FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 8, 2018
Contact: Chris Nordstrum chris.nordstrum@nmlegis.gov, 415-601-1992
Three New Mexico Senate Democrats Shine in the National Spotlight
Santa Fe, NM – In recent weeks, three New Mexico Senate Democratic Senators have been recognized by their peers across the nation for their contributions and leadership.
Senator Carlos Cisneros has been elected as Chair of the Border Legislative Conference. The BLC’s mission is focused on enhancing collaboration and communication among state legislators of the United States and Mexico. Membership in the BLC is comprised of legislators from California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the U.S., and Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas in Mexico. As the newly elected Chair, Senator Cisneros will be hosting the next meeting of the BLC this week in Santa Fe, where they will be discussing issues such as adapting to a changing border, drought, NAFTA, energy in the border region, and DACA. Read the full press release here.
Senator Benny Shendo was recently elected Chair of the National Caucus of Native American State Legislators. With members from 22 states, the NCNASL provides a forum for discussion among Native American legislators, works to increase awareness of diverse Native American cultures, supports state-tribal communications to encourage open dialogue, understanding and cooperation, and provides research, training, and educational services to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian state legislators. Read the full press release here.
Senate Majority Whip Mimi Stewart was presented with the Leon G. Billings Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) at their National Issues Forum in Los Angeles on July 28. The NCEL Board cited Senator Stewart’s work to protect pollinators and wildlife, establish wildlife corridors, promote solar and clean energy, and many other pieces of environmental legislation she has advanced over the years. They also called out her strong leadership and willingness to share lessons learned with her colleagues across the country. Read the full press release here.
“These three Senators exemplify what it means to serve. Not only are they active in their work for the New Mexico Senate, but they have expanded their leadership and influence to support issues that are important at a national and international level,” says Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth. “We are fortunate to have them in our caucus and all New Mexicans should be proud of the visibility their recognition gives to the state.”
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