Deb Haaland · [email protected]

April 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM

The next generation of changemakers

  Hi John,   It’s Deb Haaland here. You might know me from I made history as the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. Or maybe from my time in Congress! Today, I want to emphasize: none of my accomplishments would have been possible without Emerge New Mexico. That’s why I’m askin…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM

Did you see Deb's note?

  Hi John - did you see the last message we sent from Deb Haaland? We are so proud of all that she’s accomplished, and want to make sure you get a chance to read her note! Begin Forwarded Message: Hi John,  I got my start knocking on doors for candidates I believe in. And when I first thought abou…

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  Deb Haaland · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Paying it forward

  Hi John,   I got my start knocking on doors for candidates I believe in. And when I first thought about running for office, I was a working mom living paycheck to paycheck, and I didn’t see many people in government who looked like me or shared my story.   But Emerge New Mexico saw something in …

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Just a few days away

  Hi John – we’re getting close to our exciting Class of 2025 Kickoff Reception!  Please consider joining us on April 25th in Albuquerque at our hosts, Lisa and Bob Curtis’, house as we welcome our 2025 training class! You can RSVP by clicking here, or the image down below:  We're so glad to have …

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM

🚨🚨🚨

  Hi John,   Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency — led by Elon Musk — has already:🚨 Slashed public health and research programs🚨 Purged career scientists and civil servants🚨 Targeted Social Security, USAID, HHS, and NOAA and other federal programs for total restructuring Before we get …

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM

This is NOT normal

    Hi John,   Elon Musk may think he’s above the law.Donald Trump may think no one is noticing.But Emerge New Mexico alum Melanie Stansbury is taking action.  As the top Democrat on the DOGE Oversight Subcommittee, Melanie is standing up to DOGE, which was designed to hollow out our government fr…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Dismantling democracy

  Hi John,   Countless critical federal programs are being gutted by Elon Musk and his DOGE cronies — but Emerge New Mexico alum Rep. Melanie Stansbury isn’t staying silent. At the very first DOGE Oversight hearing, Melanie laid it out: DOGE is breaking the law, Republicans are shielding Musk from…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Why our work matters

   Hi John — did you see our last message? Rep. Melanie Stansbury is standing up to Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Melanie is an Emerge alum, and we need more leaders like her at every level of government — ready to defend democracy, stand up to extremism, and fight for the American people. Will you …

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Emerge alums don’t back down

  John,   Rep. Melanie Stansbury is a proud Emerge New Mexico alum and a rising Democratic leader. As the top Democrat on the House’s new DOGE Oversight Subcommittee, Rep. Stansbury has called on Elon Musk to testify before Congress and demanded answers for the American people.  This is the kind o…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Invitation enclosed

  Hi John – we’re getting close to the big day! 🎊 Have you had a chance to RSVP for our Class of 2025 Kickoff Reception in Albuquerque on April 25th?  We’ll be gathering at Lisa and Bob Curtis’ home to celebrate the start of our 2025 Emerge New Mexico Signature Program—and we’d love to have you th…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM

You’re invited: Class of 2025 Kickoff Reception

  Hi John – have you RSVPed for our Class of 2025 Kickoff Reception in Albuquerque on April 25th?   If you haven’t yet, please consider joining us at our hosts, Lisa and Bob Curtis’, house as we welcome our 2025 training class! You can RSVP by clicking here, or the button and image below:  …

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Leading with heart

   Hi John, At Emerge New Mexico, we believe that when women bring their lived experience, deep community connections, and a passion for progress to the table, there’s no limit to what they can achieve as leaders.  We help our trainees take what they already know and already experience— and give t…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Passions into impact

   John, At Emerge New Mexico, we meet women and non-binary leaders where they are and train them to turn their passion for change into real impact.  Today, we’re continuing to highlight some of the Democratic leaders who will shape the future of our state when they graduate from our Signature Tra…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM

This is what leadership looks like

   John, At Emerge New Mexico, we believe that leadership isn’t confined to one title or one lane – it’s a lifelong toolkit. That’s why we don’t just train women and non-binary individuals to run for office — we train them to lead in every aspect of their lives.  Over the next week, we’ll be highl…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM

we reached our goal

  Hi John – we're reaching out with a heartfelt shout-out for your incredible support: We're excited to announce that we’ve reached our fundraising goal!    Your contributions have been instrumental in equipping more women and non-binary leaders with the tools, training, and resources they need to…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM

We can’t stop now

  Hi John,  We wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the latest message from our Executive Director, Estela Hernandez.  We really need your help to meet our end-of-year fundraising goal — read on below to learn more!   DONATEBegin forwarded message:  John,  It’s Estela Hernandez, Executive Director…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM

The key to winning

  John,  Our winning strategy doesn’t start or stop with just one election. Real political power is built year-round. That’s why we’re committed to listening, engaging, and mobilizing across New Mexico—every single day. We’re doubling down on our efforts to organize, recruit, and activate voters t…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Closing the gap

  John,  Time is running out and we’re still $1,321 short of our end-of-quarter goal.  The GOP is pouring resources and billions of dollars into GOP candidates all across the country—while we’re still scrambling to hit our first quarterly deadline of 2025.    We cannot afford to miss this goal. If…

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  Emerge New Mexico Finance Team · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM

We didn’t want to have to say this…

   John – we hate to say this, but we’re not where we need to be.   Our first FEC deadline of 2025 is just days away, and right now, we’re off pace to reach our goal.   If we don’t close this gap, it will hurt our ability to recruit and train the next generation of Democratic women and nonbinary l…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Why does it matter?

