NEW MEXICO LIBERTY

“Let Freedom Ring”

The Official Newsletter of the Libertarian Party of New Mexico

September 2008 http://lpnm.us v.2.2 N.2

Table of Contents Notes from the Editor

Page 1
• The LPNM's Candidates to Date
• Notes from the Editor
Page 2 – Field Reports / Calendar
Page 3 – Voice of the LPNM Chair
Page 4
• Bob Barr: The Lone Star Candidate
Page 5 – The 2008 LPNM Road–To–
Freedom Motorcycle Raffle
Page 6
• The RGF Launches
NewMexicoVotes.org
• How the Government frames gun owners
• Election Corruption in New Mexico?
Page 7 – Contacts / Internet Resources
Page 8
• Administrivia
• The Unanimous Consent Challenge
Page 9 – Enrollment / Renewal Form
Page 10 – Authorization for Automatic
Transfers
The LPNM's Candidates to Date
President of the United States
Bob Barr – bobbarr2008.com
Vice-President of the United States
Wayne Allyn Root – rootforamerica.com
State Legislature –
State House District 19
Mark Curtis – myspace.com/mcurtisnmh19
by Mike Blessing [ kcufmedia@gmail.com ]
New Mexico Liberty (the Web Site)
Recently, Paul Gessing and the Rio Grande Foundation created a social utility site using
ning.com, titled interestingly enough, New Mexico Liberty. The URL is
newmexicoliberty.com – check it out for yourselves, and join in the fun! At present, there are
sixty-seven people from around the state signed up as members, and while the LPNM is
well-represented in that regard, so far, I'm the one who's carrying the ball for, as Steve
Kubby says it, straight-up 80 proof gut-burning freedom.
New Mexico for Bob Barr
The New Mexico for Bob Barr Meetup group is open for business and attracting members –
bobbarr.meetup.com/83
Michelle Scholz has signed up as the organizer for the meetup, and Morgan Wells of the
Santa Fe area will be setting up a music festival at the College of Santa Fe on behalf of the
campaign. (Morgan will also be the LPNM's college organizer for the College of Santa Fe.)
The LPNM Blog Makes a Comeback?
I had been all set to delete the blog that I had set up on Blogspot com for the LPNM when I
received an email asking me who was allowed to post there. So I sent out a few invites to
certain select individuals in the LPNM, so they could post there.
Stanhope for President 2012
Back in 2007, I supported stand-up comedian Doug Stanhope for the LP's presidential
nomination, as he really seemed to have a handle on the libertarian philosophy. I was
disappointed, to say the least, in May, 2007, when he announced that he had to drop out of
the race after being informed that his plan to use his comedy tour as a campaign venue
would have been in violation of the Federal Election Code.
Lo and behold, it turns out that there are some people interested in seeing Stanhope be the
LP's 2012 presidential candidate. See here for more information –
tinyurl.com/stanhope-2012.

