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 Nina Otero Warren
The Fight to Vote
100 years ago, the 19th Amendment was passed, giving women the right to vote. A Santa Fe woman, Nina Otero Warren, worked hard to see this happen. Nina was born in the 1800’s to a wealthy Spanish American family. One of her close relatives became the Governor of the Territory of New Mexico. She had the best education a wealthy girl could have, first with private tutors and then attending a boarding school. But because she was a girl, her education stopped at age 13. She was expected to marry young and take care of her home and family. Working for a political cause was unthinkable. Nina had other ideas. Living in Santa Fe at the time, she was instrumental in involving influential Spanish American women and men in the suffrage issue which was critical to New Mexico’s legislature ratifying the 19th Amendment – the 32nd state to do so. ----Susan Haase, LVWSFC Secretary For more on Nina Otero Warren, see article in The April 2019 VOTER |
Who We AreThe LWVSFC encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy
through education and advocacy ********** The LWVSFC is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital
issues of concern to members and the public. ********** The LWVSFC envisions a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. We believe in the power of women - and our allies - to create a more perfect democracy. ********** More ABOUT US (officers, policies, budget, etc.) What We Do
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 above for the 2018/19 Annual Calendar of Events - downloadable and printable.
All calendar events in April and May are subject to change due to COVID-19. 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. OUR POSITIONS - The LWVSFC advocates on the basis of positions that have been developed and adopted by the League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County; addressing local issues that affect City and County residents. We also advocate based on positions that have been adopted by the New Mexico State League (LWVNM), and the National League (LWVUS). Click on a button below to see the League's Local Positions, State Positions and/or National Positions:
JOIN US Membership in the LWVSFC automatically includes membership in the State League (LWVNM) and the National League (LWVUS). DONATE TO US The League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and gratefully accepts donations to fund our work in helping citizens to be well-informed voters. CONTACT US
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