November 18, 2024: Marcela Diaz

Marcela Diaz is the Executive Director of Somos Un Pueblo Unido. She will discuss the new reality for the immigrant community post election.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 11, 2024: Members Meeting

We'll discuss the election, and begin to reflect on our way forward in the new reality.

November 4, 2024: Phone banking at Aldea

With one day to go, join us for phone banking at the Aldea Community Center.

October 28, 2024: Adam Johnson, Democratic Candidate for County Commissioner, District 4

Adam grew up in Santa Fe, attended Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass., and received a master’s degree in architectural history from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also received a doctorate in history from the University of Michigan in 2018. At both MIT and the University of Michigan, he studied topics related to Northern New Mexico. He became the executive director of the Old Santa Fe Association, a nonprofit historic preservation organization, in June 2022.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS meeting. Contact us for Zoom Link.

October 14, 2024: Phonebanking at Aldea Community Center

We will do phonebanking together, same time as regular meetings.

October 7, 2024: Stephanie Garcia-Richard, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands

Commissioner Garcia-Richard previously served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives. She will update us on the work of the state land office and issues going forward.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS meeting. Contact us for Zoom Link.

Sept. 30, 2024: Members Meeting

Members meeting to discuss election work and other topics.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS meeting. Contact us for Zoom Link.

Sept. 23, 2024: Fmr Senator Dede Feldman

Dede Feldman is an expert in political policy. She will discuss canvassing strategies and their importance, especially in the upcoming election.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS meeting. Contact us for Zoom Link.

Sept. 16, 2024: Peter Martin, Gabe Vasquez Campaign

Peter Martin is a manager at Gabe's campaign. He will discuss the campaign and ways we can help.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS meeting. Contact us for Zoom Link.

Sept. 9, 2024: The Future Starts Now. It's Time to "Do Something!"

Plan to Attend this Extraordinary Event featuring special guest Reena Szczepanski New Mexico's Democratic Majority Whip - - - AND - - - Learn what we can do together to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:

get critical information
have fun
become part of a group determined to protect our democracy.

Monday September 9, 2024 9:30 - 11:30 am. at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom Link.

July 29 2024: Johana Bencomo, Electing Women New Mexico

Ms. Bencomo is head of Electing Women New Mexico and also serves on the Las Cruces City Council

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

July 22, 2024: Bill Jordan and Sarah Minor-Schaeuble, New Mexico Voices for Children

Bill is a Government Relations Officer and leads New Mexico Voices legislative advocacy efforts in Santa Fe and Washington D.C.
Sarah is New Mexico Voices Community Relations Manager and oversees the organizations partnerships and coalitions.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

July 15, 2024: Clifford Reese and Alissa Keny-Guyer on Modernizing the Legislature

Mr. Reese has a long record of service to New Mexico. Among his many contributions to our state, he is a former New Mexico state government attorney with many years of service at the New Mexico Department of health. He also served as general council for the New Mexico Department of finance and administration. Ms. Kent-Guyer is a former senior advisor at the Oregon department of human resources and a former Oregon state representative. Since moving to Santa Fe she serves on the city Community Development Commission , the advisory board of the New Mexico MFA Housing Trust, and the National Caucus of Environmental Legislatures. .

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

July 8, 2024: NO MEETING

HAPPY FOUTH!

July 1, 2024: NM State Rep. Linda Serra

Rep. Serrato has been the state representative for house district 45 since 2020. She is a strong advocate for affordable housing, safe gun legislation and paid family leave. She serves as vice-chair of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. Rep. Serrato will discuss her work on the interim committees and what she sees coming up in the 2025 session.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

June 24, 2024: Nick Boukas, Behavioral Health

Nick Boukas is the director of the Behavioral Health Services Division of the Human Services Department and Acting CEO of the Behavioral Health Collaborative..

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

June 17, 2024: Deputy District Attorney, Haley Murphy

Haley Murphy, Deputy District Attorney, will join us to discuss women’s issues in the criminal justice system, child witness protection and her ideas for legislative changes..

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

June 10, 2024: Ricann Bock, Indivisible SOS Santa Fe

Our own Co-Chair, Ricann will present "A TIP A DAY," how to help our environment.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

June 3, 2024: Primaries Election Discussion, Membership Meeting

May 27, 2024: Memorial Day, No Meeting

May 20, 2024: David Thompson, Santa Fe Democratic Party

David Thompson is the 2nd Vice President of the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County. He will discuss election strategy and what help is needed for the upcoming elections.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

May 6, 2024: District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies

District Attorney Carmack-Altwies was elected in 2020 and is running for reelection in November. She will discuss criminal justice issues and her campaign.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

April 29, 2024: NM State Rep. Susan Herrera

Representative Herrera represents district 41 which covers Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Taos and Santa Fe counties. She is chair of the House Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources Committee, a member of the Education Committee and sits on eight interim committees.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

April 15, 2024: Nicole Matteson, Planned Parenthood

Nicole Matteson is the Political Fundraising Officer for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

April 8, 2024: Santa Fe Commissioner, Justin Greene

Commissioner Greene will discuss County policies, with focus on affordable housing and emergency preparedness.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

April 1, 2024: Former NM Representative, Linda Trujillo

Former representative Trujillo is running for state senate to represent District 24. The seat has been held by Senator Nancy Rodriguez who is retiring.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting.