New Mexico Liberty – September 2008 – Page 1

 Field Reports
From County Contacts
Bernalillo – The BCLP is hosting two meetings per month. For
more information, see the BCLP website – lpnm.us/bernalillo New
Mexico's Consumers' Advocate is airing Wednesday nights at 8PM
Albuquerque Comcast Channel 27. The Weekly Sedition will
resume on 2 October 2008 at 9PM. See xanga.com/kcufmedia for
more information.
Jay Vandersloot continues to be active in staffing at table at blade
and gun shows at the State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque and could
use some help at the shows – any assistance would be welcome,
even if it is only for a couple of hours. Anyone interested in helping
at the table at the gun show, providing literature to hand out,
loaning us an LP banner, or a projection screen should contact Jay
at either yprocrastinate-emailme@yahoo.com or call 505-362-1733.
Paul Gessing and Rio Grande Foundation have just established a
social-networking site for small-l libertarians called New Mexico
Liberty – newmexicoliberty.com is the URL. This is in addition to
other activities, which can be found at the RGF's site –
riograndefoundation.org.
Mike Blessing will begin posting flyers for the CNM Libertarians at
various locations on campus during August and September 2008.
For more information, see the group's website – Gilberto Heredia for more information [ thrill@zianet.com /
groups.myspace.com/cnmlibertarians.
Dona Ana – The LPDAC Central Committee has been having
monthly meetings, as well as an information table at the Las Cruces
Farmer's Market. See the LPDAC website for details –
lpnm.us/dona-ana.
Otero – The Otero County LP was recently organized by Dr.
Gilberto Heredia. The OCLP is working on building its website, as
well as having regular meetings.
Sandoval – The LPSC is having its monthly meetings on the fourth
Tuesday of each month.
Santa Fe – Ed Nagel is working on organizing an LPNM county
affiliate for Santa Fe County. Contact him at ed123nagel@aol.com
or call him at 505-471-6928. He'd appreciate any help he can get.
Morgan Wells is organizing a college affiliate at the College of
Santa Fe, and will be setting up a music festival on the College's
quad area for 3 October 2008. Email mwells109@gmail.com for
details.
TV Shows – Channel 27 in Albuquerque
(not necessarily endorsed by LPNM)
New Mexico's Consumer Advocate – Wednesdays at 8PM
xanga.com/kcufmedia / myspace.com.nmconsumers
Hemp TV – Tuesdays at 7PM
myspace.com/nmhemptv
The One Party State – Wednesdays at 11PM
Contact Lance Klafeta [ lklafeta@yahoo.com ] for details
Reeferhead – Saturdays at 6PM
myspace.com/reeferheadtv
The Fringe Element
thefringeelement.net / postpubco.com
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Calendar
Special Events
LPNM Central Committee Meeting – 14 September 2008
The LPNM's Central Committee will have its regularly scheduled
meeting on Sunday, 14 September 2008, at the St. Clair Winery &
Bistro, located at 901 Rio Grande Blvd (Map – tinyurl.com/52x2pe).
No host lunch 12:00 PM, meeting at 1:00 PM. County and
Campus Contacts encouraged to attend!
Road-To-Freedom Motorcycle Raffle
The LPNM's latest fundraiser involves raffling off a new, limited-
edition Harley Davidson motorcycle for Ø100 per ticket, with a
maximum of 399 tickets available. More information on the
motorcycle raffle is available at the following pages –
tinyurl.com/2fu72e, tinyurl.com/22z3yp or
sjclp.org/Rocker_raffle.htm.
2009 Annual State Convention
The 2009 LPNM State Convention is tentatively scheduled for the
weekend of 10-12 April 2009 for the Alamogordo area.
Regular Events
Wednesday, 3 September – Otero County LP meeting. Contact Dr.
575-439-8234 ].
Thursday, 4 September and 17 September – Bernalillo County
Liberty Forum meets in Albuquerque, 6:00 to 7:00 PM at Fiesta's
Restaurant & Lounge (Carlisle & Montogomery NE). Contact Mike
Blessing for details [ lpbcnm@gmail.com / 505-918-6567].
Monday, 8 September – The Santa Fe County LP meets at the
South Library at 6:30 PM. Contact Ed Nagel for details [
ed123nagel@aol.com / 505-474-0300 ].
Ed specified these directions for the South Library –
Although the mailing address is on Jaguar St, the best way
to get there is to turn south off Airport Rd onto Country Club
Rd (by the golf course), proceed 6 tenths of a mile to
Valentine Way, and make a left (heading east), and an
immediate right into the parking lot of the South Library.
Wednesday, 10 September – The Dona Ana County Libertarians
will meet. Those interested are invited to attend and to contact
Siebert Ickler [ lpdac@peoplepc.com / 505-541-9079 ] for
information on location and time.
Tuesday, 23 September – The Sandoval County Libertarian Party
will meet – contact Ron Bjornstad [ rbjornstad@earthlink.net /
505-288-4228 ] for details.
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New Mexico Liberty – September 2008 – Page 2
Voice of the LPNM Chair
Jay Vandersloot
Email – yprocrastinate-emailme@yahoo.com
National Platform of the Libertarian Party
Last month we took a look at the Statement of Principles and reviewed the
planks that cover the aspects of personal liberty, noting that the format has
changed significantly from that which was in the prior platform, so that each
plank is now written much more succinctly, providing a quick statement of
the principle for which we in the Libertarian Party stand. This month we will
continue our review of the platform, by taking a look at the planks that
pertain to economic liberty. As I said last month, while the new platform
might not contain all the planks that could have been brought into it, and
therefore might not satisfy some of us, it is a step in the right direction.
Some of you might be wondering why I give up my opportunity to impose
my opinion on the various issues of the day on you, and instead use this
Chair’s Letter space to present the Platform of the Libertarian Party. In
actuality I am “shouting my opinion,” as I believe that the Platform, including
the Statement of Principles and the Planks are of utmost importance, not
only as a statement of our position on the issues, but also as an educational
