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On this #GivingTuesday, we encourage you to support Think New Mexico and the many other worthy nonprofits working to make New Mexico an even better place to live! #GivingTuesday2023
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On this #GivingTuesday, we encourage you to support Think New Mexico and the many other worthy nonprofits working to make New Mexico an even better place to live! #givingtuesday2023 https://www.thinknewmexico.org/support/
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Think New Mexico
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We mourn the loss and celebrate the life of our longtime supporter Richard Daly.

Richard grew up in Santa Fe and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1940. As a member of the New Mexico National Guard 200th Coast Artillery, he was mobilized and sent to the Philippines in 1941. After the U.S. declared war on Japan, Richard was captured after a fierce fight on the Bataan peninsula in early 1942, along with many fellow New Mexicans. For three and half years, he was a prisoner of war until he was liberated in September 1945.

Richard went on to marry his sweetheart, Barbara Allgaier, who also grew up in Santa Fe, and earn a degree in chemical engineering at the University of Colorado on the GI Bill. In 1956 he returned with his growing family to his beloved home state to work at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He also served on the Los Alamos County Council.

We were honored to count Richard as one of Think New Mexico's very first Monthly Amigos, and we send our condolences to his friends and family.
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Richard Daly Obituary (2023) - Espanola, NM - Santa Fe New Mexican

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View Richard John Daly's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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New Mexicans across the political spectrum agree that school board candidates should disclose their campaign contributions. We hope the legislature and governor will make this reform a reality in 2024!

"Think New Mexico, a nonpartisan think tank which helped write the bill, produced the 2022 report and said the improvements on school board governance would be part of bettering outcomes for New Mexico schools.

Executive Director Fred Nathan said he’s concerned about national groups pouring money into these local elections on issues such as book banning or other controversial issues.

“These are nonpartisan elections, and the public might be influenced if they knew who’s supporting or opposing a candidate and school board,” he said. “Nationally, school board positions have become much more contentious lately.”
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We’re in the dark on most school board race finances, that may change next year. - Source New Mexico

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Even as some candidates in the largest school district races raise tens of thousands of dollars, for most of New Mexico’s school board races, there’s no requirement to disclose campaign spending o...
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Think New Mexico
3 weeks ago
Think New Mexico

With nearly $5 billion dollars sitting unspent on the sidelines, it is clear the state's capital outlay system is in crisis - and urgent that New Mexico lawmakers finally create a merit-based system for vetting and fully funding infrastructure projects, as Think New Mexico has been advocating for since 2015.

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With nearly $5B unspent, legislative staff recommend tighter controls on large public projects - Source New Mexico

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At the end of September, there was nearly $5 billion in unspent funds set aside for thousands of state-funded projects
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1 month ago
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“Every high school should offer Algebra 2 and higher math. However, it should not be required for every student. Statistics/data science is more relevant to the everyday life and work of most New Mexicans and should be offered as an alternative option to Algebra 2, as part of a well-rounded curriculum.”

— Mandi Torrez, Education Reform Director, Think New Mexico

“The small percent of students that learn advanced math in high school are certainly not wasting their time. Such students are highly motivated, enjoy math and will likely use this math later for college and career. The real question is what math courses should be high school graduation requirements in today’s world. I would argue for the time-honored Algebra 1 and geometry, along with financial literacy and statistics.”

— Mark Piccione, retired math and science teacher, Albuquerque
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TOP OF MIND: Do you believe that NM high school students are wasting time learning advanced math?

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TOP OF MIND: The math question — for NM high school students, how much is too much?
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When you expect so little of your students, how could they do anything but live up to those expectations? Yes, statistics absolutely should be taught and required, but so should advanced math classes. Raise the bar.

The Problem I see with the New Mexico Education System is there is NEVER any APTITUDE TESTING.. Prove me Wrong.. And the Councilors are VERY UNEDUCATED in this matter..