  Hi John,  Our first FEC end-of-quarter fundraising deadline of the year is fast approaching, and we need to hit our goal to keep recruiting and training the Democratic women and nonbinary leaders who will push back, win elections, and govern with progressive values.   Before we get further into …

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM

fwd: John, do you agree that federal cuts are bad for New Mexico?

 Hi John, The Trump/Musk administration is moving quickly to dismantle vital federal programs in order to pay for tax cuts for their billionaire buddies. From the elimination of environmental justice efforts to renewed attacks on reproductive rights, the federal cuts have hurt our nation’s most vu…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Ceaseless attacks on women's rights

  Hi John,  At Emerge New Mexico, it’s our mission to change the face of government. By recruiting and training amazing female and nonbinary Democrats from across our state to run in (and win!) elections at all levels of government, we are building a true political movement that goes beyond any on…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM

How federal cuts directly affect New Mexico

   Hi John,  As President Trump and Elon Musk wage an all-out assault on key federal workers and programs, it’s important to take stock of who is hurt by these cuts. Across the nation, federal programs that support our most vulnerable populations have been targeted for elimination by the new admi…

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  Estela Hernandez · [email protected]

March 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Protecting Our Progress, Defending Our Future

  Hi John, When we talk about what’s at stake under this administration, we’re not speaking in hypotheticals. We’re seeing real harm in our communities—cuts to federal programs that protect public lands, rollbacks on environmental safeguards, and an outright assault on the policies that working fa…

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  www.EmergeNM.org · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM

They’re Coming for Our Rights, but We’re Fighting Back

  John, We knew this would happen. The Trump administration wasted no time launching attacks on our freedoms, our democracy, and our communities. We’ve seen executive orders that strip away environmental protections, defund critical services, and silence those who dare to resist. At Emerge New Mex…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM

We’re Not Backing Down

  Hi John, The Trump administration is moving fast to dismantle any federal actions that don’t mainly benefit white men, in the name of “ending DEI.”. From gutting critical federal programs to attacking the rights of our most vulnerable communities, their agenda is clear: roll back progress at any…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM

A sincere thank you, John

  Hi John,  As we kick off Women’s History Month, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your invaluable support of our mission to increase the number of Democratic women and non-binary individuals in public office.  Thanks to you, we are better equipped to identify, train, and encour…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

March 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM

35% of our state

  Hi John, Did you know that almost 35% of New Mexico is federal land? Designated wilderness areas, national parks, military bases, and more make up a huge chunk of our state — and the Trump administration’s recklessness has suddenly called into question the stewardship of these lands. Federal wor…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM

We’re feeling it

  Hi John, The Trump Administration has amplified bigotry and stoked division at every opportunity so far. In the name of “ending DEI”, the President has fired top military leaders, many who happen to be women or people of color. He’s made it clear that inclusive values are not welcome in federal …

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  Estela Hernandez · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Why these federal cuts hurt New Mexico

  Hi John,  The new administration in DC has wasted no time in enacting policies hostile to the concept of government itself. Here in New Mexico, we’ve seen federal offices that support our communities suddenly close their doors or end critical programs. Our farmers can’t get updates from the USDA…

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  Estela Hernandez · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Making our voices heard in Santa Fe

  Hi John,  As the Executive Director of Emerge New Mexico, it was my pleasure to speak at the Modernization Day of Action at the Capitol in New Mexico earlier this month. Our efforts are dedicated to building a state government that looks like the people it represents, and we’re so proud of the ro…

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  Emerge NM · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM

We’re very grateful

  Hi John, We wanted to drop a brief note to thank all of you who donated to our organization last month. Thanks to folks like you, we’re able to sustain our organizing efforts across New Mexico. These are challenging times for our democracy, as the Trump Administration works to dismantle legal saf…

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  Emerge NM · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM

The end of the beginning of 2025

  Hi John,  As we near the end of the first month of 2025, it’s important to remember that the resistance to this new administration will be a marathon, not a sprint. We must pace ourselves accordingly, and remember that building long-term political power isn’t something that happens over the cours…

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  Estela Hernandez · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 12:20 AM

Together, we’ll stand up to the Trump administration.

