[Lwvcnmtopics] LWVCNM Hot Topics for the week of October 25, 2026

[LWV CentralNewMexico]

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*Hot Topics for the week of October 25, 2026*

Current events and issues of interest to LWVCNM members

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


*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.

*Saturday,* *October 31*, is the last day of early voting.

*An LWVCNM member will give a presentation *to students at Kennedy Middle
School on Monday, *November 2*.

Are you voting on November 3, Election Day? You can prep for that with
help! Join an online gathering on Monday, *November 2*, to learn about the
ballot issues. Check out details here
<https://www.lwvcnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Voting-Prep.png> to find
out how to register and get a Zoom link.

*Tuesday,* *November 3*, is Election Day.

*Share an evening* post-election with League members while you:



. Breathe a sigh of relief that our hard work is over

. Breathe a sigh of relief that the spam emails and texts have stopped

. Share your happiness that your candidates/ issues won

. Share your sadness that your candidates/issues lost



Tuesday, *November 10*, 4 - 6 pm at Hops Brewery on 4th Street in Los
Ranchos.





*Save the date:*



*The 2026 LWVCNM holiday party* will be on Sunday*,* * December 6*, from 2
to 4 pm, at Betsy Carlson’s house. More information will be coming. Please
RSVP to Dina Hennessy (dinahennessy at gmail.com, 505-453-9725).



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*DID YOU KNOW?*

*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>
.


League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico
6739 Academy Rd. NE  Suite 124
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109-3352
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