tool, which if we use it as such, we can better prepare ourselves to be able
to give an answer to others of what we believe, why we believe it, and how it
will improve their lives by promoting liberty and freedom. We need to work
to shrink the size of government, and get it out of our homes, our
businesses, our pockets and wallets, and our lives. The Platform of the
Libertarian Party provides a roadmap for bringing that about.
2.0 – Economic Liberty
A free and competitive market allocates resources in the most efficient
manner. Each person has the right to offer goods and services to others on
the free market. The only proper role of government in the economic realm
is to protect property rights, adjudicate disputes, and provide a legal
framework in which voluntary trade is protected. All efforts by government to
redistribute wealth, or to control or manage trade, are improper in a free
society.
2.1 – Property and Contract
Property rights are entitled to the same protection as all other human rights.
The owners of property have the full right to control, use, dispose of, or in
any manner enjoy, their property without interference, until and unless the
exercise of their control infringes the valid rights of others. We oppose all
controls on wages, prices, rents, profits, production, and interest rates. We
advocate the repeal of all laws banning or restricting the advertising of
prices, products, or services. We oppose all violations of the right to private
property, liberty of contract, and freedom of trade. The right to trade
includes the right not to trade – for any reasons whatsoever. Where
property, including land, has been taken from its rightful owners by the
government or private action in violation of individual rights, we favor
restitution to the rightful owners.
2.2 – Environment
We support a clean and healthy environment and sensible use of our
natural resources. Private landowners and conservation groups have a
vested interest in maintaining natural resources. Pollution and misuse of
resources cause damage to our ecosystem. Governments, unlike private
businesses, are unaccountable for such damage done to our environment
and have a terrible track record when it comes to environmental protection.
Protecting the environment requires a clear definition and enforcement of
individual rights in resources like land, water, air, and wildlife. Free markets
and property rights stimulate the technological innovations and behavioral
changes required to protect our environment and ecosystems. We realize
that our planet's climate is constantly changing, but environmental
advocates and social pressure are the most effective means of changing
public behavior.
2.3 -- Energy and Resources
While energy is needed to fuel a modern society, government should not be
subsidizing any particular form of energy. We oppose all government control
of energy pricing, allocation, and production.
“Just because you do not take an interest in
politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest
in you!”
– Pericles (430 B.C.)
2.4 -- Government Finance and Spending
All persons are entitled to keep the fruits of their labor. We call for the repeal
of the income tax, the abolishment of the Internal Revenue Service and all
federal programs and services not required under the U.S. Constitution. We
oppose any legal requirements forcing employers to serve as tax collectors.
Government should not incur debt, which burdens future generations
without their consent. We support the passage of a "Balanced Budget
Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution, provided that the budget is balanced
exclusively by cutting expenditures, and not by raising taxes.
2.5 -- Money and Financial Markets
We favor free-market banking, with unrestricted competition among banks
and depository institutions of all types. Individuals engaged in voluntary
exchange should be free to use as money any mutually agreeable
commodity or item. We support a halt to inflationary monetary policies, the
repeal of legal tender laws and compulsory governmental units of account.
2.6 -- Monopolies and Corporations
We defend the right of individuals to form corporations, cooperatives and
other types of companies based on voluntary association. We seek to divest
government of all functions that can be provided by non-governmental
organizations or private individuals. We oppose government subsidies to
business, labor, or any other special interest. Industries should be governed
by free markets.
2.7 -- Labor Markets
We support repeal of all laws which impede the ability of any person to find
employment. We oppose government-fostered forced retirement. We
support the right of free persons to associate or not associate in labor
unions, and an employer should have the right to recognize or refuse to
recognize a union. We oppose government interference in bargaining, such
as compulsory arbitration or imposing an obligation to bargain.
2.8 -- Education
Education, like any other service, is best provided by the free market,
achieving greater quality and efficiency with more diversity of choice.
Schools should be managed locally to achieve greater accountability and
parental involvement. Recognizing that the education of children is
inextricably linked to moral values, we would return authority to parents to
determine the education of their children, without interference from
government. In particular, parents should have control of and responsibility
for all funds expended for their children's education.
2.9 -- Health Care
We favor restoring and reviving a free market health care system. We
recognize the freedom of individuals to determine the level of health
insurance they want, the level of health care they want, the care providers
they want, the medicines and treatments they will use and all other aspects
of their medical care, including end-of-life decisions.
2.10 -- Retirement and Income Security
Retirement planning is the responsibility of the individual, not the
government. We favor replacing the current government-sponsored Social
