11-11-23 Kathleen rides in style in the Rio Rancho Veteran’s Day Parade
Thank you, Veterans, for your service! And thank you, Fortin family, for your parade support.
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Kathleen joined with others last April at the Rio Rancho Governing Council meeting to support our local libraries and our right to read what we want. A right-wing hate group threatened (and continues to threaten) to remove all books with LGBT topics from public libraries. Reason and freedom prevailed thanks to a large turnout of…
Cleveland High School teacher Ashali Knoell won the prestigious National Milken Educators Award. The Cabinet Secretary of Education, RRPS Superintendent, past recipients, the entire school (including the awesome marching band) as well as the RR Mayor, 3 Legislators (Kathleen was one), and the Sandoval County Commissioner were there to congratulate the recipient. Ashali Knoell won…
Kathleen helping at back-to-school event at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque: ABQ Journal story here. Photo Albuquerque Journal Photo KC 2023
One of my favorite restaurants here in Rio Rancho, Lily and Liam’s has amazing food and a beautiful space. Check it out!
Corrales Teas and Chocolates: A wonderful spot in Corrales, NM where you can buy a plethora of local goods!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, 7 October, when we launch Kathleen’s campaign as we watch the first Mass Ascension of the 2023 Balloon Fiesta. This exciting event will be held at a gracious Corrales home with a spectacular view of the mass ascension. Talk with Representative Cates and other neighbors over coffee and a light…