The New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women was formerly known as the Democratic women of New Mexico. It was formed to give WOMEN a stronger voice in the Democratic Party of New Mexico. The State organization became an affiliate of the National Federation of the Democratic Women in 1977.
The National Federation of Democratic Women started in 1972, Their first Convention was in Tennessee in 1973.
An early Western Region Director recalls traveling from Arizona to New Mexico to discuss the National Federation Organization with our New Mexico ladies, who were not entirely convinced about joining. Obviously, she succeeded!
NMFDW Presidents from 1977 to Present
NMFDW - History
Ruby Brown, Jal, NM (1977-1978)
Ana Marie Trujillo, Loving, NM (1978-1979)
Ina Welcher, Portales, NM (1979-1980)
Maggie Wetzel, Albuquerque, NM (1980-1986
Clara Padilla Andrews, Albuquerque, NM (1986-1990)
Majorie Baker, Portales, NM (1984-1985)
Linda Olmsted Stover, Albuquerque, NM (1990-1994)
Marie Sedillo, Albuquerque, NM (1994-1998)
Rose Scott, Hobbs, NM (1998-2000)
Ernestine Mora, Albuquerque, NM (2000-2002)
Mary Herrera, Albuquerque, NM (2002-2006)
Kathy Meeks Duffy, Albuquerque, NM (2006-2011)
Kristine “Kooch” Jacobus, Albuquerque, NM (2011-2015)
Pam Cordova, Belen, NM (2015-2019)
Clara Padilla Andrews, Albuquerque, NM (2019-2021)
Beverly Michael, Grants, NM (2021-2023)
Julia Brown, Las Cruces, NM (2023-2025)
Idalia Lechuga Tena, Albuquerque, NM (2025-present)
Membership Benefits
The New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women is the recognized leadership organization of the DPNM.
NMFDW currently has 2 seats on DPNM's State Central Committee. The President and Vice-President usually take those two seats. Our By-Lays state, "If one or both already are SCC Members from their respective counties, the President may appoint another SCC Member."
The New Mexico Federation is affiliated at the National Level. New Mexico members have served on the national level on their Executive Board as the Western Regional Director and as their Corresponding Secretary.
The NMFDW is well respected throughout the state by fellow Democrats, leadership of the Democratic Party and many of our State Representatives and State Senators.
NMFDW is known within the National Federation as a strong and ACTIVE federation.
NMFDW is Organized in 10 Counties
Bernalillo
Cibola
Doña Ana
San Juan
Santa Fe
Socorro
Taos
Valencia
Laguna Pueblo
San Miguel
Sandoval
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