Security system with a private voluntary system. The proper source of help
for the poor is the voluntary efforts of private groups and individuals.
BY THE WAY: As I’ve been saying for months, I find the thought of
EITHER of the two Major party candidates who are running for
President being elected to be a scary thought. The way I see it, the
only viable option is to vote your conscience. For me, that means
voting Libertarian.
New Mexico Liberty – September 2008 – Page 3
 Bob Barr: The Lone Star Candidate
As it stands now, Bob Barr is the Lone Candidate in the Lone Star
State.
As the filing deadline passed this week, Bob Barr was the only
presidential candidate legally certified on the ballot in Texas.
The new Texas law is clear:
A political party is entitled to have the names of its nominees for
president and vice-president of the United States placed on the
ballot in a presidential general election if . . . before 5 p.m. of the
70th day before presidential election day, the party's state chair
signs and delivers to the secretary of state a written certification of
the names of the party's nominees for president and vice-
president . . .
Given that the deadline passed on Tuesday, Senator Obama was
nominated on Wednesday, and Senator McCain has not even
announced his selection for Vice President, the Republican and
Democrat parties in Texas were technically unable to certify their
candidates by the deadline.
However, I have a sneaking suspicion that the ballot situation in
Texas will magically correct itself.
Since we sent out our release yesterday regarding Bob being the
only presidential candidate certified in Texas, a spokeswoman for
the Texas Secretary of State's office stated that, "Upon further
checking, both parties filed before the deadline. We expect their
amended filings after both parties finish their nominating process at
the conventions."
Upon further checking . . .
Hmmm . . .
As it turns out, upon further checking, we were able to collect
10,000 more signatures in West Virginia a few days after that early
deadline passed.
Upon further checking, we found that ballot substitution is permitted
in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
Also, upon further checking, we found that Maine stopped
accepting our petitions a week earlier than they had done in the
past.
Not to mention that, upon further checking, we do object to the
state of New Hampshire insisting that two libertarian candidates for
president be listed on the ballot.
Finally, upon further checking, we found that the signature
thresholds in Oklahoma are a bit too high.
Will our diligence pay off for us in West Virginia, Massachusetts,
Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Maine and Oklahoma where we
have active interests?
Do you think that John McCain and Barack Obama's names will
eventually be printed on the ballot in Texas?
I would be willing to make an educated guess and say that we're
going to have to fight our hearts out to get on the ballot in the states
above while the Republican and Democrat candidates won't have
to lift a finger to secure their place on the Texas ballot.
. . . that is unless we make a stand in Texas.
And that's exactly what we're going to do.
This situation in Texas is a perfect opportunity to highlight the
double standard that exists in our nation.
Over the past several decades, Libertarians have spent millions of
dollars, filed countless numbers of lawsuits while being sued
countless numbers of times over their right to be on the ballot.
Thousands of people have put in their time, energy, earnings and
passion in an effort that, in the end, simply allows a voter to see a
candidate's name printed on the ballot.
Throughout every battle that we engage in each election season,
we must dot every "I" and cross every "T" or face the
consequences of failure for our ballot drives.
Even when we follow the letter of the law, as we did in
Pennsylvania, we still face challenges that drain our financial
resources and strain our staff.
Should we give Barack Obama and John McCain a pass in Texas
and look the other way? Would they do that for us?
. . . I don't think so.
If John McCain and Barack Obama want to bend the rules to get on
the ballot in Texas, they're going to do it with the Barr Campaign
and tens of thousands supporters looking on and scrutinizing their
every move.
If you want to join us and support our efforts in Texas and around
the nation, now is the time to do it.
Our campaign is taking off with tremendous opportunity and we're
going to need your commitment to kick it into a higher gear.
A significant gift before the holiday weekend will help us roar into
September and face our challenges in Texas, Pennsylvania and
many other states.
Please consider a gift of $1,000, $500, $100 or any other amount
Also, if you can give up to the maximum, please do so soon as
September 4th represents the close of our primary season.
Thank you for all that you do.
In Liberty,
Shane Cory
Deputy Campaign Manager,
Bob Barr for President
P.S. A reporter called last night about Texas and asked, "Do you
think you're blowing this out of proportion?" I literally bit my tongue.
Voters need to know about the double standard that exists within
our political system and this case in Texas is the perfect way to get
that message out. Please help us today with your most generous
gift.
To donate by mail:
Barr 2008 Presidential Committee
P.O. Box 725007
Atlanta, GA 31139
To donate by phone:
Call 1-800-Bob-Barr
Paid for by Barr 2008 Presidential Committee.
Federal law requires us to report the name, address, and name of
employer and occupation for any individual whose aggregate
contributions total over $200 in a calendar year. Corporate
contributions and gifts from foreign nationals are prohibited.
Personal Credit Card gifts only. Contributions are not tax deductible
for income tax purposes. Limit of $2,300 per person per election
and $4,600 per couple if signed by both parties and drawn on a
jointly held bank account.
New Mexico Liberty – September 2008 – Page 4
 Libertarian Party of New Mexico
2008 Road–to–Freedom Motorcycle Raffle

