The annual LWV New Mexico Legislative Preview will take place from 5:30-7:30 at the Rio Chama Steakhouse, 414 Old Santa Fe Trail February 15.  There will be food and League members from all over the state as well as legislators.  The speaker will be former Senator Bingaman, who will talk about his recent book Breakdown: Lessons of a Congress in Crisis.

League Day is the following day. February 16.  There will be talks in the State Land Office from 10-noon. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00      Pick up information packets from the League table in the Hall of History, ground floor of the state capitol (Roundhouse). 

8:30     Attend committee hearings or visit with legislators. Visit the League tables in the east entrance lobby area. 

10:0     Program at New Mexico State Land Office 310 Old Santa Fe Trail (Just down the street from the Roundhouse) 

10:00   Welcome from Stephanie Garcia Richard, State Land Commissioner 

10:15   Explanation of packet contents, answering questions from League members 

10:30   Ethics Legislation and Independent Redistricting Commission: Jeremy Farris, Executive Director of the New Mexico State Ethics Commission

11:15   Taxes and Funding for Essential Services: Amber Wallin, MPA, Executive Director, New Mexico Voices for Children

12:00   Lunch with fellow League members at a restaurant of your choice

1:00     Meet with legislators as individuals or in groups and attend Committee hearings or House & Senate sessions.  Watch your advocates working.