  Hi John,We have seen the current administration move quickly to implement drastic changes to our government, it’s easy to feel a bit numb by the cascade of discouraging news.  But we know what is possible, and we know how to secure progress. It is evident in the history we have made. From elected…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM

The past week was a lot

  Hi John, The past week has been nothing short of intense, and overwhelming. As this current administration has wasted no time in sowing division and chaos through executive order, moving aggressively over its first few days to turn back the clock of history.. New Mexico is in a unique position as…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM

Honoring the legacy of Dr. King

   John,   Today, we honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his bold vision of equity and integrity for all. At Emerge New Mexico, we’re dedicated to advancing Dr. King’s vision for our nation: advancing racial and economic justice, reforming oppressive systems, and confronting the intertwined e…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

January 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM

What should our politicians focus on?

  Hi John, We hope you’ve had a good start to your new year so far. Here at Emerge New Mexico, we’re gearing up to fight back against the incoming administration’s proposed policies, which threaten our basic freedoms. From the right to choose to the foundation of our democracy itself, we’re prepare…

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  EmergeNM.org · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 12:11 AM

hope and optimism

  Hi John,  It’s completely understandable to feel some pessimism following the disappointing results of last month’s election. Our organization is gearing up to be part of a broad coalition of Democratic organizations that push back against the new administration — but as we reflect on a tough ele…

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  Emerge NM Finance Team · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 4:56 PM

a quick update

  Hi John, We wanted to check in with a quick update as the year draws to a close.  Thanks to your generous contributions we reached our $10,000 goal -- unlocking a donor match and doubling our funds! The generous donor who is matching your gifts was so impressed that they have now agreed to match …

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  Estela Hernandez · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 1:54 AM

People like you

  Hi John,  Our statewide movement has always been built from the ground up. Folks like you are central to our grassroots organizing efforts — engaging with our communications, supporting our endorsed candidates, and volunteering for our endorsed candidates across New Mexico ahead of the election l…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Long-term, sustained engagement

  Hi John,  As Democrats and progressives across the nation reflect on an election year that didn’t go the way we wanted it to, it’s important to take stock of what went well. Here in New Mexico, Democrats maintained strong majorities in the State House and Senate, re-elected our entirely blue cong…

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  Emerge New Mexico (Finance Team) · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 10:36 PM

Fueling our progress across New Mexico

  Hi John,  We live in a huge state with a highly diverse population spread across communities large and small. Here at Emerge New Mexico, we’re committed to recruiting and training Democratic women and nonbinary individuals from every corner of our state. It’s our mission to ensure our government …

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Building a deep bench

  Hi John,  We wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the latest message from our Executive Director, Estela Hernandez. As we approach the final weeks of 2024, we need your help to meet our end-of-year fundraising goal of raising $10,000. We're only $4,521 away, and if we reach it, your gifts will be …

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  Estela Hernandez · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 11:30 PM

How to build enduring political power

  Hi John,  The results of last month’s elections have many feeling discouraged, and we share your pain and your frustration with how things went at the national level. At the same time, we should have reason to hope: here in New Mexico, we re-elected strong women and non-binary leaders up and down…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Carrying our momentum into 2025

  Hi John,  It’s been an eventful year in our nation’s politics, to say the least. As Democrats, we are disappointed by the result at the top of the ticket — and we’re committed to doing everything we can to push back against policies that go against our New Mexico values. At the same time, we have…

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  Estela Hernandez · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 12:44 AM

New Mexican Emergista Deb Haaland Shines on The Daily Show!

  Hi John,  We’re buzzing with pride to share that our very own trailblazer and Emerge New Mexico graduate (Class of 2007), U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, appeared on The Daily Show with Michael Kosta last Wednesday night!  If you missed it, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.     Secre…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

November 28, 2024 at 8:17 PM

As we gather…

   Hi John,  As we gather today to reflect on what we're grateful for, we at Emerge New Mexico want to express our heartfelt thanks to you. Your support and belief in our mission to change the face of power, politics, and leadership in this country means so much to us, and we’re so thankful for all…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

November 13, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Over 40 Emerge alums elected across New Mexico

    Hi John,  For many of us, the outcome of last Tuesday’s presidential election was disheartening. As a coalition of Democrats and progressive women and nonbinary folks, we are disappointed in the result — but steadfast in our commitment to fighting for a better future for all New Mexicans. This …

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Election Day is here!

   Hi John, Today is the day! As an organization dedicated to empowering Democratic women and non-binary individuals to lead, we know the impact that each and every vote can have on shaping our state’s future. Now, it’s up to all of us to get out there and make our voices heard.Here’s everything yo…

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  Emerge New Mexico · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 4:19 PM

How do I vote early?

Today is the FINAL DAY of early voting    John,Today is the FINAL DAY of Early Voting – this is your chance to make your voice heard!Here’s what you need to know: 🗓 Early Voting Dates: Today, November 2, is the final day!📍 Where to Vote: Check by clicking here⏰ Dates and times may vary by location—s…

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