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Kudos to Minnesota for joining New Mexico (and a g Kudos to Minnesota for joining New Mexico (and a growing number of other states) in ending predatory lending by capping the annual interest rate of small loans at 36%!
We are delighted to welcome Jesús Sánchez as ano We are delighted to welcome Jesús Sánchez as another exceptional 2023 Leadership Intern! Jesús grew up in Rio Rancho and is currently enrolled in a BA/MA program through the University of New Mexico’s Political Science department, where he has also been recognized as an honors student. Jesús is also pursuing a BA in Honors Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts, with his capstone project being a student-led conference about student wellness on college campuses. On campus, Jesús has been involved in ASUNM Senate, UNM College Democrats, the Agora Crisis Center, and the student publication Scribendi. Jesús is passionate about reducing economic inequality, and he has received a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship to research the question of which government programs are most effective at reducing inequality. Jesús has previously interned with Representative Melanie Stansbury and the New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee. After graduation, Jesús plans to pursue a career in policy analysis so that he can continue to shape public policy in ways that improve people’s lives. #intern #leadershipintern
It's back to school time! Think New Mexico has pub It's back to school time! Think New Mexico has published a new resource guide to help teachers make the most of the extended learning time that was enacted during the 2023 legislative session. We know that extra time must be quality time in order for students to benefit. From targeted interventions to hands-on learning and enrichment, teachers should have easy access to a wide range of resources that can engage students in meaningful ways. If a teacher is interested in project based learning, outdoor learning, arts integration or needs an extra hands-on math lesson, Think New Mexico's resource guide can save time in seeking out quality ideas and strategies for their teacher toolbox.
We are thrilled to have Tanya Ruiz working with us We are thrilled to have Tanya Ruiz working with us this summer as another of our amazing 2023 Leadership Interns! Tanya was born and raised in Santa Fe and she is currently a junior at the University of Denver pursuing two bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Psychology, along with a minor in Socio-legal Studies. In high school, Tanya interned with Santa Fe Dreamers Project, which sparked her passion for serving the immigrant community in New Mexico. She also volunteered with New Era Colorado during the 2022 midterm elections to help increase voter turnout among college students. At college, Tanya is a member and secretary of DU’s Ignite chapter, a nationwide organization that provides support for women in politics. In her free time, Tanya enjoys reading, painting, and spending time outdoors. After graduation, she plans to attend law school and continue working with the immigrant community in New Mexico and the southern United States. #intern #leadershipintern
The momentum for financial literacy education cont The momentum for financial literacy education continues to grow: 22 states have now added it to their high school graduation requirements, with six adding it this year alone! We urge New Mexico policymakers to join this growing movement to guarantee financial literacy education for all students. #financialliteracy
We are excited to have Andrew Schumann working wit We are excited to have Andrew Schumann working with us this summer as another of our stellar 2023 Leadership Interns! Andrew grew up in Rio Rancho and is New Mexico’s 2023 Truman Scholar. He served as Student Body President of College and Career High School, which he graduated from in 2020. Andrew also attended Central New Mexico Community College as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, earning six associate degrees by the time he graduated from high school. While pursuing dual bachelor’s degrees in History and Political Science at the University of New Mexico, Andrew served as President of the UNM College Democrats, Chief Justice of the ASUNM Student Court, and worked as a Fred Harris Congressional Intern for U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez. He is currently completing his Master’s degree in History at UNM, with plans to pursue a Ph.D. in History or Social Policy. As the child of union organizers, Andrew hopes to bridge historical understanding and policymaking in order to advance economic justice and worker’s rights.
Great news for Alabama families as the governor ha Great news for Alabama families as the governor has signed legislation cutting that state's food tax in half over the next two years! We encourage Alabama policymakers to follow New Mexico's lead and completely abolish their state's food tax.
We are delighted to welcome Jules Hanisee as anoth We are delighted to welcome Jules Hanisee as another of our stellar 2023 Leadership Interns! Jules was born and raised in Albuquerque, and is a graduate of Bosque School. She is currently an undergraduate student at Tulane University majoring in Political Science and French, and minoring in Gender-based Violence. Jules was elected to Tulane’s student government as a Sustainability and Divestment delegate, she writes for the student newspaper, and she works at a New Orleans Law firm. They are also an editorial intern at Ms. Magazine. Throughout high school, they captained the Mock Trial team, taught tennis, and served as the president of Bosque’s Thespian Troupe and Gender and Sexuality Alliance. Jules is particularly passionate about voting rights and civic engagement, LGBTQ+ affairs, and sustainability initiatives. This year, Jules worked with Headcount, an organization that promotes voter registration at festivals and concerts, to expand voting access to college students in the southern United States. In her spare time, Jules enjoys writing, playing piano, and cooking. After graduation, they plan to attend law school and work in public policy. #intern #leadershipintern
More and more states are guaranteeing that their s More and more states are guaranteeing that their students will receive essential financial literacy education as part of their high school graduation requirements: time for New Mexico to join this growing movement! #financialliteracy
We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Farrington a We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Farrington as one of our outstanding 2023 Leadership Interns! Elizabeth is an Albuquerque native who is currently studying Political Science at the University of Southern California. Her interest in politics began in 2018 after volunteering for Beto O’Rourke’s senate and presidential campaigns while attending Albuquerque High School. She also worked as an AVID Tutor in Albuquerque Public Schools. Before attending USC, Elizabeth served as a canvasser for the successful “Stop The Stadium” campaign in Albuquerque, as well as the 2021 Georgia Senate runoffs. While at USC, Elizabeth worked for the Karen Bass for Mayor campaign and completed a summer program in Washington D.C. with Dr. Frank Luntz, before interning with Adam Frisch’s congressional campaign in 2022. In the future, Elizabeth plans to continue working in policy and campaigns in the Southern and Southwestern United States, focusing on infrastructure and voter engagement in rural areas. #intern #leadershipintern
Connecticut just joined 20 other states that have Connecticut just joined 20 other states that have added a one-semester financial literacy class to their high school graduation requirements! So far this year, Minnesota, West Virginia and Indiana have passed similar bills. Time for New Mexico to guarantee this essential education for our students!
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