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Feed Rio Rancho Kids Featured at United Soccer Game
Sandoval Signpost staff - Posted Friday, September 8, 2023 11:46 am Original Article - https://sandovalsignpost.com/stories/feed-rio-rancho-kids-featured-at-united-soccer-game,43691 Halftime on the pitch at the NM United Soccer game August 23 featured Feed Rio...
Did You Know – September 2023
There are 4 villages in Sandoval County: Corrales, Cuba, Jemez Springs and San Ysidro. Village - A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town, with a population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. 1....
Rio Rancho Library Update: Protecting Our Freedoms
Several months back, we got a warning that Mass Resistance (a designated hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center) was going to request the Rio Rancho City Council remove books dealing with LGBTQIA+ lifestyles from the Rio Rancho Public Library. This was...
Feed Rio Rancho Kids
Feed Rio Rancho Kids Presented by the Democratic Party of Sandoval County https://vimeo.com/854701348/b396b3939e?share=copy
MAGA Malarkey: The Extremism You Missed From Republicans
MAGA Republicans found new lows with their extremism, hypocrisy, chaos, and — as President Biden would call it — malarkey. In case you missed it: Mike Pence bragged about his MAGA credentials, Vivek Ramaswamy floated a plan to let China invade Taiwan, MAGA Republicans...
NM Gas proposes storage facility
BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION In June 2023, a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility exploded in Cameron, Louisiana, leading to an evacuation of the entire town of 219 people, and rolling blackouts in the area. New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) wants to build an LNG facility...
Miss Information – THE SILLY SEASON
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary “During the dog days, politicians are in the Maine woods fishing and boozing, burglars are too tired to burgle, and wives think it over and decide not to decapitate their husbands.” Thus begins “The Silly Season,” a science fiction story...
New Mexico’s Housing Crisis (We’re not alone)
NEW MEXICO’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS: CAUSES, SOLUTIONS AND WHAT THE STATE IS DOING TO SOLVE IT On May 22, the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) held one of its regularly scheduled meetings. A report on homelessness and affordable housing was delivered to...
Thousands of New Mexicans Now Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Thanks to Biden-Harris Administration
The US Department of Education released the number of borrowers who are eligible for automatic loan relief under fixes to Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans implemented by the Biden-Harris Administration to ensure all borrowers have an accurate count of the number of...
What is it with New Mexico and Kids?
On June 14, 2023, the New Mexico Voices for Children released the “2023 Kids Count Data Book, State Trends In Child Well Being.” The annual “Kids Count” Data Book is prepared by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. It assesses how New Mexico children are faring in a number...
Did You Know – August 2023
Best State Rankings: New Mexico rankings on a number of important items compared to other states are nothing to write home about. The Best States rankings by U.S. News draw on thousands of data points to measure how well states are performing for their citizens. In...
Attempting To Repeal Enacted Legislation By Referendum Is Political Ploy; Bumper Crop Of Republican Sour Grapes
The New Mexico Family Action Movement holds itself out as being dedicated to the “sole purpose is protecting families and preserving freedom in New Mexico.” The New Mexico Family Action Movement works in association with the Family Policy Alliance(FPA) and Family...
One Year After Dobbs – Statement from the Democratic Party of New Mexico
On the One-Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision, DPNM Chair Velasquez Reflects on the Status of Reproductive Rights ALBUQUERQUE - Today marks one year since the US Supreme Court’s Dobbsv. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, overturning nearly 50 years of...
Environmental Justice in New Mexico
New Mexico is on the cusp of leading the nation in environmental justice. Recent actions at the federal level can propel our state to the forefront of this critical aspect of environmental policy. The Justice40 Initiative is a requirement of Executive Order...
Miss Information – PLEASE, SIR, I WANT SOME MORE
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary A shortened version was published in the Albuquerque Journal. Congressional Republicans have awoken, Rip Van Winkle-like, to find a Democrat in the White House. Despite their steadfast support for Trump’s budget busting tax cuts for the...
Did You Know – July 2023
Sandoval County ranks 11th as the best county to live in New Mexico by Niche, which combines dozens of data sets with millions of reviews to produce comprehensive rankings, report cards, and profiles for every K-12 school, college, and neighborhood in the U.S. ...
