[Lwvcnmtopics] LWVCNM Program Planning meeting this Saturday

[LWV CentralNewMexico]

*2026 LWVCNM Program Planning*

*Essential to a Voice in our Democracy*



LWVCNM hosts annual Program Planning every winter to identify issues
warranting our advocacy and there are a multitude of issues 2025-26 with
heightened LWV awareness and member concern.  LWVCNM 2026 Program Planning
is virtual 2026 and scheduled this Saturday 2-21-26 @ 10:00.  The Zoom link
is included below.

LWV cannot voice our concerns or support/oppose legislation without an
official Position.  Local and State Positions are available in your 2025-26
LWVCNM Member Handbook (pp.  8-33/NM & pp. 36-39/LWVCNM).   LWVUS Positions
are available in 2024-26 Impact on Issues  Impact On Issues 2024 – 2026 |
League of Women Voters <https://www.lwv.org/impact-issues> (*A paperback
version is available for **purchase on Amazon.com*
<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ8K59TH?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520>* for
$6.99*).  The LWV process for developing Positions may involve concurrence
with an existing Position developed by another League or may be initiated
with a Study Proposal.

*The 2024-26 LWVUS Priority is Making Democracy Work *

   - Making Democracy Work® by defending remaining democratic institutions
   and rebuilding into a multi-racial, representative democracy through:
      - Protecting and restoring voting rights protections;
      - opposing anti-voter policies;
      - strengthening election administration;
      - protecting DC’s right to continue governing itself, and
      - ensuring a well-funded, full count in the 2030 Census.
   - Protecting individual liberties, upholding the Constitution, and
   holding government accountable and responsive to the needs of the people.
   - Applying a democracy frame to respond strategically to issues like
   immigration, climate change, gun policy, and health care, including
   reproductive justice

*LWVUS is encouraging local and state leagues to emphasize these topics.
Additional Items for your consideration during 2026 LWVCNM Program Planning
include:*

   - LWVWA is requesting that other leagues concur with the Welcoming
   Immigrants Position - LWVNM Board considered this action January 2026.
   - LWVWI has requested that LWVNM Co-Chair a LWVUS study to reevaluate
   the 1979 Nuclear Issues Position and LWVPA has also expressed interest in
   participation.
   - LWVNM conducted a Nuclear Issue study 2023-24 but no Consensus was
   reached – Committee Reports, Expert Interviews, and LWVNM Study Proposal
   are available at lwvnm.org.

LWVCNM always welcomes member recommendations for local studies to develop
new or revised Positions and invites you to join us Saturday offering your
insight into issues warranting our involvement.



LWVCNM is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.



Topic: Annual Program Planning

Time: Feb 21, 2026 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 886 7375 8346

Passcode: 626512



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