March 25, 2024: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Indivisible SOS Santa Fe will be meeting with Gov. Lujan Grisham. She will answer our questions on a variety of subjects. This meeting is open to SOS members only.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting.

March 18, 2024: Santa Fe School Board Members, Dr. Carmen Gonzales and Sarah Boses

Carmen Gonzales has been a long time educator working in leadership roles in both K-12 and higher education. She retired as the VP for Student Success at both Santa Fe Community College and New Mexico State University, where she is VP Emerita.

Sarah Boses is a mother of four children, three of whom are students in Santa Fe public schools. She has worked as an oncology nurse and has served on the Santa Fe School Board since 2020. Sarah is the past president of the board. 10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

March 11, 2024: NM Representative Matthew McQueen

Rep. McQueen will speak on energy and environmental issues and what was accomplished during the session.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

March 4, 2024: Mason Graham

Mason Graham is the Policy Director for Common Cause New Mexico. He will discuss their work toward modernizing the Legislature.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

February 26, 2024: Thank You Breakfast with our Legislators

Members, please join the meeting in person. We will discuss the 2024 Legislature session and will have the opportunity to thank our hard-working elected officials for their service. 9:30 AM at the Indivisible SOS weekly meeting.

February 19, 2024: Members Meeting

February 12, 2024: Karen Radney Buller

Ms. Radney Buller, who is Comanche, is Board Chairwoman of the Santa Fe Indigenous Center. She has been helping Indigenous people and the broader Santa Fe community through her nonprofit work for decades and was named one of the New Mexicans “ 10 Who Made A Difference in 2021."

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

February 5, 2024: Marcela Diaz

Marcela Diaz is the Executive Director of Somos Un Pueblo Unido. She will talk about guaranteed income projects and Somos‘ efforts to make all programs for low income people assessable regardless of immigration status.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 29, 2024: Homewise Representatives

Johanna Gilligan is the Chief External Affairs Officer for Homewise, and Veronica Toledo is the Community Development Organizing Director for the organization. They will discuss how Homewise addresses the housing issue, and the effects of the high-end excise tax might be.

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 22, 2024: Rayellenn Smith, Indivisible Albuquerque

Reyellen is a retired CPA and President of Indivisible Albuquerque (indivisible-Albuquerque.com), and chair of the Board of the Albuquerque Housing Authority. Currently she is also the Treasurer for the Democratic Party of New Mexico.,

10:00 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 15, 2024: Members Meeting

We will discuss the upcoming legislative session.

January 8, 2024: NM Senator Liz Stefanics

Senator Stefanics will update us on important issues likely to come up in the upcoming session and whether they will include environmental concerns.

9:30 AM (please note different start time) at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We will be on hiatus until January 8, 2024.

December 11, 2023: NM Senate Majority Leader, Peter Wirth

Leader Wirth will discuss the upcoming legislative session.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

December 4, 2023: NM Representative Andrea Romero

Rep. Romero is Chair of the House Rules & Order of Business Committee, as well as the Chair of the Interim Legislative Ethics Committee. She is also the Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee. She will discuss the upcoming legislative session.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 27, 2023: No Meeting

November 20, 2023: Speaker of the NM House of Representative, Javier Martinez

Speaker Martinez will discuss the upcoming legislative session.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

Past Speakers

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July 1, 2024: NM State Rep., Linda Serrato

May 20, 2024: David Thompson, Santa Fe Democratic Party

May 6, 2024: DA Mary Carmack-Altwies

April 29, 2024: NM State Rep. Susan Herrera

April 15, 2024: Nicol Matteson, Planned Parenthood

April 8, 2024: County Commissioner Justin Green

April 1, 2024: Former NM Rep. Linda Trujillo:

