Democratic Party of Sandoval County Newsletter
May 2023
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” —Barack Obama
Announcements
First Friday Meeting
Second Saturday Meeting
Joan Baker, Political Affairs Director for the UA Local 412, Plumber & Pipefitters Union. She was recently awarded as a Woman of Influence by Albuquerque Business First for her work in bringing skilled trades training to rural and tribal communities. Joan is a former chair of the Democratic Party of Valencia County. Joan is working hard to ensure workers rights and the values of working families are upheld in New Mexico.
Tax Season 2025: Trump and MAGA Republicans Want To Make it Easier for the Ultra-Rich To Cheat on Their Taxes
As the Republican Study Committee pushes a blueprint that would help the...
In the News: DNC Billboards in Arizona Slam Trump’s Extreme Abortion Ban
In case you missed it, in the wake of the Arizona Supreme Court decision this...
Deb Dapson wins Rio Rancho City Council District 1 Runoff Election!
Our own very favorite Deb Dapson won the runoff election for the...
Interview With Deb Dapson: Newly Elected to Rio Rancho City Council
June Anglin had the pleasure of sitting down with newly elected City Councilor...
Gov. To Call Special Session On July 18 to Focus on Public Safety
On April 17, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she will...
News and Editorials
Tax Season 2025: Trump and MAGA Republicans Want To Make it Easier for the Ultra-Rich To Cheat on Their Taxes
As the Republican Study Committee pushes a blueprint that would help the ultra-rich cheat their way out of paying their fair share in taxes, DNC spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s MAGA minions in Congress would rather put...
Deb Dapson wins Rio Rancho City Council District 1 Runoff Election!
Our own very favorite Deb Dapson won the runoff election for the District 1 Rio Rancho City Council seat over Jim Owen, a former mayor of Rio Rancho by a vote total of 442 (53%) to 398 (47%). During the regular election Deb received the most votes out...
Gov. To Call Special Session On July 18 to Focus on Public Safety
On April 17, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she will call state legislators into a Special Session starting July 18. The session will focus on addressing public safety proposals. The governor said she expects the session to wrap up within...
Honoring Volunteers
Volunteer of the Month – June 2023 – Delbert Schafer & Karen Schafer
Delbert Schafer Delbert Schafer has served DPSC as the Chair of the Communications Team for the last election cycle. He was instrumental in organizing our website, email lists, digital ads, texting campaigns, post card projects, and all other facets of our party's...
Featured Story
Interview With Deb Dapson: Newly Elected to Rio Rancho City Council
June Anglin had the pleasure of sitting down with newly elected City Councilor Deborah Dapson to ask her about her recent elections. Yes, elections with an “s”—Deb won a runoff too. To what do you...
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