Location: Albuquerque, NM
My Story: Javier Benavidez serves as Outreach Director of Conservation Voters New Mexico and is passionate about protecting New Mexico as the "Land of Enchantment" both through fighting for the conservation of our state's natural surroundings and through respecting New Mexicans' unique spiritual and cultural relationship with our environment. Javier was born in Santa Fe, raised in Albuquerque and graduated with a B.S. in Political Science from Santa Clara University, a Jesuit university in California. He is studying two masters' degrees at the University of New Mexico; one in Public Administration and another in Community and Regional Planning. Prior to joining CVNM, Javier served for four years as a Policy Analyst to the Albuquerque City Council and worked on projects including smart growth, community-oriented economic development and a fair wage campaign. He loves spending time with his family and enjoys serving on the boards of various community organizations involved in struggles for social justice. He also co-hosts a weekly radio show on KUNM 89.9FM highlighting grassroots public affairs throughout New Mexico and "Insight New Mexico," a weekly radio show on Progressive Talk Radio 1350AM.
Birth Date: October 2nd
Issues: equality / civil rights; civil liberties / privacy; peace & social justice; foreign policy / security; economic fairness / security; environment / conservation; smart energy policy; public infrastructure / transportation; good government / ethics; electoral reform; affordable health care; education
Registered to Vote: Yes
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Political Identification: Progressive

"At the risk of seeming ridiculous, let me say that the true revolutionary is guided by great feelings of love." - Che Guevara