March 25, 2024: NM Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

March 18, 2024: Sarah Boses, Santa Fe School Board

March 18, 2024: Dr. Carmen Gonzales, SF School Board

March 11, 2024: NM Senator Matthew McQueen

March 4, 2024: Mason Graham NAACP

February 12, 2024: Karen Radney Buller

January 29, 2024: Veronica Toledo, Homewise

Jan 29, 2024: Johanna Gilligan, Homewise

January 8, 2024: Reyallen Smith Indivisible Albuquerque

January 8, 2024: New Mexico Senator Liz Stefanics

December 11, 2023: NM Senate Majority Leader, Peter With

December 4, 2023: NM Rep. Andrea Romero

November 20, 2023: Speaker of the NM House of Representative, Javier Martinez

November 6, 2023: Alysha Shaw, Campaign Director of Public Power New Mexico

October 30, 2023: Natalie Sept, United for Affordable Housing

October 23, 2023: NM Senator Nancy Rodriguez

October 16, 2023: Senator Moe Maestas

October 2, 2023: NM Rep. , Charles Sallee, LFC

September 25, 2023: NM Rep. Reena Szczepanski, Majority Whip

July 31, 2023, Yocelyn Rojas, Activist Artist

July 17, 2023, Secretary of State Maggie Toulous-Oliver

June 19, 2023, Laurie Merrill, Free Flow NM

June 12, 2023: Seneca Johnson, Yucca

May 22, 2023: DImid Hayes, The Young Artists Fellowhip

May 8, 2023: NM Rep. Reena Szczepanski

May 1, 2023: Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark

April 17, 2023: Dr. Simesha McEachern, NAACP

April 10, 2023: Phill Casaus, Santa Fe New Mexican

April 3, 2023: Cindy Wheeler, Stop Forever WIPP

March 27, 2023: Denise Benavidez &Carlos Gemora, Santa Fe County Affordable Housing

Mexico, March 13, 2023: Donna Dowell, Health Security for New

February 27, 2023: Ladona Clayton, Ogullala Land & Water Conservancy

:February 20, 2023: Miranda: Viscoli, New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence

January 30, 2023: Maya K. Van Rossum, Green Amendments for the Generations

January 23, 2023: Paul Gibson and Roxanne Barber, Retake our Democracy

January 16, 2023: NM Rep. Reena Szczepanski,

January 9, 2023: Susan Boe, NM Foundation for Open Government

, December 12, 2022: Lauren Oertel, Indivisible national

December 5, 2022: Barbara Thomas and Rick Hotcher, Brave Angels

November 14 2022: NM Rep. Matthew McQueen

November 7, 2022: Kim Brown

October 31, 2022: NM Rep. Tara Lujan.

October 24, 2022: State Rep. Andrea Romero

October 17, 2022: Inez Russell-Gomez

October 12, 2022: Eliza Sultan

September 26, 2022: Dede Feldman

September 19, 2022: Senator Nancy Rodriguez

September 12, 2022: Victoria Pfau, Gabe Vasquez campaign

September 12, 2022: Victoria Estrada-Bustillo, Democratic Party's Chair of the Fuerzas Unidas Caucus

July 25, 2022: Miranda Viscoli, New Mexicans Against Gun Violence

JULY 11, 2022: Santa Fe City Manager John Blair

JUNE 27, 2022: Kayla Herring, Planned Parenthood

JUNE 20, 2022: Marcy Matasick, a member of the Raging Grannies

MAY 23, 2022: JOYCE BOGOSIAN, Letters to the Editor

MAY 9, 2022: Sheriff Adan Mendoza

MAY 2, 2022: Secretary of State MAGGIE TOULOUSE OLIVER

APRIL 25, 2022: NM Representative ANDREA ROMERO

APRIL 18, 2022: SONDRA ROEUNY, Emerge NM

April 4, 2022: REENA SZCZEPANSKI, Candidate, NM House District 47

March 28, 2022: CD2 CANDIDATE GABE VASQUEZ

March 21, 2022: CARA LYNCH, Legislative Moment

March 7, 2022: Mariel Nanasi, New Energy Economy

February 7, 2022: NM Representative Tara Lujan and SOS committees

January 31, 2022: Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez

January 24, 2022: Tom Solomon

January 10, 2022: Senator Mimi Stewart

November 29, 2021: Marcela Diaz, Somos Un Pueblo Unido

November 22, 2021: Celia Feldman, student, University of Baltimore Law School

November 15, 2021: Kathleen Burke and Richard MasonFair Districts for New Mexico

November 8, 2021: Rebecca Avitia, Chief of Staff for Senator Martin Heinrich

October 18, 2021: Wendy Leighton, founding faculty member of Monte del Sol Charter School, Santa Fe

October 4, 2021: Laura Montoya, candidate for New Mexico State Treasurer

November 13, 2023: Membership Meeting

Alysha Shaw is the Campaign Director of Public Power New Mexico. She will discuss how public power can generate local jobs and local revenue through generation and sale of energy for its customers.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 6, 2023: Alysha Shaw

October 30, 2023: Natalie Sept

Artist and activist Natalie Sept from United For Affordable Housing will discuss the housing issues in Santa Fe..
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

October 23, 2023: Senator Nancy Rodriguez

Senator Nancy Rodriguez, vice chair of the senate finance committee, will be our guest. Senator Rodriguez will discuss the budget and the upcoming legislative session.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

October 16, 2023: Senator Moe Maestas

Senator Maestas will talk to us about the upcoming session and our continuing work on SB 19.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

October 2, 2023: Charles Sallee, NM Legislature's Legislative Finance Committee (LFC)

Charles Sallee is the director of the LFC. He will discuss the budget process and the upcoming session which will be primarily focused on the budget.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

September 25, 2023: Reena Szcepanski, NM House Majority Whip

Majority Whip Szczepanski will discuss the upcoming legislative session and what issues she sees as important, including health initiatives.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

September 18, 2023: Strategic Planning Meeting

All members are encouraged to come and participate in this important in-person meeting. We will discuss our priorities, goals, and passions, and will decide our focus on actions for the coming year.

