League of Women Voters
of Central New Mexico
Serving Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance Counties
(Updated 5/5/2012)
(Updated 5/5/2012)
FacebookThe League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We encourage you to become a member!
This year is a Presidential election year. New Mexico's voters will also elect three Congressmen, one US Senator, and many state and local officials. Prior to the General Election on November 6, there will be a Primary Election on June 5 to select the candidates from each political party that will appear on the General Election ballot.
To find out more about the election schedule, registering to vote, determining your districts (NEW! this year following the decennial redistricting battles), who and what will be on the ballot, AND MORE, go to the League's Election Information page.
Member Olin Bray will be presenting a caucus session at the LWV National Convention in Washington DC on the topic of "Political Mythbusting & Political Competence." If you will not be attending National Convention, you can still see Olin's presentation at the special Evening Unit meeting Tuesday May 8, 6pm at Erna Fergusson Library Community room, 3700 San Mateo NE "Myths and rigid ideology, untouched by real data, are driving much of our politicl debate and campaigns," says Mr. Bray. "Political competence approaches policy issues as problems to be identified, analyzed and solved using logical, data-driven methods." This caucus will describe what political competence is, the skills it requires and how to develop tem, some of the myths that need to be challenged,and finally explore how LWV can help increase political competence in the electorate.
The May 2012 Voter is now online. Look for a review of Winner-Take-All Politics by member Olin Bray. Judith Binder discusses Albuquerque's Public Access TV - and how YOU can get involved. You can view or download back issues of the Voter by checking the Newsletters page.
The popular Who's Who, listing all your elected officials and how to contact them, has been updated to reflect the results of the October Albuquerque election and other changes that took place in 2011. Download a copy here. Hardcopies are available at libraries and the League office. The Who's Who is a publication of the League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico Education Fund (a 503(c) organization).
The 2011-12 Voters Key, a publication of the state League, is available as well at libraries, the League offices throughout the state, and online. (PDF format, 207 KB). The Voters Key is a publication of the League of Women Voters of New Mexico Education Fund, a 503(c) organization.