True civic engagement is the best way to hold our elected officials accountable, advocate for the needs and rights of New Mexicans, and begin to curb the endemic corruption[1] that plagues public life in our state.
While New Mexico had a record 62% turnout rate in the 2008 elections among registered voters, there is much to be done to increase civic engagement, and encourage open and meaningful public discourse about the issues that most concern us.
To learn more about Civic Engagement in New Mexico, view the articles below.
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Dear Members of NMAG,
The NMAG Board of Directors has decided to hold three meetings on the last Friday of the month in February, March and April to gather the members of NMAG together for an overview of the organization and its membership. These meetings will be devoted to informing members about NMAG and New Mexico funders and what they do. It is hoped that this format will provide an opportunity for members to become more informed about the membership and the different...