A BIG WIN FOR OUR NATIVE COMMUNITIES
A very recent US Supreme Court decision provided a big win for families in our native communities. Deb Haaland explains this momentous decision.
Upcoming Elections
Deb Dapson is running for the Rio Rancho City Council, District #1. She has been extremely active in the Democratic Party of Sandoval County (DPSC). Deb Dapson has served the DPSC for several years. She created and hosts our web page and has been an incredible...
Did You Know – June 2023
Sandoval County has an interesting and unique history. Here are some interesting facts about our county. Sandoval County has been a government entity since 1903. It was carved out of Bernalillo County. The name “Sandoval” comes from one of the large land holding...
Statement from the Democratic Party of New Mexico on the Shooting in Farmington
“The Democratic Party of New Mexico sends our heartfelt condolences to the Farmington community and the families who lost loved ones in today’s shooting and hope for a full recovery for everyone injured. We commend the brave law enforcement officers who put themselves...
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...
GOVERNOR RENEWS CALLS FOR ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN
On May 17, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, in response to the Farmington mass shooting, said she would again pursue an assault weapon ban and age restrictions for purchasing firearms. Both proposals were introduced during the 2023 NM legislative session and failed to...
First Friday Forum – May 5, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2F_rYJH1_U DPSC May 5th First Friday Luncheon Featured Speaker Vicki Estrada Bustillos
Volunteer of the Month – May 2023 – Nandini Pillai Kuehn
Nandini Pillai Kuehn is an active Sandoval Democrat. She is the Ward D Chair and has worked tirelessly to fill her Precinct Chair positions. (Ward D currently is the 2nd most organized ward in Sandoval County!) Her attention to details has helped us to focus...
Did You Know – May 2023
The demographics of Sandoval County are changing. Here are some interesting comparisons from the 2010 to 2020 census. 2020 Census 2010 Census 149,218 Size of Population 131,561 25% Under Age 18 29% 19% Over Age 65 12% 41% White 48% 3% Black 2% 14%...
Voting System & Voter Protection Bills Passed In 2023 Legislative Sessions
The Governor recently signed three Bills dealing with making voting secure and accessible to more New Mexicans. Many states are actively curtailing ease of access to voting stations for low income neighborhoods and minority groups (who traditionally vote for...
Miss Information – Speaking of Apes
Who knew Republicans were such jokesters, but these days they’re funnier than a barrel of flatulent monkeys. It turns out that January 6 was not an insurrection. It was a laugh riot, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene declaring, “I want to tell you something: If Steve...
Governor’s Actions on Legislation (2023 Legislative Session)
Extracted from Pete Dinelli’s Blog of April 10, 2023 The Governor signed a raft of bills by the deadline date of April 7th, 2023. The governor signed the enacted $9.6 billion budget plan for the fiscal year that begins on June1. The budget will boost state spending...
First Friday Forum – April 7, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfcZiPWmZmc The Democratic Party of Sandoval County April First Friday Meeting featured Speaker Gino Satriana
Election Fraud effort lacks credibility
The following letter was sent to the editor of the Rio Rancho Observer, and the paper has failed to print it. Therefore, the letter is being published here to let Sandoval County Democrats know that the allegations of election fraud are unfounded. Dear Editor, After...
Liberty and Justice
by Flora Lucero, Chair of the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all. Francis Bellamy, The Youth’s Companion, September 8, 1892 In a ward...
Miss Information – REPUBLICAN STATE SENATOR CRAIG BRANDT WOULD DENY CHILDREN EASY ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
Re-printed from the Rio Rancho Observer with permission. [Note: After this letter was published, the New Mexico Senate and House passed the bill, titled “School-Based Health Centers] on a party-line vote with support from only two Republicans.] Democrats and...
Did You Know – Upcoming School Board Elections
There will be School Board elections within Sandoval County on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The following school districts will have elections for school board members. All of the districts have 5 member boards. Bernalillo - 2 Seats up for election. Web Page: ...
Roundhouse Roundup – 2023 Legislative Session
The 2023 legislative session has ended with quite a number of bills having been passed and sent to the Governor. The Governor has until April 7 to sign or veto legislation and this article will be published before we know the outcome of every passed bill. A massive...