2008 Harley-Davidson Softail Rocker

• 96 cubic inches! • 6-speed! • Lowest solo saddle on a production motorcycle!
• Fat 240mm rear tire! • 5-spoke wheels! • Stretched 5-gallon tank!

ONLY 399 CHANCES OFFERED

The Libertarian Party of New Mexico encourages motorcyclists to consider the use of helmets and other
safety equipment. However, we believe those who ride should decide and we oppose mandatory helmet
laws for motorcyclists. Odds depend on the actual number of chances sold, but no more than 399
chances will be available. Drawing will be at approximately 8:00 PM, on Bill of Rights Day, Monday
December 15, 2008 at the Farmington Civic Center, in Farmington, New Mexico. The Libertarian Party of
New Mexico (LPNM) reserves the right to draw prior to this date in the event all chances are sold early. In
the event of an early drawing, notice will be posted at lpnm.us at least two weeks prior to the drawing.
LPNM will make every effort to notify the winner using the contact information provided. In the event the
winner cannot be contacted within 30 days of the drawing, the prize will be awarded to a backup winner.
Winner is responsible for tax, title and license fees.
For Raffle Tickets, send $100 per ticket and your contact information, including name, mailing addresses,
phone numbers and e-mail address to

LPNM c/o Ron Bjornstad

918 Ivory Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
rbjornstad@earthlink.net

OR you can purchase your ticket(s) over the internet using PayPal – sjclp.org/paypal.htm

The official raffle page – sjclp.org/Rocker_raffle.htm

For more details about the motorcycle, see tinyurl.com/22z3yp or tinyurl.com/2fu72e

