I group of AFSCME representatives including Andrew Padilla, Joel Villarreal, Pat Gutierrez, Arcy Baca, and myself already met with the Governor in Santa Fe, but if we have any members in Las Cruces or Albuquerque that can meet with the Governor one-on-one to express our concern with the agency cuts and ask him to veto those cuts that would be great.  Please see the following press release with information.

Governor Bill Richardson to Hold Office Hours in Las Cruces and Albuquerque on Wednesday

November 2, 2009
Caitlin Kelleher 505-476-2299

The Governor is Seeking Public Input on Legislative Budget Cuts

SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson will hold office hours on, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Las Cruces and Albuquerque to hear from New Mexico residents about the budget bills passed by the Legislature. The Governor has until November 12 to sign, veto or partially veto the budget bills.

While the Legislature made minimal cuts to education, legislators targeted state agencies under the control of the Governor for the most drastic cuts. That means critical services will be cut.

The Governor will grant five minute meetings to New Mexicans who would like to discuss the budget cuts. Meetings will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up will begin at 9:00am in Las Cruces and at 1:00pm in Albuquerque.

Las Cruces Office Hours Albuquerque Office Hours
10:00am-12:00pm 2:00pm-4:00pm
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Museum CNM Workforce Training Center
4100 Dripping Springs Road 5600 Eagle Rock NE
Las Cruces, NM Albuquerque, NM

Those seeking time with Governor Richardson must present a valid New Mexico driver’s license. If an organization wants time with the Governor, he will meet with a representative or a group of representatives at one time.

New Mexicans that cannot make the scheduled office hours on Wednesday may also contact the Governor’s Office with their thoughts about the budget bills by email: Special.session@state.nm.us or by phone: 505-476-2210.

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Josh Anderson

AFSCME Council 18

505-266-2177 work
505-266-3155 fax