Volunteer of the Month – April 2023 – Judy Gordon
Maybe you’ve read all the Letters to the Editor in the Albuquerque Journal or the Rio Rancho Observer or surely you have read some of the Miss Information columns in past DPSC Newsletters. Well those poignant letters and columns come from our own Judy Gordon! Judy...
Volunteer of the Month – March 2023 – Steven Dapson.
Maybe you’ve noticed that the DPSC has a fine sound system that we use at all of our events. It was necessary for us to be able to broadcast our meetings, and really, for people to just be able to hear what speakers are saying. But have you noticed that there is one...
Sandoval County Update
While there are many issues facing Sandoval County, here are a few of the major ones. 1. Roads. The County maintains cover 1,100 miles of roadways stretching from the East Mountains to beyond Cuba. At a cost of approximately $1 million per mile to construct a road,...
DPSC – County Party Elections
Sandoval County Democrats, it is time for our County party elections! This is a great opportunity for all of us to get more involved with our local Party. The Precinct and Ward elections are open to all Democrats who have registered to vote at least 30 day prior to...
Miss Information – Democrats are fighting to keep us safe from gun violence
Once again, our own Miss Information (Judy Gordon) had the following Letter to the Editor published in the Albuquerque Journal recently. You go, Miss! With no help from Republicans, Democrats are fighting to keep us safe from gun violence If actions speak louder than...
First Friday Forum – February 3, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPMLO7PAqZc DPSC February 3rd First Friday Meeting Featuring Commissioners Bruch and Jones
Second Saturday Forum – January 14, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd-PXzEd0T4 Democratic Party of Sandoval County January 14th Second Saturday Meeting. Meeting Featured Speaker Senator Brenda McKenna.
First Friday Forum – January 7, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8hs5t700ak DPSC January 6th First Friday Meeting Featured Speaker Representative Kathleen M. Cates
Miss Information – GOP calls governor a grinch
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Re-printed from the Rio Rancho Observer with permission. On Dec. 13, the Observer posted an article to its website about the surge of patients pushing hospitals beyond their licensed capacity. The cause? A “triple-demic” of flu, COVID...
Gimme Some Truth – Democrats are voting our values and our humanity
By Barbara Jordan, President-elect, Sandoval County Federation of Democratic Women, as told to June Anglin, Chair, Precinct 146, DPSC Barbara Jordan lives in Rio Rancho, where she made a run for the mayor’s seat in 2022. As the founder of People Requiring Equality...
Gimme Some Truth – By getting involved in Democratic politics, young people can join a community to create positive change
By Hailey Fortin, Sandoval County Field Organizer for the 2022 Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign as told to June Anglin, Chair, Precinct 146, DPSC Some of us first met Hailey Fortin at the beginning of Kathleen Cates’ campaign for the State House of...
People Are Smart Enough to Govern Themselves
But we must guard against the anti- democratic behavior of the Republican PartyBy Senator Fred Harris In the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln spoke not only about our government of the people and for the people, but also by the people, reiterating the fundamental...
Second Saturday Forum – November 12, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqN12_WrrIs Democratic Party of Sandoval County November 12th Second Saturday Meeting.
First Friday Forum – November 4, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xebFfGYIjss DPSC November 4th First Friday Featured Speaker Democratic Candidate for NM Treasurer Laura Montoya
Albuquerque Journal Endorses Mark Ronchetti – What the …?
The Albuquerque Journal’s endorsement of Mr. Ronchetti for Governor would be funny if the consequences weren't so dire. "A Republican political neophyte with zero management experience." ".....has not served on a county commission, in a state cabinet post, in...
Democratic Party of Sandoval County Get Out the Vote Rally Town of Bernalillo October 8th, 2022
https://youtu.be/oQzdcEU-tLE The Democratic Party of Sandoval County held a Get Out the Vote Rally in Bernalillo on Oct. 8. The Democrats were treated to headline appearance from statewide, congressional, and local candidates. Event photos are available here:...
Re-Elect Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary
Gimme Some Truth – Assessor serves Sandoval County with exemplary smarts, skills, and integrity
By Sandoval County Assessor Linda Gallegos as told to June Anglin, Chair, Precinct 146, DPSC Linda Davide Gallegos is an incumbent running for re-election as Sandoval County Assessor. She is a dedicated public servant who has brought transparency and accountability to...