New Mexico Liberty – September 2008 – Page 5

 Liberty, Opportunity, Prosperity
The RGF Launches NewMexicoVotes.org
by Paul Gessing [ pgessing@riograndefoundation.org ]
14 August 2008 – tinyurl.com/69dhop
(Albuquerque) The Rio Grande Foundation has launched a new
online tool for New Mexicans wanting to better follow how
legislation moves through their Legislature. This site, called “New
Mexico Votes” which can be found online at
www.newmexicovotes.org, will be available and free to the public
for the first time during the Legislature’s upcoming special session.
The site will provide bill information in plain English and includes a
whole host of features that those who want to track what happens
in Santa Fe will find useful. The results of floor votes will be listed in
near real-time and will allow users to put information in a more
usable format than does the Legislature’s website.
Lastly, users of the site will be able to interact with each other,
commenting on legislation as it moves during the session.
Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, said of the
new public service, “New Mexico Votes is part of our organization’s
new project to make New Mexico government more transparent.
We want anyone who wants to know what their legislator is doing to
be able to sign on and read plain English descriptions of what each
bill does in a way that the average person can understand, and
know immediately what their tax money is being spent on, or
whether the bill increases or decreases taxation, regulation, or
government transparency,”
Information from the already-complete 2008 regular legislative
session is currently available on the New Mexico Votes website.
Votes and bills introduced during the special session and
subsequent legislative sessions will be added to the New Mexico
Votes site in order to allow citizens to track issues and the votes
taken by their elected officials over the years.
The Foundation has ambitious plans for the site, planning to add in
stages all the information not currently available on the state
legislature web site. “We want this site to become an invaluable tool
for candidates, the media, and – perhaps most importantly – the
everyday New Mexico citizen,” Gessing says.
How the Government frames gun owners
Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership [JPFO]
27 August 2008 – jpfo.org/alerts02/alert20080827.htm
We invite you to download and read the Motion to overturn David
Olofson's fraudulent conviction – and the appendix – It is an eye
opener. You are also encouraged to listen to the expert witness'
comments about the sham trial – Talk America, January 10th 2008
interview.
On July 28th we suggested an exercise to keep yourself out of
prison. It is not to late for you to take preventative measures so the
government can't frame you.
We strongly suggest you do it today and support the making of the
JPFO film "2A today for the USA" – so there will be no more
Olofsons, the BATFE can be abolished, and you will be free to fully
enjoy your 2A rights once again.
Contribute to help JPFO and support the film.
Sites – jpfo.org / jpfo.net
All Rights Reserved 2006 JPFO
P.O. Box 270143 | Hartford, WI 53027
Phone (262) 673-9745 | Fax (262) 673-9746 | jpfo@jpfo.org
Election Corruption in New Mexico?
GARY KING, Attorney General
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
Santa Fe, New Mexico
July 24, 2008
GREETINGS:
MISSING BALLOTS INVESTIGATED, Barrey Massey, AP, sets out
just one of the reputedly four (4) counties with ballot questions from
the recent primary, and the 182 "disappeared" ballots from Cibola
County this office is now investigating.
AS JUST ONE CITIZEN IN NEW MEXICO, a state known for its
widespread corruption generally and persistent "problems" with the
whole voting/ballot situation which seems long-standing, with no
accountability assessed upon its principals in at-issue counties, it
strikes me that every citizen is short-shifted by these maneuvers
which seem never resolved.
SERIOUS INVESTIGATION is long overdue. There are ways in
place to retrieve ballots which may actually be inadvertently left in
the machine at poll closing. Have you reviewed the long list of in-
order steps required to remove ballots and tapes and close the
machine? Surely poll workers, beginning with presiding judges,
would quickly recognize such omissions, and advise the clerk or
other in-charge election person, so immediate recovery could be
made. If further delayed, a court order can move the transaction in
timely fashion.
ARE THE OTHER SUSPECTED THREE also being investigated?
What makes them different if there are discrepancies in handling
and / or results?
WITH A CORRUPT LEGISLATURE BUSY WITH ITS TURF
WARS, serious change needs to be put in place to reconcile these
abuses when and as they occur, regardless of who handles the
miscreant elections.
SOMEHOW, THERE MUST BE A WAY to put permanent estoppel
on any poll worker who associates with these repetitive abuses of
any sort. That includes the Secretary of State and any county clerks
who may be stretching their authority by negligence or perhaps
