The Vote) training in Albuquerque. It will be from 8:30 - 11:30 at the Pueblo Indian Cultural Center. I will provide the flyers. https://www.litraining.org/event/0a8139dd-f946-4327-b486-e455e1817bc3/summary

  • The Library Guild meets every Wednesday afternoon in Albuquerque. Our location changes weekly so if people are interested please give me a call at 903-246-1513 if they are interested in actively working on issues important to New Mexico.

  • NMET Network wants to encourage anyone interested in supporting our election process to sign up with your County Clerk to work the elections. The number for the Bernalillo Co. Election Bureau is 505-243-8683 email is clerk@bernco.gov.



 

LAS CRUCES

Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA) - Las Cruces

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 every Thursday at 6pm. 

Events and guest speakers for the month of August include:

  • Pastor Andy Ramirez speaking about how the faith community can get involved

  • Athena Huckaby from Ideal Option speaking about Medication Assisted Treatment for Drug Addiction

  • Chris Faivre (Las Cruces Director of Economic Development) and LCPD Chief Jeremy Story speaking about proposed Gross Receipts Tax increase

  • Zia Recovery Center Long-Term Substance Abuse Treatment Solutions


Recent public comments and outreach includes:



 

Take Back the School Board Training (NMFA in Collaboration with CCIA)

 

An out-of-state trainer from a national organization will be teaching workshops on How to Take Back the School Board.  Much of the information would be applicable to other races besides school board seats as well.

Take Back the School Board Training

  • 4-Hour Intro Class: 9am-1pm Sat August 17

  • 9-Hour Class: Core Campaign Training (Must Attend Intro Class First) - 2-5pm Sat August 17 AND 9am-4pm Sun August 18

  • Registration is required for this FREE training. Contact Sarah: sarah@nmfa.us



 

SANTA FE

New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (NMFA) www.NMFA.us

  • Detransitioner Panel Discussion Thursday, September 12, 5:30-8pm, La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe - NMFA is co-sponsoring this discussion through Partners for Ethical Care.  The panel will feature de-transitioners including Chloe Cole, Laura Becker, Soren Aldaco, and Nicolas Blooms. The event is now open for ticket sales!

  • https://www.partnersforethicalcare.com/event-details/



 

Santa Fe Federated Republican Women - Anne Doherty, President: http://www.santafefrw.com



 

EDGEWOOD

  • A group of concerned citizens coordinated is organizing a "Freedom Festival" for Sunday, September 22 in Edgewood.

  • A large focus is getting out the vote to appoint freedom-oriented elected officials during November voting this year.

  • This event will have speakers, vendors, and food. Volunteers are needed to reach out to sponsors, organize speakers, coordinate vendors, assist with outreach, and help with logistics, supplies, and setup. No time contribution is too small! 



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