12 January 24
Kathleen previews the upcoming legislative session, plus she tells us why we have 30-day sessions in New Mexico.
15 Jan 2024: Library Bill Coverage on KRQE-13
HB123, Introduced by Senator Harold Pope (D-Bernalillo) and Representative Kathleen Cates, would make public libraries ineligible to receive state funding if they ban material based on political or religious ideology or other arbitrary factors. Read the story and watch the video here.
5 Jan 2024 NM Tax Dollars must go to local hospitals and clinics
Representatives Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson, Eleanor Chavez, and Kathleen Cates in the Sandoval Signpost: In the last Legislative Health and Human Services Committee, members were presented with the shocking reality that New Mexico is home to the largest percentage of private equity owned hospitals in the nation. As legislators, we are committed to demanding transparency and…
13 Dec 23 Cleveland High School teacher wins National Milken Educators Award
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…
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.
27 Oct 23 Kathleen named Legislator of the Year by the New Mexico Library Association
The New Mexico Library Association (NMLA) honored Kathleen with their Legislator of the Year Award (made by Acoma artist Sherry L Aragon) for her work as a citizen and legislator supporting New Mexico’s public libraries.
12 Oct 23 STEM Education STEAM Night at the Balloon Museum
Kathleen has supported and will continue to support funding for education in STEM programs through the Balloon Museum. These programs include a robotics camp at the Museum and scholarships for 75 foster kids.
7 Oct 23 Balloon Fiesta Campaign Launch
The campaign launch at Pamina and Michael’s beautiful hilltop home drew many supporters to listen to Speaker Javier Martinez, State Treasurer Laura Montoya, and of course Representative Kathleen Cates.
Please donate now!
Calling all supporters of Kathleen M Cates: October 2 is an important financial reporting deadline. Please donate now, whatever you can, by 1 October 2023. You can donate via Kathleen’s ActBlue page. Or you can reserve your spot at the balloon launch and campaign kick-off to be held 7 October. Or you can send a…
Join us to kick off 2024 campaign!
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…