even incompetence . . . given some of the travesties perpetrated by
these people upon the Libertarian Party in MIS-handling
information, other actions relative to petitions, voter registration,
and such matters. These latter items are well-known by Ron
Bjornstad in Rio Rancho and Jay Vandersloot in Albuquerque.
THE BERNALILLO COUNTY ballot disorders orchestrated by the
now-Secretary of State, who is third in line for the governorship,
stand as a disgustingly sordid example of people who seemed full
of excuses.
WITH NEW MEXICO A SANCTUARY STATE, we are all at the
mercy of illegal aliens with photo ID driver licenses with impunity
sans proper checking; even then proof positive stands absent.
Provisional ballots are an abomination, clutter the works, and
enable improper handling because workers can decide whether or
not to count them. There is no end to the prospects of default here.
Christina Groth
Chair, Lea County Libertarian Party
New Mexico Liberty – September 2008 – Page 6
 LPNM Central Committee
Chair
Jay Vandersloot
505-362-1733 / yprocrastinate-emailme@yahoo.com
Vice Chair
Ron Bjornstad – 505-891-4541 / rbjornstad@earthlink.net
Secretary
Mike Blessing – 505-918-6567 / kcufmedia@gmail.com
Treasurer
Richard Obergfell – 505-378-8025 / lplcnm@valornet.com
At-Large Representative, Seat A
Bob Finch – 765-412-2374 / nmlibertarian@gmail.com
At-Large Representative, Seat B
Allen Cogbill – 505-662-7833 / acogbill@geopotential.com
District 1 Representative, Seat A
John Pfersich – 505-301-2601 / jpfersich@gmail.com
District 1 Representative, Seat B
Mark Curtis – 505-256-1993 / macurtis@webtv.net
District 2 Representative, Seat A
Siebert Ickler – 575-541-9079 / lpdacnm@lpnm.us
District 2 Representative, Seat B
Gilberto Heredia – 575-439-8234 / thrill@zianet.com
District 3 Representative, Seat A
VACANT
District 3 Representative, Seat B
Mike Moss – 505-564-4905 / mmoss@plumbersoft.com
Membership Coordinator
Ron Bjornstad – 505-288-4228 / rbjornstad@earthlink.net
Press Secretary
Bill Koehler – 505-264-0835 / bkoehler8@comcast.net
Media Director
Bob Finch – 765-712-2374 / nmlibertarian@gmail.com
Campus Contacts
Central New Mexico Community College [CNM]
groups.myspace.com/cnmlibertarians
Mike Blessing – 505-918-6567 / cnmliberty@gmail.com
College of Santa Fe
Morgan Wells – mwells109@gmail.com
Internet Resources
Official Website – lpnm.us
LPNM Forum – groups.yahoo.com/group/lpnm-forum
Caucus membership required, per the Central Committee
LPNM Discussion – groups.yahoo.com/lpnm-discuss
Open forum (unmoderated for the most part)
Blog – lpofnm.blogspot.com
Facebook group
new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20233114967
Ning.com social utility – lpofnm.ning.com
Myspace group – groups.myspace.com/lpnm
County Contacts
Bernalillo – lpnm.us/bernalillo
Mike Blessing – 505-918-6567 / lpbcnm@gmail.com
Colfax
Richard Moore – 505-377-6849 / myliberty@mail.com
Dona Ana – lpnm.us/dona-ana
Siebert Ickler – 505-541-9079 / lpdacnm@lpnm.us
Lea
Christina Groth – 505-397-9366
Lincoln
Richard Obergfell – 505-378-8025 / lplcnm@valornet.com
Los Alamos
Allen Cogbill – 505-662-7833 / acogbill@geopotential.com
Luna
Marilyn Steffen – 505-531-2556 / b_lamont5@hotmail.com
Otero
Gilberto Heredia – 575-439-8234 / thrill@zianet.com
Roosevelt
Ken Sanders – 505-749-2085
San Juan – sjclp.org
Gary Wood – zang5775@msn.com
Sandoval
Ron Bjornstad – 505-288-4228 / rbjornstad@earthlink.net
Santa Fe
Ed Nagel – 505-471-6928 / ed123nagel@aol.com
Valencia
Abran Gabaldon – 505-864-6870 / abran_d@yahoo.com
LPNM Vacancies
Central Committee (2)
At-Large Representative, Seat A
District 3 Representative, Seat A
County Contacts (20)
Catron / Chaves / Cibola / Curry / De Baca / Eddy / Grant
Guadalupe / Harding / Hidalgo / McKinley / Mora / Quay
Rio Arriba / San Miguel / Sierra / Socorro / Taos / Torrance / Union
College Contacts (3)
Eastern New Mexico University (Portales)
New Mexico State University (Las Cruces)
New Mexico Tech (Socorro)
University of New Mexico (Various Campuses)
Western New Mexico University (Silver City)
Contact the state chair if you're interested in filling a slot.
If you don't, who will?
New Mexico Liberty – September 2008 – Page 7
 Administrivia Subscriptions and Correspondence
by Mike Blessing, Editor
For a print subscription, contact Ron Bjornstad for details. New
If you have news, interesting stories, op-ed pieces, a letter to the Mexico Liberty will be posted to the web, in PDF format, to the Files
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the message. For example, an article about the stupidity, insanity
Ø – The symbol for Federal Reserve Note(s), as used by Boston T.
and evil of the UN might get put in, depending on available space
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protesting the raising of a UN flag by the city council WILL get put
more information. Also see the Wikipedia page for “Federal
in, and probably will get first priority.
Reserve Note” – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve_Note.
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 Libertarian Party of New Mexico
Enrollment / Renewal / Donation Coupon
(Please print in all areas)

