Hot Topics for the week of September 14, 2025
Current events and issues of interest to LWVCNM members
This list is available online.
COMING UP:
The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) election voting begins Monday September 16.
September 17 is Constitution and Citizenship Day. Read the Op-Ed "Defending Democracy is our Duty" LWVCNM President Starlyn Brown wrote concerning the importance of this civic holiday here.
Very timely topic for the 9/18 zoom presentation of the New Mexico Water Advocates. Should the Niagara Water plant in Los Lunas be granted the transfer of water rights from 2 abandoned PNM wells? Attend this zoom meeting to find out the facts. Here is the link to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PQ2GS_UQSGufCEYLPMWwrA#/registration
The Drop-In Coffee is this coming Saturday, September 20, at 10 AM in the conference room, for members to meet each other, catch up on League news, and find out what you can do to further democracy.
Voter registrations this week are at:
· Bernalillo County National Voter Registration Day September 16 - Various locations
· CNM Suncat Days September 16 and 17
· Rio Grande High School Career Fair September 17
· West Fest at Route 66 Visitor Center September 20
Book Club Meeting is Wednesday 9/24 at 5:30pm at the League Office 6739 Academy Rd NE.
Title: Autobiography of Frederick Douglass.
Bring title ideas for the next book. Contact Janet with questions: 505-401-2052.
See the calendar of events on our website.
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DID YOU KNOW?
LWVCNM urgently needs volunteers for some upcoming candidate forums we have been asked to staff. There is a need for moderators, timekeepers, and question organizers. We have training videos if you need them. If you are willing to help, contact Mary H. Smith at 505-220-6665 or maryhenrie@msn.com.
The 2025 2026 online funding campaign (Zeffy.com) is open for business! In conjunction with the letter you received last week through the USPS, we’re launching Zeffy again this year to reinforce our annual campaign. Our never-ending work goes on: Currently, we're preparing voters for the upcoming municipal elections, but we also have our eyes on the mid-terms next fall. Learn more here.
Election info:
Observe New Mexico Elections is working on placing nonpartisan observers at all polling places in Albuquerque and some other New Mexico Cities. Their goal is to increase transparency and trust in New Mexico’s elections. Here is their online form.
Registered voters can now apply to receive an absentee ballot here.
The last day to register or change your address for the Municipal Elections online is October 6th. You can do that here.