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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE PARTY
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Republican Party of New Mexico encourages everyone to take precautions, practice safe health measures and do what’s required to protect oneself and families. The Party stresses that the health and safety of all New Mexicans are paramount. Therefore, the Party is currently conducting operations and communications remotely. The Party continues its mission and engagement, but will utilize virtual/remote practices for outreach, projects, campaign events and other initiatives.
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EARLY VOTING CONTINUES FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION
Early voting for the Primary Election continues.
You can request to vote absentee, or go to your county clerk's office or courthouse in person to vote early.
You can apply for your absentee ballot through May 28.
You can vote in-person at county clerk's office/courthouses through May 30.
Counties are also opening additional polling locations to vote. Please check with your county clerks for more information.
Click here to apply for your mail-in absentee ballot.
Click here for county clerk information.
Make your vote count!
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REPUBLICAN PARTY OF NEW MEXICO TO SUE GOVERNOR OVER HER UNJUST PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
The Republican Party of New Mexico has announced it is taking legal action against Gov. Lujan Grisham over her public health order. Details of the lawsuit are pending, but RPNM, along with GOP legislative leadership, claim the governor's discriminatory and inequitable policies have caused substantial damage to New Mexico's business communities, the state's fiscal health and peoples' livelihoods. Questions have also been raised about civil rights violations under her order.
“The governor's tactics to impose sanctions on small businesses continue to show her refusal to be equitable in her public health orders. Fairness and justice are foreign concepts to her. She fails to understand that her mandates are killing businesses and the livelihood of New Mexican workers,” said Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce. “Every paycheck, every job, and the civil liberties of every New Mexican is essential, even if the governor doesn’t think so.”
“The outpouring of support to fund this legal effort has been overwhelming, said Republican House Leader Jim Townsend. "The Governor’s orders have put our state in such a position that our only recourse now is legal action. Hundreds of businesses across the state have already gone out of business. 210 restaurants have closed their doors for good - that represents over 4,500 employees who have lost their jobs."
When you’re trying to feed a family or care for a sick child, every job is essential.
GOVERNOR RELAXES PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER THIS PAST WEEK: POLICIES STILL PAINFUL FOR NEW MEXICANS
Gov. Lujan Grisham has made changes to her public health order this past week. Retailers are now able to operate at 25% and houses of worship also now at 25% (when she announced the modified order, churches were to be at 10% capacity, but she changed that two days later). Restaurants, bars and other businesses (salons, gyms, for example) remain closed except for delivery/curbside. This makes no sense. The governor continues to ignore the hardships of small establishments and is putting more of a financial burder on constituents. Her order doesn't go far enough--it's too little too late. Industries are dying, businesses are crumbling and hope is withering. Doesn't she understand that every job, every paycheck is critical for New Mexicans?
Here's the story from the Albuquerque Journal.
Click here to watch Chairman Pearce attack the governor's policies on KOB-TV
STATE HITS CHURCH WITH CEASE AND DESIST ORDER
On Mother's Day New Mexico State Police served the pastor of New Hope Revival Church in Sierra County with a Cease & Desist order for his House of Worship. The church had services the week before, simply exercising its freedom of religion.
"This is the latest example of how peoples’ rights are being trampled on.," said Chairman Pearce. "This goes beyond a small business being fined unfairly to save lives and livelihoods. The state’s position is now to ignore the notion that our Constitution continues even in a crisis and to infringe upon the civil rights of our citizens and their rights to freely worship."
Here's the story from KOAT-TV.
GOVERNOR'S ORDER LEADS TO DINING DISASTER FOR NEW MEXICO RESTAURANTS
Gov. Lujan Grisham's public health order is having a devastating impact on New Mexico restaurants. More than 200 restaurants have been forced to close their doors permanently because of the restrictions placed on them by Lujan Grisham. Restaurants are still unable to open their doors for dine-in services, forced to have delivery and curbside service as their means of income. After two months, many restaurants have been unable to keep their heads above water. The governor's unfair and inequitable order is ruining livelihoods.
Here's the story from KOB-TV
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HELP SECURE OUR ELECTIONS--JOIN OUR EDO TEAM
In these uncertain times, one thing remains clear - the security and integrity of our elections are paramount to our way of life! Volunteering for President Trump and the Republican Party during early voting on election day, or during ballot counting is a great way to ensure a fair and honest election.