September 11, 2023: Peggy Darr, Defenders of Wildlife

Peggy Darr is the New Mexico Representative for Defenders of Wildlife. She will discuss the effects of prescribed burns on the environment and the alternatives to it.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

We are on Summer Hiatus until September 11, 2023. Stay cool and enjoy!

July 31, 2023: Yocelyn Riojas, Activist Artist

Yocelyn Riojas is a Mexican-American multidisciplinary artist/designer born in Mexico and raised across the border in Eagle Pass, TX. Her art depicts themes of Latinx culture, women empowerment, and issues surrounding immigration to create spaces for stories to be shared. She is an Activist artist and youth organizer through NextGen, the nation's largest youth voting organization using innovative digital and field strategies to turn out young voters in key states.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

July 24, 2023: NM State Auditor Joe Maestas, POSTPONED

State Auditor Joe Maestas will discuss accountability in public finance management in New Mexico.
9:30 AM (note earlier time than the usual 10 AM) at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

Note: Peggy Darr from Defenders of Wildlife, who had to cancel her meeting with us on July 10, is inviting us to a webinar on the danger of prescribed burns, Friday, July 21, 2023, at 2 PM. Register here.

July 17, 2023: NM Secretary of State Maggie Toulous-Oliver

Secretary Toulous-Oliver She will discuss changes to voting procedures passed in the last legislative session as well as security protections.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

July 3, 2023: No Meeting, Happy Fourth! Celebrate and Protect Democracy!

June 19, 2023: Lauri Merrill, Free Flow New Mexico

Laurie Merrill is the founder and executive director of Free Flow New Mexico. Free Flow NM is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer non-profit. They distribute menstrual materials in and around Santa Fe, NM. Each bag contains a 1-month supply of period products and they offer environmentally friendly and self-sustaining products.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

June 12, 2023: Seneca Johnson, YUCCA

Seneca Johnson, co-founder and campaign organizer of YUCCA, Youth United for Climate Crisis Action, will be speaking to us about the work they are doing and their upcoming campaigns.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

May 29, 2023: Memorial Day, no meeting

May 22, 2023: Dimid Hayes, The Young Artists Fellowship

Dimid Hayes is the founder of Sierra County Indivisible and treasurer of Adelante Progressive Caucus. He is co-chair of the recently created group, BlueCD 2 NM whose primary purpose is to elect Democrats in District 2.
Dimid will be speaking about the NM Indivisible Young Artists Fellowship and a project to register young voters.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

May 15, 2023: Members Meeting

May 8, 2023: NM Representative Reena Szczepanski

Rep. Szczepanski represents NM District 47. She will discuss past and future legislative priorities, including healthcare legislation. Reena will also tell us about HB 8, a bill she sponsored, which created the Creative Industries Division in the Economic Development Department.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

May 1, 2023: Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark

Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark will discuss the new legislative changes to voting rules and current issues in the Clerk’s office.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

April 24, 2023: Learning about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

We will discuss group business and will learn about the IRA. We will play the IRA Jeopardy game created by Sally Davis from Blue CD2, Sally will be the host and instructor in this fun and highly informative game.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

April 17, 2023: Dr. Simesha McEachern

Dr. McEachern has been an educator for over 20 years with experience teaching humans from infancy through adulthood. She is the president of the Santa Fe chapter of the NAACP, and the Associate Director of Children's Services at Presbyterian Medical Service. She will discuss the NAACP work, how we can work together as a community, and how we can approach anti-racism work.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

April 10, 2023: Phill Casaus, Santa Fe New Mexican

Phill Casaus is the editor of the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper. He will speak on how the New Mexican decides on which bills to cover during the legislative session. .
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom li

April 3, 2023: Cindy Wheeler, Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety, and Stop Forever WIPP Coalition

Activist Cindy Weehler, with Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety and Stop Forever WIPP Coalition, will speak to us about the WIPP expansion plan, the efforts being made to stop it and how we can be involved.n.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom li

March 27, 2023: Denise Benavidez and Carlos Gemora, Santa Fe County

Denise Benavidez, Santa Fe County Affordable Housing Administrator and Carlos Gemora, Sites Southwest Senior Planner will discuss the County’s Affordable Housing Plan.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom li

March 20, 2023: Discussion, End of Legislative Session

We will review our activities during the session and contemplate lessons learned and future actions.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

March 13, 2023: Donna Dowell, FNP-BC

Ms. Dowell will discuss Health Security in New Mexico. She has an extensive educational background in healthcare and has worked for the Indian Health Service, Bernalillo Public Schools, La Clinica del Pueblo de Rio Arriba, Rodeo Family Medicine, Santa Fe Family Health Center and Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless. Her areas of clinical practice have been adult primary care, integrative medicine and preventive cardiology. Her work for the Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign encompasses media coordinator, outreach organizing, and provider recruitment.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

March 6, 2023: Updates and Discussion

We will get updates and discuss the legislative session and other topics.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

February 27, 2023: Dr. Ladona Clayton, Executive Director of the Ogallala Land and Water Conservancy.

