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🏛️ Structure of New Mexico State Government

Executive Branch

• Led by the Governor (currently Michelle Lujan Grisham).

• Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Public Lands, and Public Regulation Commissioners.

• Governor's Office Website

Legislative Branch

• New Mexico Legislature: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (70 members) and the Senate (42 members).

• New Mexico House of Representatives Website

• New Mexico State Senate Website

Judicial Branch

• Led by the New Mexico Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, District Courts, Magistrate Courts, and Municipal Courts.

• New Mexico Judiciary Website

🗳️ Elections and Voter Information

• New Mexico Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election security, and candidate filings.

• Register to Vote

• Elections & Voting Info

• New Mexico Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.

• Voter Guide Portal

📊 Key Political Issues in New Mexico

• Water Rights and Management

• Education Funding and Teacher Retention

• Renewable Energy Development and Environmental Conservation

• Healthcare Access, Especially in Rural Areas

• Public Safety and Crime Prevention

• Infrastructure Development, Including Broadband Access

🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism

• League of Women Voters of New Mexico: Promotes informed and active participation in democracy.

  • LWV New Mexico Website

• New Mexico Environmental Law Center: Advocates for environmental protection and policy.

  • NMELC Website

• Equality New Mexico: Focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy and social justice.

  • Equality New Mexico Website

📰 Stay Informed

• Santa Fe New Mexican: Covers statewide politics and government.

  • Santa Fe New Mexican Website

• New Mexico Political Report: Nonprofit newsroom focusing on state politics and policy.

  • NM Political Report Website

• New Mexico PBS (NMPBS): Offers in-depth reporting on state and local issues.

  • NMPBS Website

📚 Educational Resources

• New Mexico State Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.

  • New Mexico State Archives Website

• BallotPedia New Mexico: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.

  • Ballotpedia New Mexico

📱 Useful Tools and Apps

• Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.

  • Countable App

• CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.

  • CivicEngage Website