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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.
Take the Quiz: Whatever It Is I’m Against It
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Test your knowledge of New Mexico politicians.Match the quote with the speaker and be reminded once again why it’s critical to vote Democratic up and down the ballot. Download the document to test your skills.
Second Saturday Forum – March 12, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwsaD-2PQQo State Sen. Brenda McKenna provided the head line presentation at a lively Second Saturday meeting. Take a look and listen for yourself on this video.
First Friday Forum – March 4, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMVZWm6YUdA The First Friday Meeting in Bernalillo featured presentations by Democratic candidates who will run in County wide races in the June primary and November General Election. Watch this video to acquaint yourself with the...
Jerry Saxton, Placitas Democratic Leader Dies
Jerry Saxton was born in Dallas on July 18, 1941. Sadly, he lost a fast, vicious battle with malignant melanoma at the UT Southwestern University hospital in Dallas on February 23, 2022. He leaves behind his wife, Janice, his brother Ben, his daughters Jana and...
Second Saturday Forum – February 12, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cJ7nOg_FrY Democratic Party of Sandoval County Second Saturday February 12th Meet the Candidates
Support Establishment of a School of Public Health
From the Santa Fe New Mexican - February 11, 2022
The Insurrectionist Next Door
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary In the past, far-right-wing extremists were viewed as a fringe element that could be contained. But Robert A. Pape, political science professor at the University of Chicago and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats,...
First Friday Forum – February 4, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU_CuOARmkw Democratic candidates for municipal elections in the town of Bernalillo discuss their vision for the town in a First Friday meeting hosted by the Democratic Party of Sandoval County.
Making A Difference in Sandoval County
Secretary of State safeguards New Mexicans’ voting rights and our democracy By Maggie Toulouse Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State I entered public service as County Clerk of Bernalillo County in 2007. Since then, motivated by my passion for democracy, my time as...
The Health Security Plan for New Mexicans
All New Mexicans deserve quality healthcare By Ann E. Kepley, Precinct 132 Chair, DPSC All New Mexicans deserve a home- grown health care system that reflects our unique healthcare needs. New Mexicans deserve an affordable plan that provides coordinated preventive...
Making A Difference in Sandoval County
Courts not only stayed open during Covid, they evolved to better serve New Mexico’s residents By Julie Vargas and Briana Zamora, Justices of the New Mexico Supreme Court We’re proud— and honored—to be the newest members of your New Mexico Supreme Court. Appointed by...
Last Week’s Columns are Just Mansplaining
This letter to the editor appeared in the Dec. 26, 2021, issue of the Rio Rancho Observer Dear Editor, On last week’s editorial page of the Rio Rancho Observer, one of the newspaper’s reporters explained what the Democratic Party of Sandoval County needs to do to win...
Republican Commissioners Vote for Gerrymandered Map
Democratic Party of Sandoval CountyContact: Alexandria Piland, Chair 505-350-6590 chair@sandovaldemocrats.org For Immediate Release Dec. 10, 2021 Rio Rancho --The Sandoval County Commission's Republicans showed their true colors at last...
No to Republican Gerrymandering
Last week’s editorial condemned the Democrats’ principled opposition to Rod Adair’s radically gerrymandered redistricting maps, declaring it to be a “fiction” based on “inaccurate narratives.” The Observer claims it is illogical to object to packing Native Americans...
County Commissioner Advances the Safety and Well-Being of County Residents . . . and Our Pets
By Katherine Bruch, Sandoval County Commissioner, District 1 I took office on January 1, 2019, and hit the ground running by sponsoring a resolution in support of state legislation to fund spay and neuter programs. Since that time, I have worked hard for the residents...
Proposed Plans for County Disrespects Native Americans
Democratic Party of Sandoval CountyContact: Alexandria Piland, Chair505-350-6590chair@sandovaldemocrats.orgFor Immediate Release Nov. 25, 2021 By Isaac Chavez, Vice-Chair, Democratic Party of Sandoval County At the Sandoval County Commission Meeting of November 18,...
Sneaky Shenanigans in Sandoval County Redistricting
County Commissioners engage in political shenanigans Bert Coxe of Corrales on Nov. 19 wrote a comment piece published in The Paper about the moves by Sandoval County Commissioners to set up pro-Republican gerrymandered commission districts. Original artical appears in...
Republican’s Redistricting Consultant Insults Public Commenters
Media ReleaseDemocratic Party of Sandoval CountyFor Immediate Release Nov. 19, 2021 On November 18, the Sandoval County Commission meeting presented a shameful performance by the Republicans. Their redistricting “expert” presented four different plans, all of which...
Letter Smearing Democrats Was Misleading
Published on November 14, 2021 in the Rio Rancho Observer The letter of Charles Sullivan of Albuquerque in the Rio Rancho Observer of Nov. 7, 2021, disappoints. Some of the presented “facts” have some basis; some have some basis but are used misleadingly; some are...
