NM LULAC NEWS
EL NOTICIERO DE LULAC NM
NM LULAC News
By: Pablo Martinez
ARELLANES RE-ELECTED TO SECOND TERM AS THE HEAD OF NEW MEXICO LULAC
Taos, NM- The NM LULAC organization held its 82nd Annual State Convention from April 29 to May 1, 2011 in Taos, NM. Mr. Ralph Arellanes of Albuquerque was re-elected NM State Director for a second term. Mr.Phillip Archuleta of Las Cruces, NM, was also re-elected the Deputy State Director; Ms. Shirley Reyes from Taos, NM, was elected as the new Deputy for Women; Ms. Cecilia Romero of Las Cruces, NM, was re-elected Deputy for Youth; Mr. Joel Trujillo of Albuquerque was elected the new Deputy for Young Adults; Ms. Josie Marrujo of Albuquerque was re-elected Deputy for Elderly; and Diana Archuleta of Las Cruces, NM was re-elected Treasurer.
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ROSWELL TO BE THE 2012 NM LULAC STATE CONVENTION SITE
Taos, NM- The NM LULAC State Convention site for 2012, will be held in Rpswell, NM. Roswell Council 8051 will be the hosting council for the NM LULAC State Convention.
UNM ALBUQUERQUE TO BE THE 2013 NM LULAC STATE CONVENTION SITE
Taos, NM-UNM/Albuquerque will be the site for the 2013 NM LULAC State Convention. This hosting councils will be a combined effort between UNM Council 8057 and Albuquerque Council 8065.
NM LULAC DISTRICT I, HELD ELECTIONS AT THE NM LULAC STATE CONVENTION IN TAOS
Taos, NM– Immediately following the NM LULAC State elections, District I held their elections. The election results are as follows:
District Director, Mr. Dennis Montoya from Albuquerque Council 8025; Deputy District Director, Mr. Tomas Arellanes from Council 8065; Deputy for Elderly, Ms. Irma Archuleta from Taos Council 8053; Deputy for Women, Shirley Reyes from Taos Council 8053; Deputy for Youth, Mr. Marcus Trujillo from UNM Council 8057; Deputy for Young Adults, Erica Baca, UNM Council 8057; and District Treasurer, Ms. Jean Montoya from Albuquerque Council 8025.
The host convention site will in April at UNM-Albuquerque, NM. District I, will focus on organizing and building more council throughout the district. The UNM Council 8057 will also work on holding a candidates forum at the next District Convention, since it will be an election year.
NM LULAC DISTRICT III CONVENTION HELD IN DEMING, NM
Deming, NM- The District III, LULAC Convention was hosted by Deming LULAC Council 205, at the Grand Motor Inn in Deming, NM, on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Deming Mayor, Andres Z. Silva addressed and welcomed delegates and guests that attended the District Convention.
Mr. Ruben Acosta, Deming resident and original charter member of Deming Council 205 was presented by Deming Council 205 a Lifetime Membership and Achievement Award. See photographs in photo album above. These photos are courtesy of Mr. Albert Montez, member of Silver City Council 8003.
2011-2012 District Election of District Officers:
District Director, Mr. Thomas Vasquez, Las Cruces Council 120
Deputy District Director, Mrs. Margie Martinez., Hurley Council 400
Deputy for Elderly, Mr. Ruben Acosta, Deming Council 205
Deputy for Women, Ms. Teresa McLane, Deming Council 205
Deputy for Youth, Mrs. Emilia Vasquez, Las Cruces Council 120
Deputy for Young Adults, Vacant
2011 Awards:
Council of the Year, Las Cruces Council 120
Man of the Year, Mr. Fred Baca, Silver City Council 8003
Women of the Year, Ms. Diana Archuleta, Las Cruces Council 8056
Educator of the Year, Ms. Cecilia Torres, Hurley Council 400
2012 Host Site for District III Convention:
Las Cruces Council 8071
NM LULAC HELD STATE BOARD MEETING IN ROSWELL, NM
Roswell, NM- The NM LULAC Board of Directors met in Roswell, NM, on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Roswell Council 8051 hosted this meeting. There was a large attendance.
