CONTINUOUSLY ACTIVE SINCE 1948
The League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico (LWVCNM) is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. The mission of the League is “empowering voters and strengthening democracy.”
LWVCNM covers Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties.
The Regular Local Election is complete. See (unofficial) statewide election results here.
The City of Albuquerque will have a runoff election on December 9.
The races on the ballot will be for mayor and city council districts 1 and 3.
Important dates:
November 18 – Last day to register to vote online or on paper
November 18 – Absentee ballots are mailed
November 25 – Last day to request an absentee ballot
December 1-6 – Early voting and same day registration – see voting sites here
December 9 – Election Day – see voting sites here
Voter Guides for this election are not available in print. They are available (below) online for each of our four counties.
You can also check Voter Guide information for your races at VOTE411.org.
League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico Voter Guide PDF documents are now available here for:
Bernalillo County
Sandoval County
Torrance County
Valencia County
(View Voter Guides for Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and the Southern New Mexico League here.)
We Are Nonpartisan, Not Neutral
Remaining nonpartisan does not mean staying silent. When democracy itself is under threat, voter access is restricted, or misinformation spreads, the League has a responsibility to speak out clearly and forcefully. Our nonpartisan commitment means the League acts based on our policies and principles, not because of political parties.
We advocate for fundamental rights and freedoms regardless of which political party is in power or which officials are responsible. Focusing on our issues, not affiliations, strengthens our voice and credibility. We hold true to our mission without being beholden to any political agenda.
Why Nonpartisanship Matters
In times of division, maintaining our nonpartisan identity helps build trust across communities. It ensures that we remain a credible, reliable voice for voters – all voters. It positions the League to lead efforts that transcend political divides, focused on the American and moral ideals that unite us rather than the partisan battles that seek to divide us.
Nonpartisanship requires care, consideration, and balance, especially when political tensions are high. But it is essential. It is what makes the League’s work powerful, resilient, and enduring.
The League of Women Voters has an extensive position on the issue of immigration. It can be found in the national handbook “Impact on Issues.” The position reads in part “In achieving overall policy goals, the League supports a system for individuals living in the country without legal permission to earn legal status, including citizenship, by paying taxes, studying civics, and meeting other relevant criteria. While policy reforms, including a path to legal status, remains unachieved, the League does not support deporting these immigrants who have no history of major and/or violent criminal activity.”
After the current administration reversed a federal guideline discouraging the arrest of undocumented immigrants in public places such as houses of worship and schools, the New Mexico Department of Justice has issued guidance for houses of worship, public schools, colleges, local law enforcement officers, magistrate and district courts and hospitals. Those guidelines can be found on the New Mexico Department of Justice website
Regardless of immigration status, we all need to know our rights and how to exercise them. Here is more information: https://www.nmilc.org/toolkit