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New Mexico First generally convened one statewide town hall every other year. This town hall focused on a topic that had statewide interest, priority, and potential impact. For each topic, we:
- Conducted extensive research.
- Convened a series of citizen dialogues around the state.
- Developed a layperson’s background report as preparation for participation in the town hall.
Then, people engaged in a deliberative town hall that produced concrete, actionable recommendations for the legislature and other policymakers.