This page contains useful handouts, information, and links to help you become an effective advocate during New Mexico’s 2009 Legislative Session.

Join our Action Network

The best way to receive up-to-date information on DPA’s legislative proposals and to get involved is to join our New Mexico Email Action Network.

Know Your Legislators

Enter your home address into DPA’s Legislative Directory to find out who is your New Mexico Representative and Senator.

Visit the New Mexico Legislature Website to get more information on your legislators, look up current legislation, review previous bills and current statutes, and monitor the progress of bills throughout the session.

Be an Effective Advocate

Check out our “Advocacy 101” document to learn helpful tips and strategies for being an effective advocate.

Know What to Say

Feel free to refer to our talking points for each legislative proposal for helpful language (or answers!) to use when discussing the issues with the public, legislators, or friends and family.

• Treatment instead of Incarceration Talking Points
• Voting Rights for All New Mexicans Talking Points
• Remove Barriers to Employment Talking Points
• Ban Racial Profiling in New Mexico Talking Points