[Lwvcnmtopics] LWVCNM Hot Topics for the week of October 18, 2026

[LWV CentralNewMexico]

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*Hot Topics for the week of October 18, 2026*

Current events and issues of interest to LWVCNM members

This list. is available online <https://www.lwvcnm.org/hot-topics/>.


*An LWVCNM member will give a presentation *to a group at St. John’s
Methodist Church this Tuesday, *October 20*, at 6 pm.

*LWVCNM is having a Happy Hour* *in Corrales* this Wednesday, *October 21*,
from 7-8:30 pm at Ex Novo, 4895 Corrales Rd
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/4895+Corrales+Rd?entry=gmail&source=g>.
This is to encourage our Rio Rancho/Westside League members to attend a
Happy Hour. All League members are welcome! Please RSVP to Marlyn Wells @
919-270-0679.

*An LWVCNM member will give presentations *to students at Rio Grande High
School this Wednesday, *October 21*.

*LWVCNM will have a table *at the Parkland Hills Neighborhood Association
Fall Festival on Sunday, *October 25* from 2 to 5 pm.

*LWVCNM will have a table *at Health Care for the Homeless on Monday, *October
26**, *from 10 am to 2 pm.

*An LWVCNM member will give a presentation *to students at UNM on
Thursday, *October
29*.

*LWVCNM will provide timekeepers* for a Congressional District 3 candidate
debate sponsored by the Albuquerque Journal on Friday, *October 30*, at
1:30 pm.

*The next Drop-in Coffee* is scheduled for Saturday, *October 31*, from
10:00 am to noon in the conference room. We invite you to join us to meet
our volunteer coordinators and learn how to make the most of your
membership. It’s also a nice time to catch up with other League members.

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*LWVCNM President Starlyn Brown *and Bernalillo County Clerk Michelle
Kavanaugh discuss the LWVCNM Voter Guide in this excellent video
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNj9DbFqBXA>. The County Clerk’s office
posted it on their social media, we re-posted it, and it’s also on our
website.

*Saturday, October 24 from 2:00–4:00pm: *Legislative Pay Debate | Taylor
Ranch Public Library

Join Braver Angels for a discussion of Constitutional Amendment 4, the
legislative pay proposal on this November’s ballot. Hear different
perspectives and consider what the proposal would mean for New Mexico. View
debate details and register
<https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/u001.XaF8mXqsA6b2dSPmhsleMfmlNIJNf2HTQL6f_0MMwrzyb259mDKMIljUZZXOIUdB2ETJm_lZioWA284YRkOstPs3Cc-bInv48qGNmKySnGctTr5s3rDURDLUsjIxmPIwPF0Cfjq0lUPJTkb1UQXaeEsQuLO5zL0QYq3Sg_L4DW1Ng3n9OARvAUadUKNL1jElHHQZR0LiwuqE4SXKOTAenR4Z202pfiFsM52MIrzlRqdpD7veJGfX1-kgZHeJqQxfS_38GIVwq_8TuDTF8sqrcBgYeu7Fjq5DWXYpsVsm5LMY2GoFB8RBr7N8auX8J92s8YeffZekdPpIhdniw-1J8KwUGMq0oYzvg-96iOmEZcvplE3NK7sw68UtEZzPnuPGjHuH50sUXKnp-KJiB9vF_ajVcktKEZBC8OEMbrDxp7FrNmvaBoli7-0dZTI4oaE_wVRxJ8aGMQ5P5FkRLD08H41ptUOWFijUexAOtGGFbZY/4uu/IbvM6ZaTRiCc0Vh9QcZASw/h6/h001.WxGYKQxthgR5QUwz0cSTOmm8onsNsvoSfW5gdlqIIpY>
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*AARP is hosting a Scam Jam: *Learn how to protect yourself against scams.
The event is on Thursday, October 29, from 9 am to 1 pm, at the CNM
Workforce Training Center. RSVPs are required. Find out more information,
and register to attend, here
<https://www.lwvcnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/NM_2026_Scam_Jam_flyer_.pdf>
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League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico
6739 Academy Rd. NE  Suite 124
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109-3352
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