Dr. Clayton will be speaking about the water crisis in New Mexico.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

February 20, 2023: Miranda Viscoli, Co-President of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence

Miranda will be updating us on the progress of the gun safety bills currently in the House and Senate.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

February 13, 2023: Update on progress of our legislative priorities

We will hear reports and discuss our work during the legislative session.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 30, 2023: Maya K. van Rossum, Founder, Green Amendments for the Generations

Maya K. van Rossum, an activist, attorney, strategist and community organizer, is the founder of this grassroots nonprofit organization that has inspired a nationwide movement to secure constitutional recognition and protection of environmental rights in every state and ultimately at the federal level. Since its launch, constitutional amendments have been proposed in 11 states, with New York formally passing a Green Amendment in 2021. She is the recipient of many honors and her writing has been featured in Bloomberg Law, Law360, the Boston Globe, and TIME Magazine.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 23, 2023: Roxanne Barber and Paul Gibson, Retake Our Democracy

Roxanne and Paul will discuss Retake’s priorities for the upcoming session and how we might coordinate our efforts.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 16, 2023: Reena Szczepanski, NM Representative District 47

Newly elected Representative and House Majority Whip Reena Szczepanski will discuss her priorities for the session and the status of the effort to modernize the legislature.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 9, 2023: Susan Boe, former Executive Director, NM Foundation for Open Government

Susan Boe, board chair of Searchlight New Mexico and former executive director of NMFOG, is a retired attorney and journalist. She will discuss the work of the organization and issues of government transparency in our state. .
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

We are on hiatus until January 9, 2023

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

December 12, 2022: Lauren Oertel, Indivisible national

Lauren Oertel, senior regional organizer for our parent organization, will discuss Indivisible’s 2023 priorities and strategies.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

December 5, 2022: Braver Angels

Braver Angels’ ambassadors Barbara Thomas and Rick Hotchner will introduce us to this national nonpartisan movement dedicated to depolarizing our country and ending the divisiveness that is pulling apart families and communities. The organizations brings together people of different backgrounds and political perspectives to have respectful conversations and seek common ground.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 28, 2022: Prep for the 2023 NM Legislative Session

SOS member Rachel Feldman will lead a workshop on how to effectively navigate the upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 17. 10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 21, 2022: Recap of our work on the Midterm Elections

Evaluation of our group’s work on the midterm elections: takeaways and recommendations for next year.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 14, 2022: NM Representative Matthew McQueen

Rep. McQueen, who has represented District 50, including parts of Santa Fe, since 2015 will speak on water and other environmental issues and answer our questions.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 7, 2022: Kim Brown, CEO of Girls Inc.

Kim Brown will share Girls Inc.'s strategic objectives, programs and advocacy efforts.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

October 31, 2022: Rep. Tara Lujan, NM District 48

Rep. Tara Lujan discuss the state’s 2.6 billion in new revenues and its impact on new and existing programs
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

October 24, 2022: Rep. Andrea Romero, NM District 46

Representative Andrea Romero will update us on the work of interim legislative committees and what’s coming in the 2023 legislative session.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

October 17, 2022: Inez Russell-Gomez, Editorial Page Editor, Santa Fe New Mexico

A veteran journalist and editor, Inez will talk about editorial decision-making and how we can be more effective advocates for our priority issues.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

October 10, 2022: Eliza Sultan
Since her two children were traumatized by a legal requirement that they testify in court in front of their abusive father, Eliza Sultan has been fighting to change New Mexico laws to allow greater protection and privacy for child witnesses. Indivisible SOS has been working with Eliza on this effort.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

October 3, 2022: Business Meeting

September 26, 2022: Dede Feldman

Dede Feldman is a former teacher and journalist who served as NM state senator from 1997-2012. She was the first women to represent the largely Hispanic North Valley of Albuquerque in the legislature where she became a champion of healthcare and democracy reforms, environmental and consumer protection, causes she still fights for. She is the author of a memoir, Ten More Doors: Politics and the Path to Change, and two other books. She will talk with us about canvassing and other state issues. www.dedefeldman.com.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

September 19, 2022: NM Senator Nancy Rodriguez

Nancy Rodriguez has represented District 24 since 1996 and currently sits on nine interim committees. She will give us information on what the committees have been doing and what to expect in the upcoming session. Also Lauren Oertal, our representative from national Indivisible, will share information about House and Senate races.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

September 12, 2022: The Two Vickies

Victoria Pfau is Organizing Director for NM-02 and Gabe Vasquez for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. She will discuss the upcoming NM election; Victoria Estrada-Bustillo is the NM Democratic Party's Chair of the Fuerzas Unidas Caucus. She will tell us about her group.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

AUGUST 1 – SEPTEMBER 5: SUMMER HIATUS

We’re taking a break and will be back in action on Monday, September 12. Schedule to be announced.

JULY 25, 2022: What Can We Do About Gun Violence?

