Thank You for Voting
The League of Women Voters of Southern NM thanks each and every resident in Doña Ana County who voted in the Local Regular election on Nov. 4, 2025.
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Candidates Attend Mesilla Forum
All four women candidates vying for two seats on the Mesilla Board of Trustees attended the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico’s candidates’ forum on Oct. 21. The candidates (photo left to right) are Veronica Garcia, Adrianna Merrick, Martha Mulvihill, and Biviana Cadena. The moderator was LWVSNM Voter Services member Terri Sugarman.
They answered a variety of questions posed by the League and audience members. Mesilla’s Mayor Russell Hernandez attended as an audience member. Questions ranged from the town’s budget and safety to serving the town’s youth and the candidates’ top priorities. Other League members who volunteered included Kathy Brook and Ruth Jaure (photo below), Rebecca Courtney, Edwina Jaramillo, David Rice, and Jo Galván Nash. The forum was the third such event held by the League during this election season. [Photos courtesy of Rebecca Courtland]
No Kings Rally
LWVSNNM members attended the Oct. 18 rally at the Albert Johnson Park in front of Branigan Library. LWVUS is an official partner for the October 18 No Kings event— a day of mobilization to stand in solidarity with partners and stand up against hate and authoritarianism. The League has consistently and boldly spoken up in the face of rising authoritarianism. And believes that this event is an opportunity to put words into action and show up in defense of democracy and as an effective ally.
LWVSNM Welcomes New Members
Several new members attended the second New Members Social of the year. These gatherings give new members a chance to meet others and become more familiar with the League and its activities and goals. The Fall Social was hosted by Liz Rodriguez-Johnson, 2nd Vice President.
Several new members attended the social. TOP LEFT: The new member (center) is Stacey Hammer with Penny Scribner and Dale Yeo; TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Both Randee Greenwald and Suzanne Kane joined the League; BOTTOM PHOTO: Vice President Beth Bardwell sits with Publicity Coordinator Lynda St. Clair and new member Mona Charney (right). [Photos courtesy of Rebecca Courtney]
Thank you to those who attended the Healthcare Panel Event hosted by LWVSNM on Saturday, September 13, 2025! Three experts discussed the hurdles New Mexico faces in providing equitable medical services to all New Mexicans and preventing doctors from leaving the state.
Attendees of the Healthcare Panel Event in Las Cruces raise their hands in participation. The event was hosted by the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico (LWVSNM) on September 13, 2025.