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Indivisible members were introduced to the sole Democratic candidate for NM’s District 2 congressional seat at our Oct. 20 zoom meeting. Gabe Vasquez, who is already well-known in Las Cruces as a former City counselor and as an aide to Sen. Martin Heinrich. His talk, however, focused on his hands-on involvement in community programs including housing for the homeless, urban revitalization and public lands conservation. He gave the members plenty of time to ask questions, most of which pertained to the CD2 contest and how he plans to defeat first-term Congresswoman Yvette Herrell. He emphasized that unlike Herrell, a Trump acolyte and oil industry loyalist, he is a proponent of progressive values that meet the economic and social needs in Southern New Mexico.
Now a month into his campaign, he says he is working to build a staff of volunteers in every county in the district. He also said he won’t have a clear idea of district boundaries until after the redistricting committee’s decision in December. In the meantime, he has been busy meeting with small groups throughout Southern New Mexico and collecting endorsements.
View the recording of the meeting here.
Now a month into his campaign, he says he is working to build a staff of volunteers in every county in the district. He also said he won’t have a clear idea of district boundaries until after the redistricting committee’s decision in December. In the meantime, he has been busy meeting with small groups throughout Southern New Mexico and collecting endorsements.
View the recording of the meeting here.
In the Before Times, Indivisible LAS CRUCES was very involved in public events. We are now starting to resume our monthly general meetings. Visit our Gallery to view a sampling of images from past events. Now, like most organizations, we have been holding our meetings online via Zoom. During this time, we have had a wide range of guest speakers covering many topics of interest. For those with video recordings available, click the ▶️ symbol to view.
Guests and topics have included:
In order to continue bringing quality discussions, we are looking for people to join our Board and someone (or a few people) to take over the position of Programs Chair, as well as suggestions from our membership about possible speakers and topics you would like to see us cover. Please use the form below to provide us with your input and even step up to help make it happen. As the saying goes: Get involved—the world is run by people who show up!
Guests and topics have included:
- U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, U.S. Senate candidate (now U.S. Senator)
- Then U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small
- Now NM Senator Carrie Hamblen ▶️
- NMSU Economics Professor Chris Erickson—COVID 19 and the New Mexico Economy ▶️
- PRC District 5 Commissioner Steve Fischmann ▶️
- Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart—Legalizing Marijuana ▶️
- Report from the Legislature—NM Senator Bill Soules, NM Rep. Joanne Ferrary ▶️
- The New Energy Economy—Mariel Nanasi, New Energy Economy ▶️
- Bills in Review—NM Senator Jeff Steinborn ▶️
- Activism Works! How Indivisible Makes a Difference—Lauren Oertel, Sr. Regional Organizer NM/TX, Indivisible; Diana Tittle, Indivisible Sierra County and Linda Harris, Indivisible Las Cruces ▶️
- The New Reality for Public Schools—Maria Flores, LCPS Board, Ellice Whiteaker, student leader, Oñate High School.
- Solutions to New Mexico’s Health Care Crisis—David Rice ▶️
- How Safe is Your Vote?—Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda Lopez Askin, and Deputy Clerk Lindsay Bachmann ▶️
- The Outlook for NM’s Colonias—County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds ▶️
- Behind the Campaign Scene—Connie Chapman and Luis Guerrero ▶️
In order to continue bringing quality discussions, we are looking for people to join our Board and someone (or a few people) to take over the position of Programs Chair, as well as suggestions from our membership about possible speakers and topics you would like to see us cover. Please use the form below to provide us with your input and even step up to help make it happen. As the saying goes: Get involved—the world is run by people who show up!
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