Update From Conservation Voters

From the League of Conservation Voters:
First I want to say thank you to all those who helped with the Conservation Voters New Mexico campaign to elect pro-conservation candidates in the Albuquerque election October 4. Thanks to your efforts, CVNM helped keep City Council District 3 in safe hands with newly-elected Councilor Issac Benton. And CVNM's mayoral candidate, Eric Griego, defied the financial odds to come just short of forcing Martin Chavez to a runoff, despite the $1.2 million Chavez warchest. Finally, District 9 candidate Chris Catechis may not be out yet -- he is seeking a recount after falling a mere 130 votes short of a runoff himself.

This local campaign brings to mind that the 2006 Congressional mid-term elections are only a year away. Many of you pounded the pavement last year during LCV's grassroots campaign, helping us contact tens of thousands of New Mexicans on the ground -- and we’re getting an early start on energizing our grassroots for '06!

As you know, we have been working on a campaign here in New Mexico to help protect the Valle Vidal near Raton. The El Paso Corporation's proposed mineral extraction now threatens this lush mountain basin -- home to wildlife, scenic vistas, and recreational opportunities. Don’t let corporate greed sacrifice one of New Mexico's national treasures. Help us with our grassroots campaign to protect the Valle Vidal.

You can help protect the Valle and fight against this corporate greed by signing up below. We will be going door-to-door to educate voters about the issue. We will also be asking citizens to take action by contacting Representative Wilson and Senator Domenici to persuade them to sign onto legislation that would protect the Valle for future generations

Sign up below:

Valle Vidal Community Canvass
Saturday, October 29, 2005 - 10 AM
LCV New Mexico Office - 400 Gold Ave. SW, Suite 100
To sign up click here

Valle Vidal Community Canvass
Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 10 AM
LCV New Mexico Office - 400 Gold Ave. SW, Suite 100
To sign up click here

I hope you will be a part of our team as we mobilize our grassroots and continue our efforts into the 2006 election season! Thanks again for all you do to help!

Maggie Toulouse
Campaign Manager, Southwest
League of Conservation Voters