State and District Files, 1982-2015
File
Scope and Contents
Documents in this series are primarily those produced by "Field Representatives," who work from each of the five New Mexico offices (Farmington, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Roswell) and maintain strong relationships with the communities they support. The duties of the Field Representatives have changed over time. As of the time of the office closing (2012), they were each responsible for outreach to their assigned counties. At the start of the office, they were also responsible for one primary legislative area, such as education, statewide. That changed with a state office restructuring sometime in the 1990s. "Field Reps," as they are called in the office, are the eyes and ears of their communities. They attend community and governmental meetings, visit with officials, business owners, and other citizens to learn about the pressing needs of each region of the state. They help explain the impact of legislation on communities, identify sources of funding (grants, appropriations, etc.) for infrastructure improvements and other community development needs, and they communicate the concerns of community leaders and residents to the Washington staff so that those needs inform our policy making. Their documents contain letters, memos, background information, reports, and some emails. These are paper files.
Dates
- 1982-2015
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is available for research, except when donor restrictions apply. Consult with archivist for access. Campaign - Background information and campaign research: closed until 1/2018; Constituent correspondence: closed until 1/2033; Legislative records: closed until 1/2018; Oral histories: closed until 1/2018 (except as noted in separated material below); State and district files: closed until 1/2018
Extent
From the Collection: 729 boxes (730.7 cu.ft.)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451