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Charlene E. Pyskoty for Bernalillo County Commission District 5

During her first term as Commissioner for Bernalillo County District 5, Charlene Pyskoty has supported her community in exemplary fashion. As a constituent of District 5, I feel better represented by Commissioner Pyskoty than at any time in recent memory and I admire her ability to understand issues of importance to both rural and urban residents. In my role as the Chair of the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board, I deeply appreciate Commissioner Pyskoty's commitment to our environment and to inter-agency collaborations that leverage funds for effective conservation and restoration of our critical soil and water resources. It is with confidence and pride that I endorse Charlene E. Pyskoty for re-election as Bernalillo County Commissioner for District 5.


Post-election news coverage

Many thanks to Annalisa Pardo with KRQE for reaching out to do a post-election informational piece about the role that CIudad SWCD plays in our community! Her coverage is was excellent:

https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/ballot-question-stumps-some-albuquerque-voters/

Where do Ciudad SWCD programs help our constituents?

South Valley

  • Healthy Soils Program grants sponsorship

  • Grow the Grower Program in collaboration with Bernalillo County Open Space

  • Support for the Friends of Valle de Oro Backyard Refuge Program

North Valley

  • Healthy Soils Program grants sponsorship

  • Candelaria Nature Preserve management in collaboration with Albuquerque Open Space

East Mountains

  • Bi-annual Green Waste Days in collaboration with Bernalillo County

  • Forest thinning cost-share program for public and private landowners

  • Free reflective house numbers program in collaboration with Bernalillo County

  • Wildfire preparedness and defensible space education

Westside

  • Arroyo Classroom 3rd grade in-class arroyo safety program

  • Watershed Stewards senior education and engagement program

Bosque

  • Invasive plants removal and native plants restoration

  • Participation in Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program

District-wide

  • RiverXchange 5th grade in-class/field trip education program

  • Rolling Rivers watershed education demonstration trailer

  • Residential rainwater harvesting education in collaboration with Bernalillo County

  • Apprentice Technical Assistants Program for soil health assessments

  • Participation in the Middle Rio Grande Stormwater Quality Team

  • Participation in the the MRCOG Water Resources Board

  • Participation in the Arid Low-Impact Development Coalition

New endorsement from Senator Martin Heinrich!

It's a tremendous privilege to receive the endorsement of Senator Martin Heinrich. Senator Heinrich is a tireless advocate for the preservation of natural resources in New Mexico, and his endorsement means a great deal to me. Please visit the Info page for more details.

Albuquerque Journal article

Great article about how Ciudad Soil and Water District works and what we do for our community in the Albuquerque Journal! Many thanks to Board Member Dan Conklin for drafting the piece!

New post on Nextdoor (click here)

Great post by Dan McGregor on Nextdoor about Soil and Water Conservation Districts in general and about the upcoming election specifically! Definitely worth a read - thank you Dan!

Josie Dominguez for APS School Board District 6

I had the distinct pleasure yesterday of hearing Josie Dominguez speak at the Canon de Carnue Land Grant Hall about her platform for election to the APS School Board District 6. Josie's visionary leadership is exactly what we need for the APS School Board and I wholeheartedly endorse her candidacy. Please consider contributing to her campaign, as I did.

Absentee ballots now available!

Absentee/mail-in ballots can now be requested for the November 2, 2021 election and early voting begins October 16, 2021. To request an absentee/mail-in ballot please complete the form on the NM Secretary of State website.



Dr. Bruce Thomson endorsement!

I'm grateful to have received an endorsement from UNM Professor and AMAFCA Chair Dr. Bruce Thomson! Please see the Info page for details.

Director Joaquin Baca support!

I'm excited to have received an statement of support from MRGCD Position 4 Director Joaquin Baca! Please see the Info page for details.

Commissioner Pyskoty endorsement!

I'm honored and humbled to have received an endorsement from Bernalillo County Commissioner Charlene Pyskoty! Please see the Info page for her statement.

Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter endorsement!

I'm excited and honored to report that the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club has endorsed me for Position 4 on the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board! Please see the Info page for details.

Issues and Answers interview with Diane Kinderwater on KCHF-TV (click here)

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Melanie Stansbury Honored

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury has been a tireless advocate for natural resource conservation and protection (especially in the water arena!) for decades. Her dedication and efficacy have been rightfully recognized by this Water Alliance award. Congratulations and thank you for your work, Congresswoman Stansbury.

George Radnovich for Trustee

I heartily endorse George Radnovich in his candidacy for the Village of Los Ranchos Board of Trustees! His experience and commitment ensures that he will serve the residents of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque with distinction. Visit George's campaign page on Facebook.