New Mexico taxpayers in Rio Arriba County will be paying for two county employees to attend the progressive "Netroots Nation" convention in California, according to New Mexico Watchdog.
In its promotional material for the June 20-23 convention, NetRoots Nation bills itself as "one of the most powerful political events of the year" that features "some of the brightest minds in progressive politics."
NetRoots Nation was founded by The Daily Kos, a well-known liberal blog.
"This convention is a time for progressives across the country — and the world — to come together and build a stronger, more united movement," the convention’s website says.
Commissioner Alfredo Montoya told New Mexico Watchdog, "We didn’t think of it as partisan or non-partisan."
The trip for the county employees will cost taxpayers about $2,000.
