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Teresa Leger Fernandez Speaks

Oct 31, 2022 |

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Dear Friends,

So many of our communities were devastated by fire and subsequent flooding this year. Now, it’s time to rise from the ashes together.

We can begin a new chapter on the road to rebuilding and recovery now that my legislation, the Hermit’s Peak/ Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act, has become law. This law provides $2.5 billion in funding to compensate our communities for so much loss. It will also help us restore the health of our forests and watersheds and make sure that New Mexico families and communities are made whole again.

In the Community

I want to make sure our comunidades get all of the assistance they need. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been honored to lead and join community meetings in Las Vegas and Mora to provide information about the federal assistance program being created from my bill.
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The new program is intended to compensate individuals, nonprofits, and governments for all of the losses that they’ve incurred. It’s intended to be streamlined and much easier to navigate than traditional FEMA disaster programs.
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You can watch my interview with KOB 4 HERE about the relief on the way.
FEMA is currently writing the regulations for the program and expects to release them on November 14th. After those regulations are published, anyone needing assistance will need to file a Notice of Loss form through FEMA.
As the program develops, I will share updates on my website at fernandez.house.gov.

Resource Links for Recovering and Rebuilding

Farm Service Agency (FSA) Programs:

  • The FSA Emergency Forest Restoration Program provides a range of benefits to private landowners, including repairing fencing, planting trees, and road repair to restore forest health.
  • The Emergency Conservation Program provides funding assistance to farmers and ranchers to repair damaged farmland and to install methods of water conservation.
  • The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) provides benefits for grazing losses due to wildfire.
    • LFP benefits may also be available for loss of grazing acres due to wildfires on federally managed lands on which a producer is prohibited, by a federal agency, from grazing normally permitted livestock.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Programs:
  • The Emergency Watershed Protection Program offers technical and financial assistance to help local communities relieve imminent threats to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms, and other natural disasters that impair a watershed.
  • The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial private forestland owners can apply for resource assistance through the EQIP. Eligible land includes cropland, rangeland, and non-industrial private forestland.
    • Recovery assistance includes but is not limited to: immediate soil erosion protection, minimizing noxious and invasive plant proliferation, protecting water quality, restoring livestock infrastructure necessary for grazing management, emergency animal mortality management.
My full New Mexico Wildfire Resources Guide is available HERE.

Mental Health Resources

After a disaster, it is important to tend to your emotional well-being and look out for signs of distress. During this difficult time, remember to stay active, spend time with others, take breaks, and participate in activities you enjoy.

New Mexico offers 24/7 support to anyone experiencing an emotional, mental, or substance use crisis. To reach the crisis hotline, call 988 or text “TALK” to 988. 

Follow @RepTeresaLF on Twitter for more updates!

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Sincerely,
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Teresa Leger Fernández
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Judicial Recommendations

Oct 24, 2022 | , ,

  • On the Supreme Court, appointed justices Brianna Zamora and Julie Vargas, both Democrats, are on the ballot against Republicans Kerry J Morris and Thomas C Montoya, respectively. The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission plans to post its recommendations in the Supreme Court races. Justice Michael Vigil is up for retention. Recommend to retain.
  • On the Court of the Appeals, 2021-appointed Judge Gerald E. Baca, a Democrat, is running for election against Republican Barbara Johnson and Libertarian Sophie Cooper for position 1; and Democrat Katherine Anne Wray, also appointed last year, faces Libertarian Stephen Curtis and Republican Gertrude Lee for the position 2 seats. Judge Jane Yohalem is up for retention. Recommend to retain. 

NM CD3 Voter Guide for Dems!

Oct 19, 2022 | ,

Here they are the Democratic candidates for state, federal, and local offices who are bidding for support from New Mexico District 3 voters.

Consider casting your ballot for the full slate, whether you are voting early, voting absentee or heading to the polls on Nov. 8.

It’s the best way to head off efforts by MAGA Republicans who not only want to run the government according to their regressive policies and practices but pollute the very election process itself.

Vote and make this election true blue—save our democracy and our personal rights!

