NEWS
The latest news from The Santa Fe County League of Women Voters.
Community Health Consensus Study
The consensus meeting is open to all LWVSFC members and will take place from 10:00 to Noon on January 14, 2026, at St. Johns United Methodist Church on Old Pecos Trail. Please plan to attend! Conducting studies to develop positions is a central part of the League’s Program Activities.
LWVNM President Hannah Burling Interviewed about VOTE411
Hannah Burling, president of the League of Women Voters of New Mexico, joined PBS’ host Nash Jones on “New Mexico in Focus” to talk about the customizable voter guide the organization puts together each year.
VOTE411 – All in One Voting Information
All the races, all the candidates, all the ballot questions across the state and nation this November 4!
Ranked Choice Voting Explained
What is Ranked Choice Voting?
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
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….
LWVSFC Recruiting Now!
The League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County is recruiting new members for our important Action & Advocacy Committee. No experience required! We track local issues like water, housing, good governance, land use, and the City’s General Plan, then try to keep the public informed. Join us! Email Carol at Carolppsantafe@gmail.
New Mexico Immigrant Law Center Advisory
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant. In English and Spanish.
LWV New Mexico Signs on to LWVUS Letter Urging Congress to Act
WASHINGTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing strong concern over abandoning its duties and authorities under Article I of the US Constitution, urging leaders to address the unprecedented executive branch overreach threatening American democracy.
LWVUS Condemns Trump Administration’s Weaponization of Government Against Americans
“In the first 17 days of the Trump administration, we’ve witnessed nothing short of the weaponization of government against Americans.