The primary election is just 15 days away and pro-conservation candidates need your help! The political strength of Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) isn’t just in donations in support of campaigns or endorsements – it really depends so much on YOU. Part of our job is to connect you to the campaigns of the best conservation candidates across the state. We hope you’ll be able to join some of the volunteer opportunities and events below and help out a CVNM-endorsed candidate near you.
Statewide Offices
Garrett VeneKlasen – Commissioner of Public Lands
Please reach out to Alex Crowell at alex@gvk4nm.com for volunteer opportunities near you.
Michelle Lujan Grisham – Governor
Albuquerque and South Valley offices:
- Saturday, May 26: Walk for Michelle at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Sunday, May 27: Walk for Michelle at 1 p.m.
- Phone banks Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m.
- Albuquerque: 924 Park Ave SW Unit B, Albuquerque, NM, Suite 29 – Organizer: Nora Sackett, nora@newmexicansformichelle.com, 505-414-0605
- South Valley: 1625 Rio Bravo Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM – Organizer: Corey Rivas, corey@newmexicansformichelle.com, 505-301-1254
Las Cruces office:
- Saturday, May 26: Walk for Michelle at 9 a.m.
- Sunday, May 27: Walk for Michelle at 1 p.m.
- Phone banks Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m.
- 230 S. Water St., Las Cruces, NM
- Organizer: Nayomi Valdez, nayomi@newmexicansformichelle.com, 505-410-0424
Santa Fe office:
- Saturday, May 26: Walk for Michelle at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Sunday, May 27: Walk for Michelle at 1 p.m.
- Phone banks Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m.
- 2006 Botulph Road, Suite C, Santa Fe, NM
- Organizer: Charlotte Roybal, charlotte@newmexicansformichelle.com, 505-930-0563
Public Regulation Commission
Janene Yazzie – Public Regulation Commission District 4
Monday, May 21: Meet and Greet – 5 p.m., Thoreau Chapter House
Thursday, May 24: PRC Candidates Forum – 6-8 p.m., San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM 87402
Friday, May 25: Meet and Greet – 5 p.m., Shiprock Chapter House
Steve Fischmann – Public Regulation Commission District 5
Monday, May 21: Candidates Forum – 6-8 p.m., Picacho Hills Country Club, Las Cruces, 6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007
Wednesday, May 23: All day Phone Bank. Call 505-273-4956 to get your call list!
Thursday, May 24: Grant County Candidate Forum – 6-8 p.m., Miller Library, Western New Mexico University, Silver City.
Saturday & Sunday, May 26 – May 27: Silver City Blues Festival – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Gough Park, 1201 N Pope St, Silver City, NM 88061, USA. Volunteer to represent Steve part of the day. Call 505-273-4956.
NM House of Representatives
Representative Patricia Roybal Caballero – House District 13
Every day from now until June 5th, Rep. Roybal Caballero and her team will be canvassing neighborhoods. Beginning at 4:30 p.m. every weekday and 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, noon-4:30 p.m. on Sundays. Please be sure to bring water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat. Please email patriciafornm@gmail.com or call Edwina Cisneros to schedule at 505-373-6475.
Micaela Cadena – House District 33
Saturday, May 26: Walk for Micaela – 9:30 a.m., meet at Milagro Coffee & Espresso, 1733 E. University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Please call or text Connie at 575-496-5124 to RSVP.
Paula Garcia – House District 40
Tuesday, May 22: Walk with Paula in Rio Arriba County – rally at 9 a.m. at Ohkay Express Mart, 2306 N. Riverside Drive, Española, NM 87532
Wednesday, May 23: Phone Bank with Paula – 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Private residence near Espanola. Directions with RSVP. List will also be available to phone bank from home.
Thursday, May 24: Phone banking with Paula at The SPOT in Old Town Las Vegas. Directions with RSVP. List will also be available to phone bank from home.
For more information, please call 505-231-7752 or email paulafordistrict40@gmail.com.
Susan Herrera – House District 41
Wednesday, May 23: Meet and Greet – 5:30 p.m., Abiquiu Inn 21120 Highway 84, Abiquiu, NM 87510
Andrea Romero – House District 46
Wednesday, May 23: Phone Banking for Andrea – 5:30 p.m., 1101 Hickox St., Santa Fe
Friday, May 25: Food for Thought – 11:30 a.m., Hotel Santa Fe
Saturday, May 26: Walk for Andrea – 11 a.m., 1101 Hickox St., Santa Fe
Sunday, May 27: Walk for Andrea – 11 a.m., 1101 Hickox St., Santa Fe
Representative Doreen Gallegos – House District 52
Friday, May 25: Meet and Greet – 4-6 p.m., 2100 W Ohara Rd, Anthony, NM 88021
Not sure who your representative is in the New Mexico House or Public Regulation Commission? Look up your voter registration on the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Portal.»
Most importantly, make sure you get out and vote. Early voting is going on now until June 2nd and Election Day is June 5th. Find locations to vote now and on Election day on the Secretary of State’s website.»