Ken Hughes, Political Chair, Northern Group
On February 23rd we lost Eleanor Eisenmenger, a transplant from New York City, a music booster and connoisseur, animal lover and environmental champion. Her loss is deeply felt.
For many years I could always rely on Eleanor Eisenmenger, who died Feb. 23, to join us in canvassing precincts in and around Santa Fe, and on occasion even in Albuquerque. Chauffeured by Tom Gorman, Eleanor struck an elegant style knocking on doors and delivering the pitch. I doubt many folks resisted her ask.
Two years ago, after we had divvied up a precinct for Alma Castro in her successful run for Santa Fe City Council, Eleanor finished her turf in a way that left her temporarily stranded. Seeing a car she believed part of the campaign, she in effect successfully hitchhiked her way back to the starting spot. Try that when you’re in your 90s!
Last year I visited Eleanor in the hospital as she recovered from a spill. As I was leaving she said, “Be sure to save some doors for me to knock on.” I will always oblige that request.
Read Eleanor’s obituary that ran in the Santa Fe New Mexican here
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