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Today, the National Education Association (NEA) announced their support for Martin Heinrich. The NEA is the 14th major union to support Martin Heinrich's candidacy. No other First Congressional District candidate has received a union endorsement.

The NEA is the third major teacher's organization to endorse Martin's candidacy. The Albuquerque Federation of Teachers Local 1420 and the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico previously endorsed Martin Heinrich.

"From my experience working with kids at the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation, I know first hand how a quality public education can enhance a child's life and create opportunities that might not otherwise be available." said Martin Heinrich. "We must make sure our teachers have the resources they need to open doors and create opportunities for all of New Mexico's children."

The NEA represents 3.2 million teachers nationwide.

This Saturday, May 17th, early voting begins at locations across New Mexico’s First Congressional District. Any voter may vote early for any reason. Early voting locations will be open through May 31st at a location and time that’s convenient for you.

Don’t wait until June 3rd to cast your ballot for Martin Heinrich. Vote at a time and place that’s convenient for you. Visit our website to watch our ad and find an early voting location near you!

CLICK HERE TO FIND AN EARLY VOTING LOCATION NEAR YOU!

Don't wait until the June 3rd rush. Vote early at a time and location that's convenient for you.

Watch Martin's first television ad and make a generous contribution to keep it on the air! The ad is hitting the airwaves tomorrow.

TOGETHER, WE CAN KEEP THIS AD ON THE AIR! CONTRIBUTE $25, $50, $100, $250 OR MORE TODAY!

The ad highlights Martin's middle class roots. It talks about his proven commitment to New Mexico's middle class families and to ending the war in Iraq. The ad highlights Martin's successful tenure on the Albuquerque City Council and it cites his appointment by Gov. Bill Richardson to be New Mexico's Natural Resources Trustee. He used that position to help clean up the water in the South Valley.

Martin needs your help to keep this ad on the air. Please, make a generous contribution today!

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Darren White is fond of saying that he left Gov. Johnson's administration because he is a strong supporter of the war on drugs. Now, it appears that he supported Gov. Johnson's drug legalization policies before he was against them.

According to White's campaign website:

White served as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Public Safety under Governor Gary Johnson... White resigned his Cabinet position after Governor Johnson began advocating the legalization of drugs.

But, in 1999, he told the publication Razor Wire:

We're not going to arrest ourselves out of this drug problem. The governor is absolutely right. We should be looking at other options because our current policy is failing.

Which is it, Sheriff? Why did you really leave Gov. Johnson's administration? Was it because your fellow police officers overwhelmingly voted no confidence in your leadership?

New Mexico deserves honest leadership in Congress - not more misleading politicians.

There's just a few weeks left until the primary election and it's time to act. Free yard signs and bumper stickers are now available and we need you to proudly display your support for an honest leader who is committed to changing Washington.

Show your support for Martin Heinrich by helping us get Martin's name out and build momentum for our campaign for change. Request your free yard sign or bumper sticker today and volunteer to help us distribute signs and stickers across New Mexico's First Congressional District!

GET YOUR FREE YARD SIGN AND BUMPER STICKER!

The next Democratic President is going to need help turning our economy around and ending the war in Iraq. And, that's why we need to do our part right here in New Mexico to replace a right wing Republican with an honest and principled Democrat who is committed to changing the way Washington works.

We all need to do our part to bring change to Washington - and, one way to do it is by proudly showing your support for Martin Heinrich. Please, request your free yard sign or bumper sticker today!

GET YOUR FREE YARD SIGN AND BUMPER STICKER!

Citing his ability to build consensus and get things done, the Albuquerque Journal strongly endorsed Martin Heinrich in the Democratic Primary. The Journal:

Martin Heinrich established a record of putting one foot in front of the other to build consensus on the often contentious Albuquerque City Council. His liberal leanings are clear, but so is the pragmatism and respect for other points of view that endow Heinrich with the ability to listen, accommodate and move difficult initiatives forward. That would be a welcome talent in Congress.

Martin Heinrich listens to his constituents and works across party lines to get things done. As the Journal notes, he takes on the tough issues, brings people together, and delivers for working families. The Journal:

The Heinrich Maneuver was key to navigating the controversy of the city minimum wage ordinance and producing a measure that the business community and activists could live with. It was apparent outside of City Hall when he worked with ranchers, Native Americans and outdoor recreation interests to build the bridges that helped lead to federal establishment of the Ojito Wilderness.

The minimum wage was a tough fight and there were a lot of stakeholders involved. But, Martin knew he had to get the job done because hard working New Mexicans struggling with stagnant wages needed a raise. He brought people together and forged a solution that kept our economy strong and helped our workers. The Journal continues:

Issues topping Heinrich's list that are in dire need of consensus include health care reform, re-energizing the economy with investments in green technology, middle-class tax relief, securing U.S. borders and setting a realistic timeline for withdrawing from Iraq. An electrical engineer by training, he has a keen appreciation of the national labs' role in national security, research and the New Mexico economy.

