Former New Mexico state Sen. Dede Feldman will speak at the Placitas Community Library Jan. 4 at 2 p.m.
Feldman, who served 16 years in the Legislature, will discuss the upcoming legislative session, including the issues it will tackle and the process it will follow to pass bills and a budget.
Her talk will draw upon her book, Inside the New Mexico Senate: Boots, Suits and Citizens, which chronicles the state Senate’s inner workings.
Feldman will review issues likely to come up in the 2025 session and offer insights on how to effectively engage with legislators and the legislative process.
Feldman’s personal journey – as a journalist, a candidate, a teacher and activist – includes lessons in perseverance, tolerance, humility and humor.
“During these challenging times, it’s hard to find the inspiration and hope we need to keep making phone calls, to keep knocking on doors and working for change in whatever way we can, with the resources we have, starting from our own kitchen table,” Feldman said. “I’m hoping to help.”
The presentation will be held at 453 N.M. Highway 165 in Placitas. Signed copies of her books will be available for sale.