Press Release

Today we recommit ourselves to ensuring our public officials can do their jobs without fear of violence.

Modernizing the legislative process, with more staff, longer sessions and compensation for legislators is the top priority for Common Cause in the upcoming 60-day NM Legislative session.

Common Cause New Mexico unequivocally denounces all violence directed toward public servants and is dedicated to increasing protections for those who work to serve the public and uphold the democratic system that serves us all.

A new study by the University of New Mexico suggests longer legislative sessions, salaries and more staff

New Mexico voters have until 7 p.m. tonight to cast a ballot in person or to hand return their absentee ballot to a polling location or county clerk's office for the 2022 midterm election. As voters head to the polls, Common Cause New Mexico is reminding voters that it may take days for election officials to finalize results.

Common Cause, Statewide Coalition Recruiting Volunteers for Non-partisan Election Monitoring Program