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!
Tell your legislators to keep NM safe! The Open Border and Catch & Release issues must be addressed in the Special Session. Ask legislators to promote safe & secure policies! https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=22635
Help stop government overreach! The Air Quality Bureau wants to expand their department via a 500% fee increase! Ask your legislator to stop this expansion. https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=22895
Join the 'Not My Kid' campaign! This' a statewide petition effort to ask legislators to repeal bad laws that are currently in effect and negatively impacting our state. https://bettertogethernewmexico.org/not-my-kid/
The Rio Grande Foundationwww.riograndefoundation.org Interviews on topics vital to New Mexico Check these out:
Solving NM Crime Problem More Complicated than New Laws https://errorsofenchantment.com/solving-new-mexico-crime-problem-more-complicated-than-new-laws/
Las Cruces Voters to decide on massive tax hike this fall: https://errorsofenchantment.com/las-cruces-voters-to-decide-on-massive-tax-hike-this-fall/
ALBUQUERQUE
ABQ unMasked - NE Albuquerque
Karen Larre: naturallyhealthykaren@fastmail.com
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
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:
City Councilors Want to Ignore Public and Force Removal of Single Family Neighborhoods- https://rumble.com/v56hzid-councilors-want-to-ignore-public-and-force-removal-of-single-family-neighbo.html
Banning Camping in Public is Inhumane but Aim for a "Thriving Abortion Clinic"? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlp-p3_N7fU&list=PL88AHNuk3OX9bO8EU7jW16000dFAaHWMK&index=1
OP-ED: Both Democrat and Republican Legislators Have Failed Us -https://newmexicosun.com/stories/661989101-opinion-both-democrat-and-republican-legislators-have-failed-us
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!
Santa Fe Federated Republican Women - Anne Doherty, President: http://www.santafefrw.com
EDGEWOOD
Rey Fulwiler: LadyCharlie912@protonmail.com
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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