Denish, Duran Named Top Woman Politicians by Emerge New Mexico

Lt. Governor Diane D. Denish and Española City Councilor Danielle Duran will be honored at an awards ceremony tonight for their contributions to New Mexico politics. The Democratic Woman Politician of the Year and Emerging Democratic Woman Leader awards are conferred by EmergeNewMexico, the state affiliate of the national organization that inspires, recruits and trains Democratic women to run for public office. New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Pamela Minzer will be honored posthumously.

Denish is the first woman in New Mexico to be elected lieutenant governor and is the former chair of the Democratic Party. Duran is the first woman elected to the Española City Council and is the International Trade Coordinator for the Economic Development Department of the State of New Mexico. Both women are native New Mexicans.

• WHAT: EmergeNewMexico Dinner & Awards
• WHO: Lt. Governor Diane D. Denish, Española City Councilor Danielle Duran, and the late Honorable Pamela Minzer, honorees
• WHEN: Tuesday, December 4, 6-9 PM
• WHERE: Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, ABQ

Sponsors are Hon. Patricia Madrid, former attorney general; Marchiondo Law Offices, P.C.; and McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya & Love, P.C.; AFSCME Council 18; Christina P. Argyres; Anne Bingaman; Brownstein Hyatt Farber & Schreck, Karen & Stephen Durkovich; Harvey Law Firm; Julianna Koob & Stormy Ralstin; Ruth Kovnat; Patrick Sullivan & Pia Salazar; Sutin, Thayer & Browne; United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 412; and Vigil Law Firm.

EmergeNewMexico inspires, recruits and trains Democratic women to run for public office. The organization is dedicated to making a long-term investment in future women leaders by developing their political and media skills; expanding their knowledge of issues; and building their networks. For more information, the public can call 505-920-6002, email contact@emergenm.org, or visit www.emergenm.org.

Editor's Note: For more information on tonight's event, see our previous post.