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May 2026: NM Statewide Advocacy and Events

  • Writer: Karen Larre
    Karen Larre
  • May 1
  • 4 min read

Dear New Mexicans,

​Here is a summary of upcoming, local advocacy and activism across New Mexico for May 2026. This month's newsletter includes announcements for these locations:

  • Statewide

  • Albuquerque

  • Santa Fe

  • Taos

  • Las Cruces

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 Monthly Leaders Meetings

New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (NMFA) hosts monthly Zoom meetings for NM group leaders on Mondays at 5pm to coordinate statewide actions, learn about specific ways to support each other, etc. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday May 18th. Please contact Sarah Smith: concernedfornm@gmail.com


NMFA Quarterly Schools Meeting

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 quarterly on Mondays at 6pm. Teachers, school personnel, parents, and school board members who are interested in joining these meetings contact Sarah Smith: concernedfornm@gmail.com


Recent outreach includes:

Rio Grande Foundation

The mission of the Rio Grande Foundation is to increase liberty and prosperity for all of New Mexico by informing citizens of the importance of individual freedom, limited government, and economic opportunity.


Spoken Words in New Mexico

The spoken words of people in New Mexico, as a community and as individuals.

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. 


NMBC Hero's Banquet

9/18/26 | Marriott Uptown | Albuquerque

Featuring Lt. Col. Allen West, decorated combat veteran and former U.S. Congressman

Special Tribute: Sgt. Michael Schlattman, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department — Killed in the line of duty. 

It will be an evening dedicated to honoring New Mexico’s fallen first responders and supporting scholarships for their children who lost a first responder parent.

Doors open 5:30 PM | Program begins 6:00 PM


ABQ unMasked - NE Albuquerque

Meets monthly to foster community and share information and upliftment. 2026 meetings are featuring natural health presentations and spiritual discussions. Contact Karen to receive meeting invites or to be a presenter.

The Library Guild - Albuquerque

The Library Guild meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 12:30 until 2:30 or 3pm and is currently working on education projects. We rotate libraries so please contact Ramona for the location or details.


We are working on educating people and working with conservative candidates, including DTS (Independents) and un-designated minor parties for the upcoming primary election. 

Early Voting starts May 5 at the county clerk’s offices. Expanded early voting starts May 16. Early voting ends May 30. June 2 is election day.


5/8: Several members will be at the Race for the Roundhouse Legacy Church Central campus, hosted by Elias Sisneros.


Want info about Ramona Goolsby running for Secretary of State? https://www.ramonanm.com/


Santa Fe

Santa Fe Federated Republican Women

Anne Doherty, President: http://www.santafefrw.com


We are a dynamic, grassroots Republican women's organization that serves Santa Fe County. We empower women from all backgrounds to participate in the political process through informative speaker-luncheons and opportunities to help elect Republican candidates and to protect the integrity of our Constitution.


SFFRW Luncheon at the Santa Fe Country Club

Tuesday, May 12, at 11:30 am, Lunch and Meeting (Register no later than 5/7)


Meet & Greet Candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor: Duke Rodriguez and David Gallegos

Santa Fe Country Club

4360 Country Club Rd, Santa Fe NM 87507

Members $32.00, Non-members $37.00 (To pay by credit card or check at the door please email: santafefrw@gmail.com No cash accepted.)


A PLACE RESERVED MUST BE PAID FOR

2026 Judith Nowers: Scholarship Winner

Bella Clark is officially our 2026 scholarship essay contest winner. She will be graduating this spring from the Academy for Technology and the Classics, a Santa Fe charter high school.  Bella was accepted at five different colleges, including Baylor and Loyola Marymount University. She will be making a decision soon and plans to major in Business.


Miss Clark has been very active in community service including volunteering at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, helping the homeless, and assisting special needs children. In addition, she has worked on her school’s student council. Bella enjoys soccer, track and photography. We congratulate her as this year’s winner.

Taos

EMPOWERHUMANITYTAOS

TRUTH. SOVEREIGNTY. FREEDOM. HEALTH.

EMPOWERHUMANITYTAOS is an open-minded and alliance-building organization dedicated to the core principles of truth, sovereignty and freedom. Our mission is to protect and reclaim our innate and constitutional human rights while cherishing and supporting the goodness of humanity. We hold a vision of love, peace and wellness for all.

We LIVE IN THE SOLUTION, lighting the way together.

Las Cruces

New Mexico Voices by Independent Women's Network, Las Cruces Chapter

The next New Mexico Voices meeting will be May 19th at 6pm.  During this month’s meeting, Kristy Ojinaga and Sarah Smith will share a timely discussion on the mutilation of minors, gender ideology being pushed in schools, and how to fight back. 

 

This meeting includes free dinner. RSVP to reserve your place by emailing Erica at: JCRamirez1111@gmail.com

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.

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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