Commissioner Adriann Barboa, UNM Hospital, and Bernalillo County representatives want to hear from you – District 3 community members – about various health needs,
meaningful programs, and ideas.
Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available.
You’re invited to attend an information session for faith-based leaders and other community members on how to prevent and respond to hate crimes against places of worship, facilitated by the United States Department of Justice Community Relations Service.
This free event is a special opportunity for students to engage with their congresswoman and local youth-led organizations! Get your e-ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-01-youth-summit-tickets-531070154127
The CABQ Office of Equity & Inclusion is conducting opinion surveys with Albuquerque’s African-American community. This survey seeks to identify priorities from the community and learn how to better engage.
The survey conducted by Scott Carreathers, African American Community and Business Liaison, collects demographic information from African American community members and will be used to assess how different segments of the community see and engage with their City government.
The data collected from the survey will be compiled into a report to illustrate the needs identified and how engagement with the community by the City of Albuquerque can be improved. There are two surveys, one for youth and one for adults.
The survey for African American adults can be taken at this link.
The survey for African American youth can be taken at this link.
A reminder these surveys are intended for African American respondents. These surveys are being collected by Scott Carreathers, African American Community & Business Liaison with the City of Albuquerque, until January 15.
On a sunny morning just before Labor Day, Megan Bott and Mason Graham of the New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative (NMBVC) set up a video camera on a main intersection in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. The goal was to record members of the community sharing their most memorable voting experience and why they personally believe in the importance of voting. This was part of phase 1 of the NMBVC action plan: voter outreach. The video series connects the importance of the vote today to the history of the fight for the right to vote.
The downtown streets were nearly empty, as the gradual reopening of the city in the wake of the pandemic had just begun. Many of the people involved in the NMBVC project had not seen each other since February, before the lockdown. The few moments of masked, socially distanced reunion were poignant and bittersweet.
Scroll down to find out, in their own words, why members of the community are voting in the 2020 election.
Kindra votes to choose candidates who reflect her values and will provide what is needed in her community.
See the full answer in the video below:
Megan votes to make her voice heard in all the spaces of life.
See the full answer in the video below:
I stand on the shoulders of giants of the civil rights movement.
–Sean Cardinalli
Sean votes to honor those giants who risked life and limb so that he could exercise his right.
See the full answer in the video below:
Shannon votes because the outcome of her vote has a direct impact on her life.
See the full answer in the video below:
Sydney votes to keep representation open for all people, including the disenfranchised.
See the full answer in the video below:
Erica votes because voting apathy creates detrimental effects that last for years.
See the full answer in the video below:
Alex votes to uphold the hard-fought right of all citizens to vote.
See the full answer in the video below:
Tracy votes because her ancestors protested and sometimes died for her right to vote.
See the full answer in the video below:
I am never going to give up that right.
–Tracy Dingmann
Vote no matter what.
Look for special TV spots of Megan, Sydney, Alex, and Sean on New Mexico PBS!
Watch more videos on the New Mexico Black Leadership Council YouTube channel.
The New Mexico Black Leadership Council has compiled a list of resources to help you be vote ready for the 2020 election.
Below you will find information on same day voter registration, where to find your polling location, how to download a sample ballot, and links to candidate bios and interviews so that you can make an informed voting decision.
Information for this article was compiled by Mason Graham of the New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative and Shannon Moreau of the New Mexico Black Leadership Council.
During early voting, you can register to vote or update your existing registration and vote on the same day at your County Clerk’s Office. If you wait until Election Day (Tuesday, November 3th) to vote, you will need to already be registered.
Some County Clerks will offer additional same day voter registration locations beginning on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Click below for more about same day voter registration:
https://www.sos.state.nm.us/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal/same-day-registration/
Early voting locations open in each county beginning on Saturday, October 17, 2020 and continue through Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Find your early voting location here: https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx
Early voting in person ends the Saturday before the election, on October 31, 2020.
Absentee voting begins on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.
You may mail your absentee ballot as early as October 6, 2020. Mail your completed ballot back to your county clerk no later than October 27th to ensure it arrives before 7pm on Election Day. If you are worried your mail-in ballot won’t get to the county clerk’s office in time, you can bring your completed absentee mail-in ballot to your County Clerk’s office or at any polling location during Early Voting or on Election Day.
For more information on early and mail-in voting, click here: https://www.sos.state.nm.us/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal/absentee-and-early-voting/
Election Day is November 3, 2020.
To find your nearest polling location on election day, click here: https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVoteAddress.aspx
A list of candidates for the 2020 General Election is available at the Secretary of State website. Download your sample ballot here: https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx
Enter the required information, including the “I’m Not a Robot” prompt, and click SEARCH. Select “My sample ballot” to view the sample ballot.
In-depth information about the candidates that will appear on your ballot can be found at http://www.vote411.org after you select the option for “See What’s on Your Ballot.”
Check out the Albuquerque Journal 2020 Election Guide and Candidate Q&As: https://www.abqjournal.com/election2020
Also check out the New Mexico Political Reporter Candidate Q&As: https://nmpoliticalreport.com/tag/2020-elections/
Oct 6: Absentee voting begins
Oct 6: Early voting begins at county clerks offices
Oct 17: Alternate early voting locations open
Oct 20: Deadline to request mail-in ballot
Oct 27: Last day to mail ballot and ensure delivery on time
Oct 31: In-person registration deadline and last day of early voting
Nov 3: Election Day
Vote no matter what.
The New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative (NMBVC) and City of Albuquerque are hosting an Early Voting Kickoff Event to help Seniors in Albuquerque get to an early polling location on Saturday, October 17th, between 10AM and 3PM.
The Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs is offering and prioritizing Ride Reservations for any Seniors 50 and older who need transportation to their nearest polling location.
To schedule your ride, call the Department of Senior Affairs at 505-764-6464.
**Extra sanitization measures will be in place for all ride shares with frequent cleanings between rides, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and rides limited to 4 passengers at a time.
Do I Need to bring ID?
What if I’m Registering for the First Time?
If you are registering to vote for the first time you must bring the following with you:
What about Voting Absentee?
If you requested an absentee ballot, after receiving and completing it you may bring it with you to drop off at the Early Voting Location
If I registered once do I need to register again?
Contact Megan Bott at (505) 933-8615.
New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative
