League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County
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.
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.
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.
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.
OUR POSITIONS
Click on a button below to see the League’s Local Positions, State Positions and/or National Positions:
Latest News!
Upcoming Gun Violence Awareness Events
MAY 30: Everytown Survivor's Network, a gun violence prevention organization, will be hosting a table at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market. They will be handing out information on BeSMARTforKids.org, which promotes secure gun storage, and also handing out free...
LWVSFC’s Judy Williams and Carol Parker Talk about New Community Health Study on the Richard Eeds Show!
The League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County believes that local governments’ responsibilities include improving community health. Click to hear the interview.
A Healthy Community: How do we get there?
A “My View” published in the Santa Fe New Mexican on March 8 explains the new position adopted by the LWVSFC on Community Health. https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/a-healthy-community-how-do-we-get-there/article_3de57cbc-6637-4457-94f1-e9ab0fa1267a.html
LWVNM President Hannah Burling Interviewed about VOTE411
Hannah Burling, president of the League of Women Voters of New Mexico, joined PBS’ host Nash Jones on “New Mexico in Focus” to talk about the customizable voter guide the organization puts together each year.
VOTE411 – All in One Voting Information
All the races, all the candidates, all the ballot questions across the state and nation this November 4!
Ranked Choice Voting Explained
What is Ranked Choice Voting?
Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights
From The Contrarian: How to dismantle the media’s “bothsides-ism”
Back in 2016, New York Times columnist Paul Krugman described bothsidesism as ‘the almost pathological determination to portray politicians and their programs as being equally good or equally bad, no matter how ludicrous that pretense becomes.’ ”
Thank you, Anne Culp!
LWVSFC awarded Anne Culp our Outstanding Contribution Award at the annual meeting May 10 for reframing how the League registers high school voters.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers to help defend democracy!
Upcoming Events
PRESENTATIONS
2026 Primary Election Candidate Forum Commissioner of Public Lands
https://youtu.be/kwV3JQyAB1Q
2026 Primary Election Santa Fe County Sheriff Candidate Forum
https://youtu.be/8-63s_bSDVM
2026 Primary Election NM Secretary of State Candidate Forum
https://youtu.be/wK4SrWUW9cc