Haaland’s Week Full of Virtual Roundtables Focused on Building Prosperity for New Mexico Families, Economy & COVID-19 Response
Albuquerque, N.M. – Congresswoman Deb Haaland’s (NM-01) week in the District is full of virtual events focused on building prosperity for New Mexico families and economy and the COVID-19 Response. The roundtables focus on her priority to make sure no one is left behind and ensuring everyone has access to opportunities including making their voice heard at the ballot box and economic relief during the pandemic.
***Press interested in covering these events should email Felicia.Salazar@mail.house.gov***
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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Agriculture & Food Access Roundtable |
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Who: |
Congresswoman Deb Haaland, New Mexico Agriculture & Nutrition Experts |
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Agriculture & Food Access Roundtable |
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Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Participants can register in advance here. |
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Participants will discuss the unique challenges faced by farmers, ranchers, and other stakeholders who help feed our community as a result of the pandemic. |
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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What: |
Virtual Story Circle |
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Congresswoman Deb Haaland, Wilderness Society, Urban to Wild |
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
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Please RSVP to Felicia.Salazar@mail.house.gov |
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Story sharing about the outdoors and the importance of protecting New Mexico’s beautiful spaces and public lands |
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Assisted Living and Elder Care Roundtable |
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Who: |
Congresswoman Deb Haaland, Elder Care Professionals |
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. MT |
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Please RSVP to Felicia.Salazar@mail.house.gov |
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Panelists will discuss the impacts COVID-19 has had on assisted living and elder care facilities |
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NAVA (Native American Voter Alliance) Education Project Panel Discussion |
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Who: |
Senator Udall, Congresswoman Deb Haaland, Let America Vote President Tiffany Muller, NAVA Education Project Executive Director Ahtza Dawn Chavez |
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 12 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. ET |
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Please RSVP to adamsmith@endcitizensunited.org |
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Virtual panel discussion on protecting voting rights in Tribal communities. |
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Community Development Financial Institutions Roundtable |
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Who: |
Congresswoman Deb Haaland, SBA (Small Business Administration), Community Development Financial Institutions |
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 12 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. ET |
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Please RSVP to adamsmith@endcitizensunited.org |
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Virtual roundtable to discuss emergency small business loans and the Paycheck Protection Program |
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Great American Outdoors Act Celebration |
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Who: |
Senator Martin Heinrich, Senator Tom Udall, Congressman Ben Ray Lujan, Congresswoman Deb Haaland, Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small, NM Wild Executive Mark Allison |
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. MT |
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The New Mexico Congressional delegation will join community organizers for a celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act, which provides guaranteed full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and funding to address the maintenance backlog at our National Parks and on other public lands
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Friday, August 14, 2020
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What: |
Going Back to School with COVID-19 Roundtable |
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Who: |
Congresswoman Deb Haaland, High School Administrators, Teachers, Students |
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Friday, August 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. |
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Where: |
Please RSVP to Felicia.Salazar@mail.house.gov |
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Listening session about the back to school experience from high school administrators, teachers, and students |
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Healthcare Workers Virtual Roundtable |
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Who: |
Congresswoman Deb Haaland, local health care workers |
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Friday, August 14, 2020 at 5 p.m. |
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Please RSVP to Felicia.Salazar@mail.house.gov |
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Discussion about COVID-19 response and the needs of local health care workers in New Mexico |