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Rally in Rio Rancho – September 9, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaXUipYII2M The New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grishamm visited Rio Rancho on Sept. 9, 2022,as she campaigns for re-election. More than 100 Democratic activists attended the Rally held at the Democratic Party of Sandoval...
DPSC Update Video – Helping Elect Democrats – September 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpdlWxFPL5w The Democratic Party of Sandoval County reports on its activities to help elect Democrats in Sandoval County and throughout New Mexico in the November 2022 election. The county chair and the county coordinated...
Second Saturday Forum – August 10, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_DMQOmKNG4 Democratic Party of Sandoval County September 10th Second Saturday Meeting.
This is a BFD (But Not in a Good Way)
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Republicans didn’t have a party platform in 2020 because electing Donald Trump was their platform. If Republicans revealed what they really stand for, it would be a recipe for defeat, so don't look for one in 2024, either. But Sen. Rick...
Who Serves New Mexicans?
Joe Biden delivers while Yvette Herrell says “NO!” By Nandini Pillai Kuehn, Ph.D., MHA, Retired Health Care Consultant, DPSC Ward D Chair On August 14, two letters appeared in the Journal. One was from Democratic Senator Ben Ray Lujan touting the CHIPS Act—spelling...
Gimme Some Truth – Michelle Sandoval Will Be a Voice for Young Voters
By Michelle Sandoval, Candidate for New Mexico House District 57, as told to June Anglin Chair, Precinct 146, DPSC Michelle Sandoval is the Democratic Party candidate for New Mexico House District 57. A native New Mexican, she has a BS from the University of New...
NM Rep. Matthew McQueen Addressed Placitas Democrats and Friends
https://youtu.be/MWYJhOQRzXE NM Rep. Matthew McQueen in summer 2022 addressed Placitas Democrats and Friends. Rep. McQueen represents Placitas due to 2020 reapportionment. The meeting was lively and he was well received.
Resilience: Surviving Political Stress and Making a Difference
A failed insurrection to prevent the peaceful transfer of presidential power. Decisions from the Supreme Court undermining abortion rights, the EPA, and our ability to control gun violence. The impending climate crisis. A global pandemic. And more. Are you feeling...
Gimme Some Truth – State House Candidate Will Advocate for Infrastructure, Public Safety, and Education
By Ramon Montaño, Candidate for New Mexico House District 23, as told to June Anglin, Chair, Precinct 146, DPSC A native New Mexican born and educated in Las Vegas, the Democratic candidate for House District 23 has a long history of public service with an emphasis on...
Second Saturday Forum – July 9, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5HdtZ_Kn78 DPSC July 9, 2nd Saturday Meeting Featured Speaker Josette Arvizu, Deputy Director of ProgressNow NM
Gimme Some Truth – County Commission Candidate Will Promote Family Businesses, Water Conservation, and Sustainable Growth
By Gregory Bennett, Candidate for County Commission District 3, as told to June Anglin, Chair, Precinct 146.1, DPSC Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Greg graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from California State University, East Bay. He moved...
First Friday Forum – July 1, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WAS40LxNLg Democratic Party of Sandoval County July 1st, First Friday Meeting
Unpacking John Adams and Independence Day
A version of this letter appeared in the June 12, 2022 edition of the Rio Rancho Observer. The author, an active Democrat and teacher, gave permission to the Democratic Party of Sandoval Count to use his letter. Editor: On July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote his wife,...
Second Saturday Forum – June 11, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6si_2kCproU DPSC Second Saturday Meeting Featured Speaker Sally Davis, Messaging Chair Blue CD2 NM
Sheriff Works to Make Our Community a Safe, Caring Place to Live
By Jessie James Casaus, Sandoval County Sheriff As Sandoval County grows, it’s essential that public safety enforcement agencies and community stakeholders work together to build positive interaction experiences. We continue to follow a positive team approach, which...
Gun Violence Not Fault of Gun Control Advocates
A version of this letter appeared in the June 12, 2022 edition of the Rio Rancho Observer. The author, an advocate for common sense gun laws, gave permission to the Democratic Party of Sandoval Count to use her letter. Editor: Your editorial headline on May 29, 2022,...
