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New Mexico Voters Are Ready For A New Vision

June 3, 2026

Yesterday, Secretary Deb Haaland won the democratic primary election for Governor, signaling a clear call for fierce leadership by voters statewide. Haaland successfully won with a 44 point lead over oil and gas backed-candidate Sam Bregman. For the past year, Haaland has run on a community-centered affordability platform, calling for strong leadership to protect our communities at a time of historic harm and upheaval caused by the Trump Administration. Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM), via its political action committees CVNM Action Fund and CVNM Verde Voters Fund, invested a combined total of $119,768 in support of Haaland for Governor including the launch of a website, GreenGov2026.org. 

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CVNM Endorses Stephanie Telles Ahead of December 9th Runoff Election

December 3, 2025

Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) issued an endorsement for Albuquerque City Council candidate Stephanie Telles ahead of the city’s December 9th runoff election. The endorsement follows a questionnaire process and thorough vetting by staff and board members. Telles is running against land developer Joshua Neal in their bid to represent District 1 on the City Council. 

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CVNM Statement in Response to Passage of Funding for Public Broadcasting

October 2, 2025

Overnight, the state legislature passed House Bill 1, appropriating funding to critical public programs that have been stripped of support by Congress and the Trump Administration. Included in the legislation is $5.6 million in dedicated funding for public broadcasting, and $430,000 to support public radio and television in Indigenous communities. The state appropriations fall on the heels of a federal government shutdown due to stalled negotiations in Congress, and an unpopular deeply partisan budget package

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CVNM Announces Endorsements of Pro-Climate and Pro-Democracy Candidates In Las Cruces and Santa Fe Municipal Elections

September 22, 2025

On Monday September 22nd, 2025, Conservation Voters New Mexico announced several endorsements of pro-democracy and pro-climate candidates in the Las Cruces and Santa Fe municipal elections. The endorsements follow a rigorous process vetting candidates in contested races, including thorough questionnaires and interviews. Las Cruces and Santa Fe have ranked choice voting, allowing voters to cast ballots for multiple candidates in a given race. As a result, CVNM has issued dual endorsements for several races, encouraging voters to support all viable candidates running on pro-environmental platforms. 

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CVNM Announces Endorsements of Pro-Climate and Pro-Democracy Candidates In Albuquerque Municipal Election

August 26, 2025

Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) proudly endorsed a slate of pro-climate and pro-conservation candidates in the Albuquerque City Council and Mayoral races. The endorsement decision follows a rigorous process to vet eligible candidates, including questionnaires and interviews. Among those endorsed includes incumbent climate champion Mayor Tim Keller. During Mayor Keller’s tenure, Albuquerque became the first city in the nation to adopt the Justice40 initiative, set a goal to be net-zero emissions by 2050, and became one of the top 5 solar cities in the country by committing to 100% renewable power in 2025.

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CVNM Action Fund Endorses Deb Haaland for Governor

May 2, 2025

Friday May 2nd, Conservation Voter New Mexico (CVNM) Action Fund, CVNM’s coordinated political action committee, proudly endorsed Secretary Deb Haaland for Governor in the 2026 election cycle. The endorsement decision follows a rigorous process to vet eligible candidates running for Governor in the 2026 election cycle. 

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New Mexico Votes For Pro-Climate, Pro-Conservation Candidates in 2024 Primary

June 5, 2024

New Mexico held the 2024 primary elections for federal, state and local  offices. Leading up to the primaries, CVNM, through its coordinated political action committee  CVNM Action Fund, supported candidates with commitments to taking bold action on climate,  advancing conservation policies, and upholding democracy.

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