Lobos for Legislation
You Have a Role in the Future of UNM!
Lobos for Legislation promotes the welfare of UNM by fostering goodwill among public officials and the general public.
Legislators are most receptive to opinions expressed by their friends, neighbors and constituents. Lobos for Legislation sponsors events to give alumni the opportunity to interact with their legislators:
- Legislator Receptions in alumni homes around the state.
- Legislative Briefing educating Alumni on UNM priorities and key issues in the coming legislative session.
- Legislator Appreciation Reception in Santa Fe, during the session.
- Legislator Service Award given to Legislators serving 20 years in the New Mexico Legislature.
- Higher Education Distinguished Legislator Award recognizing Legislators who go “above and beyond” for UNM and higher education.
- Year-round opportunities in social, cultural, and sporting events to provide Lobo Links, UNM Alumni and friends the chance to interact with their New Mexico legislators.
This personal contact is essential for conveying UNM’s position on higher education issues.
Why you?
As an alumnus/a or friend of UNM, your voice is especially important in speaking on behalf of the University. No group within the University community — not faculty, administrators, or students — can be as effective as alumni and friends in reaching public officials and promoting the needs of UNM.
Tell Your Elected Officials You Are a Lobo Who Supports UNM!
- The UNM Office of Government and Community Relations: Provides detailed information of general interest to the UNM community concerning the university's legislative priorities and their progress through the state legislature. Their website is http://govrel.unm.edu/
- State Legislature: Provides detailed information regarding the members, schedules and the legislation under consideration. Their website is http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/
Who are MY Elected Officials?
- Project Vote Smart: Tells you who your elected officials are: http://www.votesmart.org/
- Voter View: Tells you which districts you are in but does not provide the names of your elected officials: https://voterview.state.nm.us/
