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Who We Are
Taos United/Taosenos Unidos is a grassroots, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of friends, neighbors and activists working for a fair and just democracy, human rights, environmental stewardship and the welfare of our community.
Vision
Our vision is of a diverse and inclusive society dedicated to the common good.
We see a country where:
- We have confidence that the institutions of government support the people and function to
preserve democracy; - All people have equality of opportunity and treatment within our society and government
institutions; - We have a healthy environment that supports thriving ecosystems;
- We provide a living wage for all;
- We have a health care system that ensures that all people have access to preventive and
responsive care; - Our education system provides equal and universal early childhood, primary, and secondary
education, as well as the opportunity for debt-free technical training and/or professional
studies; - We have common-sense gun laws (including background checks, assault rifle bans, and
raising the minimum age for gun ownership) to ensure the safety of all; - Clean, renewable energy systems are in place to support our energy and transportation needs;
- We provide a safe place for guest workers, and a path to citizenship for immigrants and
migrants; - We have livable and sustainable communities that support community spaces, local
agriculture, and the arts; and - Our laws and institutions support the fundamental rights as set forth in the United Nations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What We Do
- Taos United Community Forum – an inclusive monthly meeting for TU participants and other community activists to inspire and sustain long-term activism on behalf of social and
economic justice, environmental stewardship and the welfare of our community - Action Alerts –Inform members of important political and social issues and opportunities for
action in Taos County, NM and the nation (link) - Issue Groups work together to educate the community and take actions to meet specific goals
to preserve and promote democracy and promote important social institutions and values - Monitor and promote legislative action at local, state and national levels
- Civic education
- Promote voting and other civic engagement in schools and the community
- Collaborate with partner organizations in regional and state-wide initiatives to reach our
goals.
Our Board
Chairperson: Bob Bresnahan (bresnahan.bob@gmail.com)
Treasurer: Marjorie Luckey
Communications: Diane Shifrin