Letters — Sample Letter

The Honorable (name)
State Capitol
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dear Senator or Representative (name):

I am your constituent in district (#), and I am writing today to express my view on (bill number/title) and to ask for your support/opposition.

(Insert a short paragraph with factual info on why they should support/oppose the bill. If the Lobos for Legislation program has asked for action, we will supply some background information that you can use here.)

I urge you to support of funding for UNM and higher education in New Mexico.

Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,

Your Name,
Address,
Phone,
E-mail

Addressing Your Legislator

State Senator:
The Honorable (first name, last name)
New Mexico Senate
State Capitol
Santa Fe, NM 87501

State Representative:
The Honorable (first name, last name)
New Mexico House of Representatives
State Capitol
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Governor:
The Honorable (first name, last name)
Governor, State of New Mexico
State Capitol
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Contact the Lobos for Legislation Staff

Communicate with the Lobos for Legislation staff about your contact with the legislator.

Fill out the legislator tracking form and send it to us by mail or fax, or telephone us to let us know about your e-mail message.

UNM Alumni Association
Lobos for Legislation
1 University of New Mexico
MSC 01 - 1160
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
505.277.5808 | 1.800.ALUM.UNM
505.277.6844 fax | alumni@unm.edu