New Mexico First is proud to announce New Mexico-native Danielle Gonzales as our new Executive Director, effective Monday, January 3. About Danielle Born in Farmington and raised in Albuquerque, Danielle comes to New Mexico First with over 20 years of experience working on a national level in education policy and reform. Her most recent position…
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Redistricting Bill Reaches New Mexico Senate floor
Featured in KRWG Public Media By Walter Rubel | March 8, 2021 A compromise bill establishing procedures for the upcoming redistricting effort passed through the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously Saturday, March 6, and now moves to a vote of the full Senate. Senate Bill 15 maintains an independent commission to redraw district maps,…
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Featured in the Santa Fe New Mexican. By Ellen Buelow & Garry Fairbrother | March 6, 2021 The face of hunger is often hidden in our midst. Hidden in places where we least expect to find it — like on college campuses. Professor Sarita Cargas’ 2020 study of hunger at the University of New Mexico…
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