6/5/2024 Good MathBehind every statistic is a story. In this campaign, I’ve sometimes pointed to data markers we want to change, like how few of New Mexico’s counties have enough healthcare providers, or how many of our kids learn to read on time, or how few of our small businesses succeed long-term.
But sometimes math tells a GOOD story. We didn’t win last night, but here are some measurable reasons my heart is full of gratitude today.
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With tremendous gratitude, Heather PS: Theme song of the day: Gratitude, by Earth, Wind and Fire 6/4/2024 The Honor of a Lifetime
We are fortunate to have some of the BEST VOLUNTEERS in the world!! If you'd like to make a HUGE DIFFERENCE in these last few days, we could use your last-minute help to make sure we talk to every voter possible! Email [email protected] if you can spend just two hours!
PS: Yes, we have twins knocking the doors (HB's husband and brother-in-law). Voters do a double-take every time! 6/1/2024 The "Rally in Corraley" :)Wow! So much appreciation for the terrific volunteers who came out today to join Rep. Stansbury, Lt. Governor Diane Denish, and all of Team Balas for our Get Out The Vote Rally!
For the next 2 days, we need door-knockers, phone-bankers, and Election Day volunteers. Can you help? Email us at [email protected]. In tremendous gratitude! "Everything Possible" AND "I'm Still Standing"
5/31/2024 Theme Song of the DayDon't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow! Here's our next "Theme Song of the Day" countdown to the election: Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow... which happens to be the last day of early voting! Grab your neighbor and go vote!
5/31/2024 Get Out The Vote Rally -- Join us!Join us for a Get Out The Vote volunteer featuring Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, Lt. Governor Diane Denish, NM Rep. Kathleen Cates, Corrales Mayor Jim Fahey, former Corrales Mayor Phil Gasteyer, former NM Senator John Sapien, and Heather's awesome volunteers.
June 1, 11 am Corrales La Entrada Park 5/30/2024 Theme Song of the DayEye of the Tiger, by Survivor In this last week of the campaign, we decided we need a daily theme song to keep the energy up! What are your faves?
Our team is SO grateful to Sam Donaldson for doing this endorsement ad for Heather's campaign.
5/21/2024 We voted! Did you?POST FROM HEATHER
When I was a girl, Grandma taught me to sew. So yesterday, wearing a blue dress I made from a Simplicity pattern much like one of hers, I cast my vote. It felt a little like she was with me. My terrific husband, Joe Wellborn, he voted too. For both of us, seeing my name on the ballot was a profound visual reminder of the trust I’m seeking from all of you. With more than 54,000 constituents in Senate District 9, your next NM Senator will have a huge responsibility. I'm ready to step up and do the important work of representing all of you. Let's get out there and vote! Don't wait! 5/19/2024 Placitas Community has unique concernsTHE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS MAILED TO PLACITAS VOTERS
I am fully aware that there are unique and important priorities facing the community of Placitas right now. I write to give you my word that I promise to be your partner – listening to you and working hard for you – to address them. Specifically, I know that Placitas faces challenges with:
You deserve a state senator who knows your issues and has the experience and knowledge to provide practical solutions. I have that experience, having spent the past 20 years residing in District 9 and working on public policy issues including water conservation and land use. There is a lot to do for the community of Placitas and all of New Mexico. Let’s do it together. 5/16/2024 Policy Mailer #4: EducationOur kids deserve better. Our kids deserve Heather.
5/6/2024 Policy Mailer #3: Environment
POST FROM HEATHER
Wow. Horses, bikes, public safety, wellness -- and a beautiful Corrales day! Cheers to Corrales MainStreet and the Village of Corrales for an awesome Festival: "Rides, Strides and Giddy-up"! I even got a new bike helmet. (Did you know you're supposed to replace them every few years?) Extra cheers to Fire Chief Martinez for the department's public safety efforts, and Suzanne Harper (whose husband Mick puts up with me on the P&Z Commission) for her organizational efforts. Even Stevie's Happy Bikes was there, doing free tune-ups. This is the first weekend of the month-long Viva Corrales celebration of our Village heritage. 4/28/2024 Policy Mailer #2: Jobs and Economy
4/27/2024 We, too, hoped it wouldn’t come to this.STATEMENT TO VOTERS, FROM HEATHER:
This week my opponent sent out blatantly misleading information. Among other things, she insinuates that my campaign is benefiting from “dark money.” As most of you know, I have dedicated my career to good government, transparency, and clean elections. My campaign's donors are public record and there is no evidence of any outsider spending on our behalf. My opponent’s claims -- pulled from a political blog and not fact-checked with my campaign -- imply that I benefited from dark money from the New Mexico Project, a political action committee. For less than one day, this PAC listed me among their preferred candidates. While I support the group's focus on Hispanic and small business interests, it also described itself as anti-progressive. I am in no way anti-progressive. Therefore, I immediately asked them to remove me from their list of endorsed candidates, and they did. I received no funding from them. Further, despite false insinuations to the contrary, I am a lifelong champion of abortion rights, a supporter of paid family medical leave, and an experienced environmental advocate recognized by Conservation Voters of New Mexico. Let’s be clear. The Democratic voters of Senate District 9 have a big choice to make. I’ve been running a positive campaign, focused on candidate qualifications to address the issues that matter to our community – like healthcare, education, good jobs, and a protected democracy. I urge my opponent to stay focused on the issues, rather than resorting to misleading claims. Voters: Please join me today to advance a positive vision for our communities and for New Mexico. There is a lot to do. Let’s do it together. In gratitude, Heather 4/27/2024 Arbor Day in BernalilloCAMPAIGN POST
Senate District 9 candidate Heather Balas stopped by Arbor Day at Rotary Park in the Town of Bernalillo. She visited with the terrific Master Gardeners of Sandoval County, picked up some flowers for the garden, ... and drove a train… CAMPAIGN POST
Fairwinds Rio Rancho, one of the community's largest retirement communities, hosted a candidate forum for Senate District 9. Democratic candidate Heather Balas, along with her two Republican opponents Susana Vasquez and Audrey Trujillo, took part. Balas' Democrat opponent Cindy Nava did not attend. "We had great conversations with Fairwinds' inspiring residents today," said Balas. "With questions ranging from electric vehicles to education, these smart seniors put us through our paces! I was honored beyond measure by these voters who took time to share their insights, experiences and suggestions for improving our state." QUALIFIED CANDIDATE ALERT
The Conservation Voters of New Mexico provided Senate District 9 candidate Heather Balas with its Action Fund's "Climate and Conservation Qualified Candidate" designation. This recognition is intended to identify Balas to members and the public as a conservation candidate. Noted by the award committee: "We acknowledge and appreciate your leadership on climate and conservation issues and look forward to continuing to work with you to achieve a healthy, resilient, and just land of enchantment." |