Name ___________________________________ Address ____________________________________

City ___________________________ State ________ Zip ______________ Phone _______________

Email _______________________ Employer ____________________ Occupation _________________

[ ] I am registered to vote as “Libertarian” in the State of New Mexico and wish to [ ] join or [ ] renew as a caucus
member. I am paying $25 annual dues. I will receive a one year (12 issues) subscription to the LPNM state
newsletter “New Mexico Liberty” (the national “LP NEWS” IS NOT included) and I will have delegate status at state
conventions. I oppose the initiation of force to achieve social or political goals:

Signed _____________________________________________

[ ] I am not registered to vote as “Libertarian” in the State of New Mexico and/or [ ] I do not wish to sign the
statement opposing the initiation of force to achieve social or political goals. I am paying $25.00 for a one year (12
issues) subscription to the LPNM state newsletter “New Mexico Liberty” (the national “LP NEWS” IS NOT
included). I understand that I will receive no other benefits.

[ ] I am making a DONATION to the LPNM in the amount of $ ________ to be applied as follows:

$_____ General Fund $_____ Chairman's Fund $_____ Major Player Fund $_____ Win One Fund

TOTAL of DUES or SUBSCRIPTION plus DONATION $_________ to be paid as follows:

[ ] by enclosed CHECK payable to “LPNM” (Sorry, we cannot accept corporate checks)

[ ] by CREDIT CARD (circle one): VISA / MASTERCARD

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Signature: _____________________________________________

Government mandated notices:

● The US Postal Service requires us to notify you that the annual New Mexico Liberty subscription cost is
included in your LPNM membership dues of $25.00.
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fundraising appeals.
● The Federal Election Commission requires us to ask for the employer and occupation of each individual
whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year.

The preceding notices alone should be enough reason to join the Libertarian Party, the only political party working
to increase your freedom.

COPY OR PRINT, FILL OUT, AND SEND TO:

LPNM c/o Ron Bjornstad

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 AUTHORIZATION FOR AUTOMATED TRANSFERS
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Customer Name (on account, please print): _________________________________________________________________

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(Please include a deposit slip or voided check)

CREDIT (deposit) Charter Bank, to the account of LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF NEW MEXICO, account number 0092040302

$______ LPNM General Fund $______ Chair's Contingency Fund $______ Major Player Fund $______ Win One Fund

TOTAL AMOUNT of electronic transfer $_________ MONTHLY on the _________ day of each month starting ____/____/____

I understand this authority is to remain in full force and effect until Charter Bank has received notification from me regarding termination in
such time and in such manner as to afford Charter Bank a reasonable opportunity to act on it. I also understand this transfer is not
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Alternately, if you prefer not to have our bank initiate an electronic transfer, you may have your bank initiate the transfer to Charter Bank,
Routing Number 307072427, to the account of LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF NEW MEXICO, account number 0092040302. Also, please fill out
the info section below, allocate your contribution on the “Funds” line above, and mail this form to LPNM.

MONTHLY CREDIT CARD PLEDGE

I authorize the Treasurer of the Libertarian Party of New Mexico to charge my credit card MONTHLY as indicated below:

CARD TYPE (circle one): VISA / MASTERCARD

Number: __ __ __ __ – __ __ __ __ – __ __ __ __ – __ __ __ __ Expires: ____/____

$_______ on the _______ day of each month beginning on ____/____/____ to be used as follows:

$______ LPNM General Fund $______ Chair's Contingency Fund $______ Major Player Fund $______ Win One Fund

I understand that this agreement remains in effect until I notify the Treasurer of the Libertarian Party of New Mexico, in writing, to cancel or
alter this agreement.

NAME (on card, please print): ______________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________ DATE ____/____/____

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Federal law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation and employer for each individual whose
contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year. Political contributions are not tax deductible. Your contribution may be used to
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Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
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This form is for monthly pledges only. Please pay dues and one time donations separately. Complete the AUTOMATED TRANSFER section
or the CREDIT CARD section and the INFO section. Mail the entire form to the address below. Thank You !!

LPNM c/o Ron Bjornstad

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RIO RANCHO NM 87124
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