Miranda Viscoli, co-president of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, will join us to discuss the recurring incidents of gun violence, recent decision by the Supreme Court and actions we might take.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

JULY 18, 2022: Preparing for the Big Push

“Action is the antidote to despair” –Joan Baez
Every day we’re faced with events that provoke grief, anger and hopelessness. Given the stakes, we cannot afford paralysis; we must give it our all in the lead-up to the midterm elections. This week we will brainstorm how we can harness our members’ energy and focus on those actions we believe will make a difference.

9:30 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

JULY 11, 2022: Santa Fe City Manager John Blair

Santa Fe City Manager John Blair joins us to discuss the issues and projects the city is working on and will answer questions. John has served as Deputy Superintendent at the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department and New Mexico Deputy Secretary of State. He was appointed by President Obama to be Director of Intergovernmental External Affairs at the Department of the Interior and previously served as Legislative Director and Communications Director for then Rep. Martin Heinrich.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

JULY 4, 2022: No meeting. Happy Fourth of July!

JUNE 27, 2022: Kayla Herring, Planned Parenthood

Kayla Herring is the Director of Public Affairs of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. She will discuss the current state of reproductive rights in our region and in the country and what we can do to protect them.

10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

JUNE 20, 2022: Marcy Matasick, a member of the Raging Grannies

Marcy Matasick, a member of the Raging Grannies, will present information on this international social activist organization of women that uses singing and humor in their protests. Marcy will also lead us in singing some protest songs. .
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

JUNE 13, 2022: Committee Reports

This month's committee reports will have a special focus on the New Mexico Legislature's interim committees' activities. .
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

JUNE 6, 2022: Modernizing the New Mexico Legislature

Our volunteer legislature and very short sessions have their limits. Is it time for change? Join our discussion and presentation.

MAY 30, 2022: Memorial Day holiday

We’re taking the week off! Be back on June 6.

MAY 23, 2022: JOYCE BOGOSIAN, Letters to the Editor

Joyce’s background is in marketing strategy, business development and healthcare management. She is currently working on building eco-sustainable communities in Santa Fe. Joyce will lead a workshop on how to write effective letters to the editor.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

MAY 16, 2022: Democratic candidates for state treasurer, Heather Benavidez and Laura Montoya, debate

Join Indivisible SOS and Indivisible Albuquerque for a debate with the two Democratic candidates for state treasurer, Heather Benavidez and Laura Montoya. This is an important race and we hope that many of you can attend. 6:00 pm at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

MAY 9, 2022: Sheriff Adan Mendoza

Santa Fe County Sheriff Mendoza will speak about law enforcement challenges and issues he has prioritized in his re-election campaign.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

MAY 2, 2022: Secretary of State MAGGIE TOULOUSE OLIVER

Maggie will discuss voting rights issues and the upcoming election. Also joining us is Indivisible regional director, Lauren Oertel, who is responsible for projects and strategy in New Mexico and Texas.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

APRIL 25, 2022: NM Representative ANDREA ROMERO

Andrea Romero represents District 46, which includes parts of Santa Fe, Espanola, and several pueblos, joins us in person to discuss important legislation from the special session, her upcoming primary election and how we might be of help.
10 AM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

APRIL 18, 2022: SONDRA ROEUNY, Emerge NM

Sondra Roeuny is the executive director of Emerge New Mexico, a nonprofit political organization that trains Democratic women to run for local, state and national offices. Sondra was previously the New Mexico Public Affairs Director for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.
6 PM at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

APRIL 11, 2022: INDIVISIBLE SOS ACTIVITIES

Discussion of progress on specific initiatives.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

April 4, 2022: REENA SZCZEPANSKI, Candidate, NM House District 47

Reena Szczepanski has spent her career working for social justice, equality, and access to healthcare. She was the executive director of Emerge New Mexico, a statewide organization dedicated to training Democratic women to run for office, and is Chief of Staff to Speaker Brian Egolf, She will answer questions about her campaign and key issues.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

March 28, 2022: CD2 CANDIDATE GABE VASQUEZ

Gabe Vasquez is the Democratic candidate for US Congress for New Mexico’s District 2. The district is currently represented by a radical Republican who aligns herself with Donald Trump. Gabe will discuss his campaign and the issues he sees as most important to New Mexicans.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

March 21, 2022: CARA LYNCH, Legislative Momentum

Attorney Cara Lynch is co-founder of Legislative Momentum, an organization that gives junior women legislators power and voice through employing collaborative leadership and teamwork models. The organization is currently supporting a cohort of junior women legislators to address the modernization of the legislature. She will also discuss the role Indivisible SOS has in moving legislation forward.
5:30 pm at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link..