The Governor’s Many Accomplishments
Published on November 14, 2021 in the Rio Rancho Observer For a variety of historic and geographic reasons, New Mexico struggles to overcome a legacy of poverty, lagging educational achievement and sluggish economic growth. Last week’s letter to the editor by Charles...
Panelists: Plans for Plutonium Transportation Put New Mexicans at Risk
By Hannah Grover This story originally was published by the New Mexico Political Report and is republished with acknowledgment....
Public Safety and the Rio Rancho Police Department
By Gail PinkepankArticle appeared in the ABQ Journal Opinion Section on November 15, 2021 It’s no wonder that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently appointed Jason Bowie,who was serving as Deputy Chief of the Rio Rancho Police Department (RRPD), asSecretary of the...
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Big PhRMA Claims of Harm “Overblown”
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Remdesivir is the COVID-19 drug that can shorten hospital stays. Gilead, its developer, received $162 million in federal funding for clinical trials and other assistance to accelerate its market availability. Gilead also benefited from...
Sandoval County Indivisible Promotes Progressive Agenda
Join us for progressive politics, education, and camaraderieBy Bert Coxe for the members of Sandoval County Indivisible. I was asked by our fearless Chairwoman Alex Piland to write a paragraph letting you all know about Sandoval County Indivisible (SCI). SCI is part...
First Friday Forum – November 5, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg95-rgLB58 Watch the video. The New Mexico Secretary of State said she is running for re-election. Also, she urged all to resist Republican attempts to limit voting rights.
Making A Difference in Sandoval County
Commissioner of public lands protects our natural resources for generations to comeBy Stephanie Garcia Richard, Commissioner of Public Lands Hello fellow Democrats! This is Stephanie Garcia Richard, your commissioner of public lands, reaching out to let you know how...
Advanced Energy Can Fuel New Mexico’s Economy
By Katherine Bruch, Sandoval County Commissioner, Dist. 1 This summer, smoke from wildfires as close as the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and as far away as the Sierra Nevada’s, blanketed New Mexico. Ongoing drought and heatwaves are threatening public safety and...
Trying to Understand Fear of Critical Race Theory and Diversity Programs
By Trip Jennings, New Mexico In Depth- October 30, 2021This story was originally published by New Mexico In Depth - https://nmindepth.com/2021/10/30/trying-to-understand-fear-of-critical-race-theory-and-diversity-programs/ I’ve been watching school board races across...
Stop Lying About Gary Tripp and Have a Serious Discussion of the Issues
School boards can have significant implications for our children’s education, which is why voters in Rio Rancho School District 1 deserve a serious discussion of the vastly contrasting positions of myself and my opponent. Yet Robyn Schmalz’s letter in last Sunday’s...
Bowie an Excellent Choice for State Public Safety Secretary
It’s no wonder that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently appointed Jason Bowie,serving as Deputy Chief of the Rio Rancho Police Department (RRPD), as Secretary ofthe New Mexico Department of Public Safety. To help prevent the violent incidents wehave seen around...
Press Must Treat Candidate Fairly
The Rio Rancho Observer in its Oct. 10 editorial and opinions page threw its policy out the window that banned publication of letters that tout or attack specific candidates for election. The attack came against Gary Tipp in a nonpartisan election for Rio Rancho...
KEEP SANDOVAL BLUE EVENT
The Democratic Party of Sandoval County’s Premier Event with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Occurred September 25, from 3 to 5 pm at the home of John Arango in Algodones. The Event attracted Activists and Candidates on a Beautiful Autumn Day. Please join us for...
Second Saturday Forum – October 9, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2y8ebCqmL8 The Democratic Party of Sandoval County and Sandoval County Indivisible host Member of Congress Teresa Leger Fernandez as the keynote speaker in a joint virtual meeting. Candidate for Auditor Zack Quintero will log in as the...
State Senator Gregg Schmedes Discourages Vaccinations and Masking
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary We are advised to consult our doctor if we have concerns about getting the COVID-19 vaccination. But what if your doctor is a politician who promotes misleading information about vaccines and masking? What if your doctor advocates not...
Making A Difference in Sandoval County
Sandoval County Treasurer Improves Critical Office to Better Serve Community By Jennifer Taylor, Sandoval County Treasurer The first nine months of 2021 have been busy, yet very exciting, as the newly elected Sandoval County Treasurer. Through my previous experience...
New Mexico’s GOP Candidates for Governor are Anti-Educator
While Governor Lujan Grisham is Endorsed by the NEA, GOP Candidates Support Policies that Harm Educators Today, National Education Association-New Mexico (NEA-NM) endorsed Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for a second term, touting her moonshot investment in New...