Gimme Some Truth – Advocate for Women, Children, Veterans, Wildlife, and Individuals with Disabilities Runs for State House
Kathleen M. Cates, Candidate for House District 44, as told to June Anglin, DPSC Kathleen M. Cates is a first-time candidate running for the NM House of Representatives District 44. A longtime resident of the area, she has been a business owner, homeowner, nonprofit...
Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot – Keep New Mexico Blue
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Re-printed from the Rio Rancho Observer with permission. The leak of the draft Supreme Court decision is a wakeup call that a handful of right- wing Christian theocrats are about to pull the plug on abortion rights. Denying women...
First Friday Forum – June 3, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGESjlmdjFs Democratic Party of Sandoval County First Friday Meeting June 3 Speaker Jessica Velasquez Chair DPNM
Condemnation of Treasurer, Tim Eichenberg’s Actions
From: Alexandria PILAND <alexpiland@msn.com>Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 6:15 PMSubject: Condemnation of Treasurer, Tim Eichenberg's Actions For Immediate Release: Letter to the Editor Contact: Alex Piland, Call or Text: 505.350-6590 Email: alexpiland@msn.com...
Second Saturday Forum – May 14, 2022
https://youtu.be/o1z-SbsAt-w Democratic Party of Sandoval County 2nd Saturday NM Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Privatized Medicare is Closer Than You Think
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Medicare Advantage—private insurance with much looser rules than Traditional Medicare—can be enticing. Compared to Traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage offers lower costs and extra benefits such as vision, hearing, and dental...
Gimme Some Truth Part II – More Wisdom for Democrats from Sen. Fred Harris
By Sen. Fred Harris as told to June Anglin, DPSC How Can Democrats Best Counter Smears from the Right and Best Tell Their Story? Currently, the Republican Governors Association is buying frequent television time to tell New Mexicans that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is...
First Friday Forum – May 6, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GL33mIQTHI Democratic Party of Sandoval County First Friday May 6th Anne Brady Romero Sandoval County Clerk
Governor’s Leadership and a (State) House Full of Women Create Progress for New Mexico
By Daymon Ely, NM State House Representative House District 23 I have served in the legislature for the past six years.In that time, I saw two major changes: 1 - a change from a Republican administration (Gov. Martinez) to a Democratic administration (Gov....
Gimme Some Truth Part I – Wisdom for Democrats from Sen. Fred Harris
By Sen. Fred Harris as told to June E. Anglin, DPSC Fred Roy Harris was born in 1930 in Walters, Oklahoma. After graduating from University of Oklahoma Law School with distinction, Harris was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 1956. At age 25, Harris was the...
Second Saturday Forum – April 9, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfeu70WpXb0 Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico's Land Commissioner, reported the success that her office creates with increased revenue, better environmental protections, and acknowledgment of native land rights.
U.S. Cable Subscribers Fund Russian Propaganda
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Russia has silenced independent media, and journalists are fleeing the country. The Russian people have virtually no access to fact-based, objective reporting. But lest you fear that Russians aren’t hearing Western voices, rest assured...
Looking to Our Party’s Future
Young leader offers pride and hope to Democrats By Jaden Chavez, Freshman, Political Science Major, UNM The world is used to telling people like me that our passions, priorities, and proposals don’t matter—or what’s almost worse, that they can simply wait. After all,...
First Friday Forum – April 1, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIGUReL56A8 Four Democratic candidates, Derrick Lente, Kathleen Cates, Michelle Sandoval, and Ramon Montana, for the New Mexico House 2022 election for seats based in Sandoval County updated attendees on their campaign issues and...
New Mexico Indivisible United 2022 Conference
READ CAREFULLY - Registration is first come, first served and places are limited! Greetings, Sandoval County Indivisibles! We are excited to invite you to the New Mexico Indivisible United 2022 Conference to be held April 29 and 30, 2022. This will be a chance to meet...
Early Childhood Education Constitutional Amendment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izt2IPHeu3g Sandoval County Democratic and Progressive Organizations present a video of a Webinar about the Early Childhood Education Constitutional Amendment that will be voted on the November ballot in New Mexico.