HELP us take a stand!

Please Help!

State Representative Carl Trujillo has submitted a bill to the NM Legislature (in session now) that would limit the amount of easement cost the Pueblos could impose on Cooperatives. This is in response to OUR complaints about us taking the hit for unfair increases to utility easements in which the cost is passed to the people in the area. The same people that have NO say in the negotiation of these agreements. This open checkbook for what pueblo officials can ask for in easements was made possible by law 25CFR169.12 which grants them no ceiling no matter how unfair. 

When this bill goes in front of committee, Representative Trujillo will defend ALL people affected and will give a Community representative a chance to talk for the taxpayers. This is our chance to ask the lawmakers why they continue to support only 10% of the people? The majority in this area are taxpayers and we get the door slammed in our face by our Government once we mention Pueblos. 

WE will be in front of committee next Tuesday (Feb 4) about 1:30pm at the roundhouse. 

We need bodies. We need faces. No one will have to speak just show the people we elected that we have had enough. Please take the time to make a stand. It will be worth your time. Take the elderly in your area or if you need a ride, we will organize. 

More info to come and if you have specific questions or know someone that would like to get on our email listing, please email us at elranchocommunity@gmail.com.