Gary Tripp: The Only Choice for Rio Rancho School Board, District 1
A Dedicated Lifelong Educator Squares Off Against a Right Wing Extremist The following letter is Gary Tripp’s response to Brenner’s baseless accusations (click here to read selected Brenner tweets) that the Rio Rancho Public Schools are teaching critical race theory....
First Friday Forum – October 2, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyXQvA0MITI Democratic Party of Sandoval Friday Speaker Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard
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Gary Tripp – His Good Ideas for Improving Our Schools
By Melissa Fernandez I was heartened to read Gary Tripp’s letter in the Rio Rancho Observer. His good ideas for improving our schools were a much-needed antidote to Patrick Monroe Brenner’s willfully ignorant screed published the week before. No, critical race theory...
Las Familias Solidarity
The Democratic Party of Sandoval County supports the efforts of this Sandoval County organization to help asylum seekers in the El Paso area. Please consider helping them out. Las Familias Solidarity - September 1, 2021 Trip Summary Every month, our team drives to El...
Exhausted Educators Deserve Support and Respect
Insults and complaints demoralize dedicated, hard-working teachers Billie Helean, 1st Grade Teacher, Rio Rancho School Employees Union President, Labor Employees Union President, and Labor Liaison to the DPSC Executive Committee When we finished the last school year,...
First Friday Forum – September 8, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2bowPhob8Q Democratic Party of Sandoval County First Friday Featured Speaker Commissioner Katherine Bruch
Republican Cancel Culture is Coming for Your Vote
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Democrats have proven we can overcome voter suppression through the strength of our ideas and organizing energy. But Republicans are not deterred in their efforts to undermine democracy. They are now positioning themselves to nullify...
Indigenous Solutions Can Contribute to Equity In Our Communities
Indigenous educators must ensure Indigenous knowledge and ancestral wisdom are perpetuated By Jon Ghahate, Cultural Educator, Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterRe-printed from the Green Fire Times with permission. Each of the 573 U.S. federally recognized Indigenous...
President Biden Delivers Remarks on Afghanistan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHM_1YOXpg4 President Biden Delivers Remarks on Afghanistan
First Friday Forum – August 6, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCVQ9Srdigk Democratic Party of Sandoval County First Friday Speaker Rep. Derrick J. Lente House District 65.
Vote on Unmasking People Is Reckless
From the Rio Rancho Observer Sunday, August 8, 2021. Reprinted with permission of the author. https://rrobserver.com/letter-to-the-observer-vote-on-unmasking-people-is-reckless/ Given that transmission rates are through the roof and case count rates are spiking, the...
Union: RR Schools Are Safe
By Argen Marie DuncanEditor aduncan@rrobserver.comReprinted from the Rio Rancho Observer with permission Teachers union leaders assured parents Thursday that they and Rio Rancho Public Schools management have worked together to make in-person learning safe and...
Lawmakers Should Stress Vaccinations, Not Attacks
On July 29, news broke that the CDC had become exceptionally alarmed about the extreme danger of COVID’s Delta variant. On the same day, Senate Republican Leader Sen. Greg Baca (District 29-Bernalillo and Valencia) and Senate Republican Whip Sen. Craig Brandt...
Miss Information – Corporations’ Avowed Support for Democracy Quickly Evaporated
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Before last February, Miss Information had not set foot in her neighborhood Walmart. Her stance was a protest against Walmart’s notoriously poor treatment of its employees. That changed in February when the New Mexico health department...
Local Volunteers Aid Asylees
Volunteers travel to border bringing needed suppliesBy Sue Hoadley, Volunteer assisting asylum seekers A volunteer group of Albuquerque concerned citizens travel to El Paso/Juarez every month to take needed basic supplies to the asylum seekers (asylees) who cross over...
PRESS New Mexico Fights White Supremacy
An Interview with Barbara JordanBy Deb Dapson, President, Sandoval County Federation of Democratic Women As President of the Sandoval County Federation of Democratic Women, I was privileged to hear Barbara Jordan, leader of PRESS New Mexico, speak. Wanting to...
Second Saturday Forum – July 10, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SieNaqf3Qo Rio Rancho City Councilor Karissa McCall Culbreath updated the audience of the Democratic Party of Sandoval County's Second Saturday event about the latest happenings of the Rio Rancho City Government, including the recent...
REQUIRING LAW DEGREE FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE IS A NO-BRAINER!
The Rio Rancho City Charter should be amended to require the Rio Rancho Municipal Judge to possess a law degree from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and be a member, in good standing of the New Mexico State Bar. New Mexico does not currently...
Miss Information – Water in the Fuel Tank: Trump Cuts Taxes, Economy Sputters
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Republicans promised the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) would pay for itself by stimulating economic growth. They argued that federal tax revenues would rise because of higher wages, increased investment, and higher corporate profits....