March 14, 2022: Indivisible SOS Progress

Continued discussion of lessons learned from the 2022 New Mexico legislative session and progress on specific initiatives.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

March 7, 2022: Mariel Nanasi, New Energy Economy

Mariel Nanasi, executive director of New Energy Economy, will speak about the hydrogen hub plan advocated by the governor and other issues her organization is addressing.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

February 28, 2022: New Mexico Senator Liz Stefanics

Senator Stefanics (Democrat, District 39) will share highlights of the 2022 legislative session and discuss how we can effectively advocate for bills going forward.
*please note correction: the meeting will be at 10 am (not 5:30 as posted earlier) at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

February 21, 2022: Recap of the Legislative Session

We will discuss bills that our group supported and those we opposed and how they fared. We had many successes; how do we build on these going forward? Come with your ideas and suggestions.
9:30 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

February 14, 2022: Last Minute Bills

As the New Mexico legislature comes to a close, we will review last-minute actions we can take to get bills across the finish line.

February 7, 2022: NM Representative Tara Lujan and SOS committees

Tara Lujan, Santa Fe Representative (District 48) will update us on issues before the legislature and our committees will outline what bills they are following during the session currently underway. 9:30 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 31, 2022: Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-CD3) will speak about priority issues and looming challenges. We encourage New Mexicans to contribute to her campaign.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting.
Contact us for Zoom link.

January 24, 2022: Tom Solomon

Tom Solomon, Co-coordinator of 350 New Mexico, will educate us on the Blue Hydrogen issue which is a contentious environmental issue and a major focus during the 2022 Legislative session.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link

November 1, 2021: Debut of our new website

With support from our members, Indivisible national’s GROW grant program, and Midnight Marketing, our group has completely redesigned our website. The site contains a wealth of valuable information and suggested actions on a range of vital issues. 9:30 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 17, 2022: Strategic Planning

Last year we defeated Trump. This year we need to save our democracy. Join us in a strategy session to determine what actions will be most effective.
10 am – 3 pm. Contact us for Zoom link.

January 10, 2022: Senator Mimi Stewart

Senator Stewart, President Pro Tem of the New Mexico Senate representing Albuquerque’s district 17, will join us to recap redistricting and other issues raised in the 2021 special legislative session and answer our questions about the upcoming session.
9:30 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

December 14 – January 9: Meeting Hiatus

We will be taking a break for the holidays. Our weekly meetings resume on January 10, 2022.

December 13, 2021: State Representative Tara Lujan

Tara Lujan, Representative from New Mexico District 48, will update us on the bill to reform child testimony and on issues likely to arise in next year’s legislative session.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

December 6, 2021: Critical Race Theory

Led by member Peggy Klaus, a conversation about Critical Race Theory: what it is, messaging, and how we can help inform others.
9:30 am. Contact us for Zoom link

November 29, 2021: Marcela Diaz, Somos Un Pueblo Unido

Founding executive director of the immigrant rights group Somos Un Pueblo Unido, Marcela will join us for a discussion of the organization's redistricting strategy, plans to elect a Democrat in NM Congressional District 2 and how we can help.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 22, 2021: Celia Feldman, student, University of Baltimore Law School

Celia specializes in immigration law and is the daughter of Indivisible SOS member, Rachel Feldman, who chairs our civil rights team. She will introduce us to important legislation regarding immigration.
6 pm at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

October 18, 2021: Wendy Leighton, founding faculty member of Monte del Sol Charter School, Santa Fe

Co-chair of the K-12 Social Studies Revision Committee, Wendy Leighton will describe the excellent recommendations of this group and how we might assist in adopting them.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 8, 2021: Rebecca Avitia, Chief of Staff for Senator Martin Heinrich

Rebecca will describe activities in the U.S. Senate and answer our questions about voting rights, filibuster, and other pending legislation.
10:30 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

October 25, 2021: Liz Stefanics, New Mexico state senator, district 39

Senator Stefanics will update us on the redistricting process, interim legislative activity and status of bills to be considered in the 2022 session.
 6 pm at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

October 4, 2021: Laura Montoya, candidate for New Mexico State Treasurer

Laura Montoya is the former Sandoval County Treasurer and will discuss her candidacy for State Treasurer.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

October 2, 2021: Santa Fe Rally for Reproductive Rights

11:30 am at the Roundhouse.
This rally is part of a national effort to protect a woman’s right to choose. Check for a location near you.

October 11, 2021: Tara Lujan, New Mexico state representative, district 48

Rep. Lujan will describe the 30-day legislative session in 2022, bills that may be introduced and how we can be most effective in supporting proposed legislation.
10 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 15, 2021: Fair Districts for New Mexico

Kathleen Burke and Richard Mason from Fair Districts for New Mexico https://fairdistrictsnm.org/ will join us via Zoom for a discussion of the redistricting process currently underway in our state.
10:00 am at Indivisible SOS weekly meeting. Contact us for Zoom link.

November 18, 2024: Marcela Diaz

November 11, 2024: Members Meeting

November 4, 2024: Phone banking at Aldea

October 28, 2024: Adam Johnson, Democratic Candidate for County Commissioner, District 4

October 14, 2024: Phonebanking at Aldea Community Center

October 7, 2024: Stephanie Garcia-Richard, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands

Sept. 30, 2024: Members Meeting

Sept. 23, 2024: Fmr Senator Dede Feldman

Sept. 16, 2024: Peter Martin, Gabe Vasquez Campaign

Sept. 9, 2024: The Future Starts Now. It's Time to "Do Something!"