 

 

First Day of Early Voting Results in Santa Fe County

Oct 17, 2022 | ,

SANTA FE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Santa Fe – October 12th, 2022
“Voting was steady and enthusiastic at the Clerk’s office”, says Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark in response to a much stronger-than-expected turnout on the first day of Early Voting. With over 500 voters showing up to vote, Clark explained this was “more than double what we expected. We’re hoping we continue to see the high turnout.”

Clark said she hopes this excitement “will continue into the following weeks as Election Day approaches. Voters should make a plan to vote and vote early if possible.”

Voting is open at the downtown 100 Catron Clerk’s office location during business hours, 8 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday, and  Saturday, Nov 5th, 10 am to 6 pm.

Voting will expand to several more locations throughout the county beginning Saturday, October 22nd. These locations will be open from 10:00am-6:00pm on Saturdays, and 12:00pm-8:00pm Tuesdays-Fridays. The last day of Early Voting is Saturday, November 5th. Voters can visit http://SantaFe.vote/pollinglocations to view all Voting Convenience Centers for Early Voting and Election Day.

In addition to in-person enthusiasm, nearly 10,000 voters have already requested absentee ballots. Because of the influx of election mail, Clark explained, “voters who wish to vote absentee should apply for their ballot now and allow 7 days each way for it to travel in the mail. They should return their ballots to a drop box, especially closer to the election, to ensure our office receives them by Election Day. If you have not requested your absentee ballot, do it now.”

Voters can sign up and track their absentee ballots via SMS here, and check http://SantaFe.vote/drop_boxes to view all ballot drop box locations. These drop boxes are open 24 hours a day until the polls close at 7:00 pm on Election Day, November 8th.

For more information, contact Mitchell Cox, the Voter Outreach Coordinator for the Clerk’s office
Email:
Phone: 505-992-9858

Follow the County Clerk’s social media pages for frequent updates on Elections and other news
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SantaFeCoClerk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantaFeCoClerk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santafecoclerk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/76448329/
Or visit SantaFe.vote, the County Clerk’s webpage for all Election related information.

Kick Your Anxious Moments – Do Something

Oct 11, 2022 | ,

Ready to save our democracy? Join us on October 15th, 3-5 pm in Eldorado for our Let’s All Vote kickoff meeting. We’ll be coming together to get fired up and trained on how best to reach out to our Democratic neighbors to make sure they vote in this crucial midterm election. We’ll be knocking on friendly Dem doors to remind folks to vote and make sure they know where and how they can do so.
Please RSVP now so we can get a headcount for refreshments 👉🏽https://actionnetwork.org/…/eldorado-area-get-out-the…/
If canvassing or walking is an issue, no worries, we need drivers too to help us get around. Let’s make sure Eldorado comes out to vote like superstars! We need every blue vote this year to keep our awesome Gov, Teresa, Maggie, and all our great Democratic leaders who are delivering 

NM Federation of Democratic Women Annual State Fall Conference

Sep 17, 2022 | ,

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Hosted by the Federation of Democratic Women of Doña Ana County
October 7-8, 2022
New Mexico State University Golf Center 3000 Herb Wimberly Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88003
RECEPTION Friday Oct 7, 2022, 6-8 pm
Sponsored by Visit Las Cruces
(Cash bar, Meet the candidates, door prizes, music, silent auction-runs Friday evening through Saturday afternoon)

Business Meeting Saturday Oct 8, 8:30-10:00 am
Program Saturday 10:15 am-3:15 pm (including panels discussing topics to empower women, diversity & inclusion, training for Federation finance officers, special keynote speaker, meet the candidates & more)

FULL REGISTRATION ONLY $50 Register on line at https://nmfdw.org/
Reception only tickets $20 advance purchase ($25 at the door)
Limited number of Individual Luncheon only tickets
(Maximum two per person-$25 advance purchase $30 at the door)

Luncheon

Reserved Table of 8-$400        Reserved Table of 10-$500
Deadline to register & purchase tables and tickets Sept 26

Hotel Room Block at Hilton Garden Inn, $126 per night for a Standard King or Standard Double Queen sleeping room (suites also available, call hotel for rates)
Booking Link Hilton Garden Inn The NM Federation of Democratic Women