This civic engagement and advocacy workshop is an orientation to understanding about the legislative process, how to track legislation and how to engage-educate-enlist legislators around priorities important to you. Join the Alliance and Health Councils statewide advocacy efforts in support of community health, for a thriving New Mexico.
This informative Health Council Talks will resource you and communities in preparation for how to navigate and engage with the upcoming 2026 NM Legislative Session (Jan 20th - Feb 19th)
Important Dates (include in the deck)
IMPORTANT DATES
January 16th, 3:30 - 6:00pm Civic Engagement Training (Free on Zoom) Register Here
January 20th at noon NM Legislative Session Opens (web access here)
January 26th - 27th Annual Health Councils’ Statewide Meeting. Register Here for virtual access and learn about the meaningful and impactful work of County & Health Councils. Enjoy informative, active networking, engaging and dynamic programming.
January 28th Public Health Day at the Capitol - RSVP here
9:00 am–10:00 am Join us at the Alliance table and visit with exhibitors
10:00–10:30 am Visit the Governor’s Office, join Health Councils in advocacy
10:30 am–1:00 pm Visit Your Legislators (CTA: Sustain the critical and impactful work of County & Tribal Health Councils)
1pm Group Photo (East Entrance)
NM Legislature website - www.nmlegis.gov
2026 Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OPgrlASUT8SSz8Eqh3hIgQ