Santa Fe County League

of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County (LWVSFC) is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote informed citizen participation in government by providing unbiased information about political issues and candidates. The LWVSFC focuses on issues that affect Santa Fe County residents and are within the scope of elected and appointed officials in Santa Fe County. The LWVSFC does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. Rather, we are focused on providing information that will allow Santa Fe County residents to form their own opinions based on factual information. The LWVSFC does adopt positions on local issues following a process of study and consensus or concurrence, after which we advocate publicly based on those positions.

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VOTER SERVICES

The LWVSFC believes we are all equal at the ballot box, but only if we vote. We engage thousands of Santa Fe County residents every year – ensuring that they are registered to vote, and that they have the information they need to participate in the local, state and national elections that determine our future.

Voting & Elections

ACTION & ADVOCACY

The LWVSFC follows local issues and monitors the workings of local government to identify opportunities to advocate for a course of action. The A&A Committee works to influence public policy through education and advocacy, based on positions the League has adopted after extensive study – and a consensus of our members.

Action & Advocacy

OUR POSITIONS

Click on a button below to see the League’s Local Positions, State Positions and/or National Positions:

LWVSFC Positions

LWVNM Positions

LWVUS Positions

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

The LWVSFC offers opportunities for our members and the public to attend forums, presentations and seminars to strengthen their understanding of local issues. The League is committed to presenting unbiased, accurate information so that individuals can decide where they stand based on facts, not outside influence. See the list of upcoming events to the right – or click on the button below for the Annual Calendar of Events – downloadable and printable.

EVENTS CALENDAR

Latest News!

Sunshine Week Panel: Why We Need IPRA (Inspection of Public Records Act)

Mar 8, 2025 | News

March 17, 5:30-7 pm:
Sunshine Week celebrates government transparency and the right of voters to be informed. Laws that assure public bodies meet in the open and that public records are available and accessible are collectively known as “Sunshine Laws.” This year, we are focusing on New Mexico’s Inspection of Public Records Act. The panel will discuss various ways the public uses this law as well as threats it continually faces in the N.M. Legislature.

Consensus Meeting for LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study, March 25, 10 am – Noon

Feb 25, 2025 | News

The League of Women Voters of the US and other groups have become increasingly concerned
about financial impropriety and ethical compromises in the US Supreme Court. The League
believes that our advocacy could be important, as good government is our priority. Thus the
League is conducting a one-year study of the Federal Judiciary

LWV New Mexico Signs on to LWVUS Letter Urging Congress to Act

Feb 16, 2025 | News

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.