The Journal endorses Martin Heinrich in the Democratic primary.

Martin Heinrich is committed to ending the war in Iraq and strengthening our economy at home. He'll work to create good paying 'green' collar jobs in clean technology, provide middle class families with tax relief and he'll work toward a responsible timeline for bringing our troops home from Iraq.

The Journal endorsed Martin Heinrich because he has a proven record of tackling tough issues and bringing people together to solve them. That's exactly the kind of leadership New Mexico needs in Congress.

You don't have to wait until June 3rd to vote. You can vote for Martin Heinrich from the comfort of your own home. All you have to do is request a vote by mail ballot and you won't have to worry about making it to the polls on Tuesday, June 3rd.

GET A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT!

Voting by mail is underway across New Mexico's First Congressional District. You have until the end of May to request your vote by mail ballot. Avoid traveling to the polls and waiting in long lines by voting by mail. You don't need an excuse to vote by mail - any voter can for any reason!

Voting by mail also helps the campaign. Once we know that you have voted, we can spend our time making sure other Martin Heinrich supporters make it out to the polls on June 3rd. So, please, save yourself some time and help the campaign - vote by mail today!

GET A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT!

Martin Heinrich has the right experience to serve in Congress. The son of an IBEW lineman and a factory worker, Martin Heinrich understands the struggles of working families and that's why he's always standing up for working people.

As President of the Albuquerque City Council, Martin stood up to the special interests and brought people together to pass an increase to the minimum wage. As Governor Richardson's Natural Resources Trustee, Martin worked to conserve New Mexico's enchanting landscape. And, as a director of an educational not-for-profit, Martin Heinrich touched the lives of hundreds of children.

In Congress, Martin Heinrich will work to end the war in Iraq and strengthen our economy. He won't ever forget where he came from. He'll always stand up to the special interests and put hard working New Mexico families first.

New Mexico needs genuine, honest leadership in Congress that stands up for working families. If you agree that this is the kind of change we need in Washington, I hope you'll vote for Martin Heinrich today! Request your vote by mail ballot and cast your ballot for Martin Heinrich.

GET A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT!

Thanks so much for all your support.

The Democratic Party of New Mexico is calling into question Darren White's competence and qualification to serve in the U.S. House. DPNM Executive Director Josh Geise:

The fact that the people who knew Darren White's work best - the state troopers - had no confidence in him raises serious issues about his leadership and qualifications to serve in Congress. Darren White clearly comes from the George Bush leadership school: ignore anyone that has a dissenting opinion and act despite the risks. That is the last thing we need more of in Washington.

This statement came after the Albuquerque Journal reported on a 1999 vote of no confidence in Darren White's leadership by state troopers. If the people that work with Darren White - who are charged with protecting New Mexicans - don't believe he's a good leader, why does anyone think he would be a good member of Congress?

The fact is that Darren White is not only a George Bush Republican who supports the failed policies of the President's administration, but, now it's also clear that there are serious questions about his competence.

Do you have plans for Saturday afternoon? If not, now you do! You're cordially invited to join Martin and Julie Heinrich for the grand opening of our office at 131 Adams St. NE (just off Central, between Carlisle & San Mateo). There will be good food, good company, activities for the kids and the opportunity to talk to Martin about the issues that matter to you. The festivities kick off at 2 pm. Make sure to RSVP for this - or another event around the district - today!

RSVP NOW!

Our campaign for change is kicking into high gear and we've got all the momentum. Just this week, one of America's largest unions, SEIU, formally endorsed Martin's candidacy. IBEW Local 611 also recently endorsed Martin.

While Martin is putting together a diverse, winning coalition, Darren White is embracing George Bush. Yesterday, White, Bush's 2004 campaign chair, announced that the President would be coming to Albuquerque to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for his campaign from rich Republican elites who can afford to spend $5,000 for a picture with George Bush.

It's no wonder that Bush is supporting White - after all, White is a George Bush Republican who supports Bush's failed policies that have resulted in endless war in Iraq and a sluggish economy that's causing too many middle class families to struggle.

If you want to fight back against the Bush/White machine, it's time for Democrats to come together and support Martin Heinrich - an honest leader whose help our next President will need to turn back the tide on the destructive policies of George Bush and put America back on the right track. One way to help is by attending this Saturday's office opening party - or another event across the district - between now and June 3rd. Together, we can send a strong message that New Mexicans are sick and tired of the failed policies of George Bush that Darren White so strongly embraces.

RSVP FOR AN EVENT TODAY!

I hope to see you this Saturday! Thanks so much for your support.

The Trigo Fire has claimed 59 homes and New Mexico families need our help. The Red Cross is in need of financial donations to help the families displaced by the disaster. They are also looking for volunteers. If you can help, the Heinrich campaign encourages you to call the Red Cross at 505-265-8514 and pitch in. Our neighbors need us to step up - too many families lost their homes and these families need our help. Let's do it!