July 29 2024: Johana Bencomo, Electing Women New Mexico

July 22, 2024: Bill Jordan and Sarah Minor-Schaeuble, New Mexico Voices for Children

July 15, 2024: Clifford Reese and Alissa Keny-Guyer on Modernizing the Legislature

July 8, 2024: NO MEETINGHAPPY FOUTH!

July 1, 2024: NM State Rep. Linda Serra

June 24, 2024: Nick Boukas, Behavioral Health

June 17, 2024: Deputy District Attorney, Haley Murphy

June 10, 2024: Ricann Bock, Indivisible SOS Santa Fe

June 3, 2024: Primaries Election Discussion, Membership Meeting

May 27, 2024: Memorial Day, No Meeting

May 20, 2024: David Thompson, Santa Fe Democratic Party

May 6, 2024: District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies

April 29, 2024: NM State Rep. Susan Herrera

April 15, 2024: Nicole Matteson, Planned Parenthood

April 8, 2024: Santa Fe Commissioner, Justin Greene

April 1, 2024: Former NM Representative, Linda Trujillo

March 25, 2024: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

March 18, 2024: Santa Fe School Board Members, Dr. Carmen Gonzales and Sarah Boses

March 11, 2024: NM Representative Matthew McQueen

March 4, 2024: Mason Graham

February 26, 2024: Thank You Breakfast with our LegislatorsMembers, please join the meeting in person. We will discuss the 2024 Legislature session and will have the opportunity to thank our hard-working elected officials for their service. 9:30 AM at the Indivisible SOS weekly meeting.

February 19, 2024: Members Meeting

February 12, 2024: Karen Radney Buller

February 5, 2024: Marcela Diaz

January 29, 2024: Homewise Representatives

January 22, 2024: Rayellenn Smith, Indivisible Albuquerque

January 15, 2024: Members Meeting

January 8, 2024: NM Senator Liz Stefanics

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

December 11, 2023: NM Senate Majority Leader, Peter Wirth

December 4, 2023: NM Representative Andrea Romero

November 27, 2023: No Meeting

November 20, 2023: Speaker of the NM House of Representative, Javier Martinez

Past Speakers

November 13, 2023: Membership Meeting

November 6, 2023: Alysha Shaw

October 30, 2023: Natalie Sept

October 23, 2023: Senator Nancy Rodriguez

October 16, 2023: Senator Moe Maestas

October 2, 2023: Charles Sallee, NM Legislature's Legislative Finance Committee (LFC)

September 25, 2023: Reena Szcepanski, NM House Majority Whip

September 18, 2023: Strategic Planning Meeting

September 11, 2023: Peggy Darr, Defenders of Wildlife

We are on Summer Hiatus until September 11, 2023. Stay cool and enjoy!

July 31, 2023: Yocelyn Riojas, Activist Artist

July 24, 2023: NM State Auditor Joe Maestas, POSTPONED

Note: Peggy Darr from Defenders of Wildlife, who had to cancel her meeting with us on July 10, is inviting us to a webinar on the danger of prescribed burns, Friday, July 21, 2023, at 2 PM. Register here.

July 17, 2023: NM Secretary of State Maggie Toulous-Oliver

July 3, 2023: No Meeting, Happy Fourth! Celebrate and Protect Democracy!

June 19, 2023: Lauri Merrill, Free Flow New Mexico

June 12, 2023: Seneca Johnson, YUCCA

May 29, 2023: Memorial Day, no meeting

May 22, 2023: Dimid Hayes, The Young Artists Fellowship

May 15, 2023: Members Meeting

May 8, 2023: NM Representative Reena Szczepanski

May 1, 2023: Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark

April 24, 2023: Learning about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

April 17, 2023: Dr. Simesha McEachern

April 10, 2023: Phill Casaus, Santa Fe New Mexican

April 3, 2023: Cindy Wheeler, Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety, and Stop Forever WIPP Coalition

March 27, 2023: Denise Benavidez and Carlos Gemora, Santa Fe County

March 20, 2023: Discussion, End of Legislative Session

March 13, 2023: Donna Dowell, FNP-BC

March 6, 2023: Updates and Discussion

February 27, 2023: Dr. Ladona Clayton, Executive Director of the Ogallala Land and Water Conservancy.

February 20, 2023: Miranda Viscoli, Co-President of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence

February 13, 2023: Update on progress of our legislative priorities

January 30, 2023: Maya K. van Rossum, Founder, Green Amendments for the Generations

January 23, 2023: Roxanne Barber and Paul Gibson, Retake Our Democracy

January 16, 2023: Reena Szczepanski, NM Representative District 47

July 8, 2024: NO MEETING

HAPPY FOUTH!

February 26, 2024: Thank You Breakfast with our Legislators

Members, please join the meeting in person. We will discuss the 2024 Legislature session and will have the opportunity to thank our hard-working elected officials for their service. 9:30 AM at the Indivisible SOS weekly meeting.

We are on hiatus until January 9, 2023

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!