Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 North Main Street in Belen, New Mexico, as the "U.S. Senator Dennis Chávez Post Office".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 North Main Street in Belen, New Mexico, as the "U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez Post Office."
Sponsors: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie Ann [D-NM-1]
Target Audience
Population: Residents and users of the USPS facility in Belen, New Mexico
Estimated Size: 7000
- The bill pertains to the renaming of a specific postal facility in Belen, New Mexico.
- Belen, New Mexico, has a population of approximately 7,000 people as of the latest census.
- Renaming a postal facility typically has minimal impact on the day-to-day lives of individuals, as it is largely symbolic.
- The impact is primarily on residents or individuals who interact with the renaming process or have a connection to the honoree.
Reasoning
- The policy involves renaming a USPS facility, which is largely a symbolic act, thus having a low impact on the residents' day-to-day life.
- The budget is relatively small and likely will cover costs associated with new signage and public notices.
- Belen has a population of about 7,000; direct impact will be confined mostly to locals who use the postal services regularly.
- The renaming may have cultural or emotional significance to the residents familiar with Senator Dennis Chavez's contributions.
- Overall, the policy is expected to have minimal tangible effects on wellbeing but may have slight sentimental value for some residents.
Simulated Interviews
postal worker (Belen, New Mexico)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.25 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's nice to honor Senator Chavez with the post office renaming.
- For me, it's just a name change and doesn't really affect my work.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
teacher (Belen, New Mexico)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming it adds to our town's character, recognizing a local hero.
- I feel proud every time I visit the post office.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
retired farmer (Belen, New Mexico)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change won't make the mail go faster, but it's a nice gesture.
- I appreciate it, knowing Chavez's contributions to our state.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
business owner (Los Lunas, New Mexico)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming doesn't affect my business operations.
- It's a nice touch though.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
historian (Belen, New Mexico)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It gives us a reason to remember Senator Chavez's role.
- Symbolic acts like this contribute to cultural heritage awareness.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
nurse (Belen, New Mexico)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This isn't likely to change anything for me personally.
- It's a good honor for Chavez, but my day-to-day remains the same.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
high school principal (Belen, New Mexico)
Age: 59 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Will motivate my students to learn about Senator Chavez.
- Useful for educational purposes, though it doesn't affect me directly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
college student (Belen, New Mexico)
Age: 25 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's cool that our post office has an historical figure's name.
- Doesn't change my mail schedule or life, though.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
retired postal worker (Belen, New Mexico)
Age: 71 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a wonderful tribute to my long career, now linked with Senator Chavez.
- It's sentimental more than anything.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
journalist (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Age: 53 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s good news but doesn’t affect my life.
- Interesting to cover as a news piece.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $10000 (Low: $5000, High: $20000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The primary consideration is ensuring that stakeholders are informed about the name change effectively.
- Local community involvement might be required for any public dedication ceremony.