League of Women Voters
of Santa Fe County
The League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County (LWVSFC) is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote informed citizen participation in government by providing unbiased information about political issues and candidates. The LWVSFC focuses on issues that affect Santa Fe County residents and are within the scope of elected and appointed officials in Santa Fe County. The LWVSFC does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. Rather, we are focused on providing information that will allow Santa Fe County residents to form their own opinions based on factual information. The LWVSFC does adopt positions on local issues following a process of study and consensus or concurrence, after which we advocate publicly based on those positions.
VOTER SERVICES
The LWVSFC believes we are all equal at the ballot box, but only if we vote. We engage thousands of Santa Fe County residents every year – ensuring that they are registered to vote, and that they have the information they need to participate in the local, state and national elections that determine our future.
ACTION & ADVOCACY
The LWVSFC follows local issues and monitors the workings of local government to identify opportunities to advocate for a course of action. The A&A Committee works to influence public policy through education and advocacy, based on positions the League has adopted after extensive study – and a consensus of our members.
OUR POSITIONS
Click on a button below to see the League’s Local Positions, State Positions and/or National Positions:
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
The LWVSFC offers opportunities for our members and the public to attend forums, presentations and seminars to strengthen their understanding of local issues. The League is committed to presenting unbiased, accurate information so that individuals can decide where they stand based on facts, not outside influence. See the list of upcoming events to the right – or click on the button below for the Annual Calendar of Events – downloadable and printable.
Latest News!
Ranked Choice Voting Explained
What is Ranked Choice Voting?
Join a Santa Fe County Advisory Board on Local Elections
Help shape how your local government serves the community.
Free Presentation: The Case for the Separation of Church and State
July 23 at 7 pm at the UU Church in SF. LWVSFC is a co-sponsor of this event. We hope to see you there!!
Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights
2025 Calendar Planning Meeting
1-3 pm July 15, St. John’s United Methodist, 1200 Old Pecos Trail
We’ll brainstorm topics, speakers and exciting events for the upcoming year!
In person (RSVP to [email protected]) or via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87880294330?pwd=PVBrMnqWZMMdfMYEyWHmfJxIJYg2au.1)
From The Contrarian: How to dismantle the media’s “bothsides-ism”
Back in 2016, New York Times columnist Paul Krugman described bothsidesism as ‘the almost pathological determination to portray politicians and their programs as being equally good or equally bad, no matter how ludicrous that pretense becomes.’ ”
Thank you, Anne Culp!
LWVSFC awarded Anne Culp our Outstanding Contribution Award at the annual meeting May 10 for reframing how the League registers high school voters.
LWVSFC Welcomes 2025-26 Leadership Team
These positions on the 2025-26 Leadership Team were filled by election at the annual meeting: VP Administration: Debbie Helper VP Program: Marcy Litzenberg Secretary: Mary Hall Director of Events: Joann Volinski Director of Media: Judy Gibbs Robinson They join these...
LWVSFC Annual Meeting Highlights
Members who attended the LWVSFC annual meeting May 10 learned the incredible scope of our 2024-25 activities through officer and director reports. Highlights included….
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers to help defend democracy!
Upcoming Events
PRESENTATIONS
The Future of Water Supply in Santa Fe
A talk by Maya Clifford, General Manager, Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District.
Why We Need IPRA (Inspection of Public Records Act) Panel Discussion
LWVSFC joined the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government to host a panel discussion March 17 at St. John’s UMC in celebration of Sunshine Week, held annually in mid-March to celebrate and support the so-called “Sunshine Laws” that assure local, state and national governments operate in the open.
View US House District 3 Candidate Forum Here
https://youtu.be/qKftHBGn_Ww