Linda M. Lopez has represented Bernalillo County's South Valley and Westgate Community in the New Mexico Legislature for the past thirteen years.
Her work and accomplishments have moved the community and the state forward. Linda, single parent to eight-year old Lorenzo and caregiver to her 85-year old mother, knows life and the challenges of making it better.
She meets the challenges head-on and brings a better future to people who have trusted her to make the right decisions.
Legislative Leader:
Senate Rules Committee Chairman since 2002
Welfare Reform Interim Oversight Committee Chairman
Legislative Ethics Committee Co-Chairman since 2004
Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman
Bernalillo County Democratic Party Chairman (2002-2004)
Legislative Accomplishments Now Part of New Mexico Law
Child Health Care Act
Improved Student Performance Results Act
Professional Development Act for Teachers
Child Abuse and Neglect Review Act
School-Based Health Clinics Act
Job Mentorship Tax Credit Act
Child Helmet Safety Act
Immunization Act
Require Paper Ballots for All Voting Systems
Youth Day Talent Search
Criminal Sexual Communication with a Child/Penalties
Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Safe Routs to School Program
Fatherhood & Family Strengthening Program
Legislative Sponsored Initiatives:
& SM 19 Substance Abuse Services for Pregnant Women
SB 488 Racing Commission Background Checks
SB 557 State Ethics Commission Act
SB 639 School-Parent Communication Days
SB 49 Governmental Conduct Act for Public Officers