Our Election Day Operation (EDO) is designed to ensure that everyone who is legally entitled to vote has the opportunity to vote, ONCE! As an EDO volunteer, you will be trained on the election laws of New Mexico. You do not have to be a lawyer, you just have to know the rules, and we will provide an organized network of assistance to all of our volunteers. Once you are trained, we will coordinate getting you credentialed to work the upcoming election.
Our goal is to cover every polling place in New Mexico with smart and trusted volunteers like you! JOIN the EDO Army For Trump NOW to get started and one of our team members will contact you with more information. To expedite this process, when you sign-up please ensure your name and address match your voter registration.
Your work will truly make a difference for an honest election and to re-elect President Trump and all of our Republican candidates in New Mexico.
JOIN the EDO Army For Trump NOW
The Progressive Left will be up to their old tricks to stop President Trump from being re-elected! With your help, we can ensure they don't succeed!
Sincerely,
Steve Pearce
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RESERVE YOUR TRUMP 2020 SIGNS!
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Trump 2020 yard signs are in, and you can reserve yours now.
Sign up today, and show your support to re-elect the President. Let everyone know that President Trump will continue to strengthen our nation and grow American pride.
To get your sign, CLICK HERE, and fill out the form. We will email you when the signs are ready to be picked up at your county organization office.
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PRIMARY PROFILES
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES DISTRICT 3
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PRIMARY PROFILES
2020 LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES*
*information from the candidates & campaigns
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David Gallegos
Senate District 41
www.gallegosfornm.com
Representative David Gallegos (NM-61) is Senior Superintendent for Ramirez and Son’s Inc, his family’s fifth generation-Asphalt and Dirt Work Company. He is retired with 30 years in the Natural Gas Utility Industry in Lea County, Southern Union Gas, Gas Co. of N.M., Public Service Co of N.M., and New Mexico Gas Company.
In 2012, he was the first Hispanic elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives for District 61. He has also been honored to be positioned on the Standing Committees for the National Conference of State Legislatures, Natural Resources and Infrastructure, Labor and Economic Development, and Education Committees.
In 2013 he was selected as an Emerging Leader, which provided him with the opportunity to receive special executive leadership training. In 2015 he was selected to participate in your Western Legislative Academy in Colorado, where he was given leadership training, and lessons on working together. He enjoyed his training and look forward to using the information as he progresses in life.
In 2017 he was selected as the first ever New Mexican for “Statesman Academy,” a project of the Family Policy Alliance. This national conference brings legislators together from all over the country to teach them how to be a statesman instead of a mere politician, and give them the tools to better serve their constituents. Upon return he became a founding advisor to the New Mexico Family Policy Alliance.
He believes President Trump has done a great job in leading the discussion with his tariffs and hopes to resume these discussions at the Federal level in the near future.
Currently Represenative Gallegos is serving his 21st year on Eunice School Board. Serving on this board introduced him to working with the legislature, having to go to the Capital yearly to ask for assistance, as well as discussing educational ideas with our representatives. He also currently serves on National Hispanic Council of State Legislators Executive Committee.
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Gregg Fulfer
Senate District 41
www.greggfulfer.com
Gregg Fulfer Grew up in Jal, NM and attended NMSU and graduated in 1984 with Electrical Engineering Technology Degree.
Gregg has been in the Oil and Gas business for 36 years, Electrical Contracting business for 24 years. Gregg has been a businessman all his life and works hard for businesses and creating a solid economic base.
Gregg served as a Lea County Commissioner for 10 years, 6 years of that as Chairman.
Served on the NM EIB for 8 years and the NM Economic Development Board for three years.
Gregg was appointed to N.M. State Senator in Dec. 2018 and has served since that time.
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GET YOUR PRESIDENT TRUMP GEAR!
Check out our selection of shirts at our RPNM online store. Click here.
Once our RPNM headquarters reopens, you can grab your MAGA gear! Shirts, hats, bumper stickers and more are also available at the Headquarters in Albuquerque. Our address is: 5150-A San Francisco NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
Hats and shirts are $20 each or both for $35.
You can also get your "Is This Heaven?" Trump Rally shirts at our headquarters (see below). They are $25 each.
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For more information about what's happening in the Republican Party of New Mexico including news, upcoming events, videos, voter resources, information about elected officials, how to volunteer go to our website.
You can always contact us at (505) 298-3662
HELP US TURN NEW MEXICO RED!
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LISTEN TO CHAIRMAN PEARCE'S WEEKLY PODCAST!
Be sure to catch Inside New Mexico with Steve Pearce each week on your favorite podcast platform!
You can subscribe to listen and be notified when a new episode is available:
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