Kathleen Cates:
Your Advocate in the Round House

Delivering for District 44, Defending Freedoms for All

Kathleen delivers for our district, from ensuring our farmers have the water they need, to supporting our first responders with equipment and services. She defends all our freedoms, including our right to read what we want, a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, and the right of people with disabilities to have access and equal treatment.

welcome!

I am proud to represent New Mexico District 44 as your advocate in the Roundhouse. District 44 comprises the village of Corrales as well as parts of the cities of Rio Rancho and NW Albuquerque.

I love meeting my constituents, and you may see me in your neighborhood someday. But until then, I am frequently at Village Council and City Council meetings, as well as other public forums.See the Events Calendar to learn where I’ll be next. In addition,we can now also meet at my legislative office at the CNM Workforce Training Center. So please come by and say hello. Hope to meet you soon!

Kathleen Cates
Representative, NM House District 44

Sandias seen from Corrales

Holiday Office Hours

Our office will be closed for Winter Break Dec 22, 2025- Jan 2, 2026 and will reopen on Jan 5, 2026. For assistance on these days please call 505-946-5644 or email kathleen.cates@nmlegis.gov
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December Newsletter

The December issue of Catching up with Cates is now available. Headlines include: Holiday Markets PB&J Family Services Holiday Wish Program Animal Food Drive Information and Resources for Sandoval and Bernalillo Counties, including food banks and utility...
Santa Fe New Mexican

Protect the freedom to read: A call to action

"Across the country — and right here in New Mexico — we’re seeing a disturbing rise in efforts to ban books from public libraries and schools. Often, these book banning campaigns target stories by and about LGBTQIA+ individuals, communities of color, and other...

Donate to District 44’s Animal Food Drive

Rep. Cates is organizing her first ever Animal Food Drive, which begins Nov. 14 and runs until Dec. 19. This drive will help struggling families to keep their pets fed and healthy, while their own food benefits being cut by the Federal government’s leadership....
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November Newsletter Now Online

Get the latest issue of Catching up with Cates. Stories include. . . Recruit & Retain Healthcare Workers Listening Session How New Mexico is standing out from other states to help working families Veteran’s Day Parade

Fall Fundraiser with Spectacular View of Balloon Fiesta

Join us for a spectacular viewing of the day's morning liftoff during the Balloon Fiesta.Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided. Address available upon RSVPFor questions or RSVP, contact Chris Daul by phone at (908) 635-0929 or by email at...

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