1. NM LULAC reactivate both the NM LULAC Organization and NM LULAC Institute corporate reports to the NM PRC. NM LULAC took the following action items:
2. Quorum was established. Judy Ortiz-Aragon, District I Director submitted letter of resignation. Mr. Ralph Arellanes, NM LULAC State Director appointed Mr. Dennis Montoya, District I Director and was affirmed and approved by State Board.
3. NM LULAC will investigate alleged discrimination complaints of several HIspanic football players at ENMU in Portales, NM. It is alleged that Hispanic player are being treated differently and discriminated by coaching staff at ENMU. NM LULAC will file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education and with the President and regents at the University.
4. Members of NM LULAC formed PAC: Concerned Hispanics Involved in Legislative Empowerment -Political Action Committee (CHILE-PAC). Santiago Juarez, was selcted to spearhead this effort.
5. NM LULAC approved the creation of the following commissions:: Veteran's and Employment and Economic Development. Lee Leyva will Chair the Veteran's Commission.
6. Several state officers announced their candidacy for NM State Office. Th State Board voted to endorse the following individuals for the respective positions:
1. Ralph Arellanes, State Director
2. Phillip Archuleta, Deputy State Director
3. Josie Marrujo, Deputy State Director for Elderly
4. Linda Anaya, Deputy State Director for Women
5. Joe'l Trujillo, Deputy State Director for Young Adults
6. Diana Archuleta, State Treasurer
NM LULAC would like to thank Roswell Council 8051, Virginia Garcia, District II Director and Richard Garcia, President of Council 8051
UNM LULAC COUNCIL 8057 ELECTS NEW COUNCIL OFFICERS
Albuquerque, NM- UNM LULAC Council 8057 held election on Friday, March 25, 2011, at the University Campus in Albuquerque, NM. The following were elected to office:
1. President: Ms. Valerie Arellanes
2. Vice President: Noe Carrete-Cardenas
3. Treasurer: Andrez Davalos
4. Secretary: Leticia Delgado
5. Parliamentarian: Alexandria Bazan
6. Sergeant-at-Arms: Caroline Muraida
7. Chaplin/Historian: Destiny Rojo
5. Parliamentarian: Alexandria Bazan
6. Sergeant-at-Arms: Caroline Muraida
7. Chaplin/Historian: Destiny Rojo
OTHER NEWS:
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
March 2012:
3rd - State Board Meeting at UNM SUB-Jemez Conference Room, Albquuerque, NM -9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
24th- NM LULAC District III Convention- FIC-DAC Office, Las Cruces, NM 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
30th-31st- NM LULAC District I Convention and Young Adult Conference- UNM SUB-Albuquerque, NM.
April 2012:
1st- YA Conference Continued
May 2012:
4-6th- NM LULAC State Convention-Roswell, NM
Noticias de LULAC NM
Por: Pablo Martinez, pasado director estatal de NM .
This page was last updated: February 21, 2012
CALENDARIO DE ACTIVIDADES:
Marzo 2012:
3o= Mesa Directiva Estatal_ Ciudad Unversitaria UNM SUB-Sala Jemez, Albquerque, NM- 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
24o- Convocatoria Distrital- Distrito III- Oficina FIC-DAC, Las Cruces, NM- 9:00 am- 3:00 pm.
30-31o- Convocatoria Distrital-Distrito I y COnferencia de Jovenes Adultos- UNM-Cuidad Universitaria SUB- Albquerque, NM.
Abril 2012:
1o- Continuacion de la conferencia.
Mayo 2012:
4-6o: Convocatoria y Convencion Estatal de LULAC Nuevo Mexico en Roswell, NM.
Obama at LULAC National Convention
Spanish Sub-titles of Obama Speech at LULAC Convention
LULAC Youtube Links
LULAC Young Adult's Council 8057 visit to Taos, New Mexico: 82nd Annual LULAC State Convention
New UNM LULAC YA Council 8057 Officers 2011
Lt-Rt: Leticia Delgado, Noe Carrete-Cardenas, Valerie Arellanes and Andrez Davalos
NM LULAC DISTRICT III CONVENTION
DEMING, NM
Photos taken courtesy of Albert & Leticia Montez, Deming Council 205
2010 NM LULAC Photos