CD1 Election: Mostly Good News for Democrats
By Isaac Chavez, Vice Chair DPSC First the good news, and there’s lots of it! We improved our winning margin by two percentage points compared to President Biden's in the Sandoval County portion of CD1! We flipped five precincts that Trump won, and we improved in...
We Must Vote in 2022 to Preserve Democracy
By Fred Harris, Former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma After the South Carolina primary, as it became increasingly clear that Joe Biden would be the Democratic presidential nominee, he and the country began to realize that his inauguration would produce a "Franklin...
Second Saturday Forum- June 12, 2021
The Democratic Party of Sandoval County met in person at 11 a.m. June 12 for its monthly Second Saturday Meeting. NM Auditor Brian Colon provided the attendees an overview on the work of the State Auditor's office.
Miss Information – Unemployed People Want to Work, but Not for Poverty Wages
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Republicans and the media are quick to point the finger at expanded unemploymentbenefits for employers’ current hiring woes. The Albuquerque Journal asserted, “We’re competing with unemployment,” claiming that the $300 weekly...
Online Access Serves Public Interest, Keeps Politicians Accountable
Our New Mexico legislature made Zoom access available during their 2021 NM Legislative session. I found this great because the public could so readily be part of the NM House and Senate committee hearings, and full House and Senate votes, and for me specifically on...
Teresa Leger Fernandez Meet and Greet – June 5, 2021
CD1 Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez held a Meet and Greet with her Sandoval County constituents in an in-person event held at La Entrada Park in Corrales. (A short excerpt.)
First Friday Forum – June 4, 2021
Monthly meeting of the County Democratic Party, and first in-person meeting in more than a year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Featured speaker was Joseph Maestas, Public Regulation Commissioner for District 1 in northern New Mexico. Additional County officials...
REQUIRING LAW DEGREE FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE IS A NO-BRAINER!
The Rio Rancho City Charter should be amended to require the Rio Rancho Municipal Judge to possess a law degree from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and be a member, in good standing of the New Mexico State Bar. New Mexico does not currently...
Native American Democratic Caucus Gets Out the Vote
Gu Wa Tse How Ba (Hello Everyone). My name is Aleta “Tweety” Paisano-Suazo (Acoma/Laguna) and I am the Chair of the Native American Democratic Caucus of New Mexico (NADCNM). NADCNM’s Mission is to is to proactively institutionalize inclusion, engagement, and...
Moores’ Comments on Native Ancestors Un-civilized
From the ABQ Journal - May 22, 2021 DURING A recent forum Republican candidate Mark Moores described his ancestors as having “civilized” our ancestors, the Indigenous people who lived here. Ironically, he is running against Melanie Stansbury for the seat vacated by...
Journal CD 1 Endorsement Was Disappointing
From the ABQ Journal - May 26, 2021 THE ALBUQUERQUE Journal endorsement for CD 1 was disappointing. New Mexico needs new voices and fresh thinking to solve the problems facing the state. Melanie Stansbury is a native New Mexican who will pursue what is best for New...
Legislative Highlights 2021 Regular and Special Sessions
Sen. Brenda McKenna, New Mexico Senate District 9, highlights legislative accomplishments.Sandoval Democrats stand squarely behind Sen. McKenna and the New Mexico Legislature. Full Report available here.
A better way to spend money
From the Rio Rancho Observer - May 9, 2021https://rrobserver.com/letter-to-the-editor-a-better-way-to-spend-money/ Rio Rancho city officials in preparing the municipal budget for 2021-22 should invest resources in future growth and development, instead of increasing...
How FAR Can We Go?
The Special Election campaign in Congressional District 1 (CD1) is going full speed toward June 1—regular voting day. Early voting has already begun! Time is running out to get solid, factual information regarding candidates in order to make a positive choice for New...
When Democrats Vote—Democrats Win
Already cast your ballot for Melanie? Thank you. Want to help with the campaign? Go to Melaniefornm.com to volunteer or donate. Haven't voted yet? Here is information to help you vote at your convenience. May 18th is the last date to request an Absentee Ballot. To...
Second Saturday – May 8, 2021
Our May 8, 2021, Second Saturday meeting featured a representative of Ole New Mexico talking about the social issues and legislation backed by the organization
Right Wing Pushes False Narrative to Suppress Peaceful Protests
Black Lives Matter Protesters Were Extraordinarily NonViolent This summer’s Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests were overwhelmingly peaceful. But the Republicans’ blatantly false talking points claim that BLM protests in the wake of the murder of George Floyd were...
Vote for New Mexicans
Published in the May Sandoval Signpost New Mexicans elected large Democratic majorities to the State House and Senate, sending the clear message that all citizens deserve a better, fairer, and brighter future. And the state legislature delivered! We now have the...
We twist and shout over political ads in CD1
From the Albuquerque Journal - April. 27, 2021 AFTER HEARING Sen. Mark Moores’ ad in which he says that Rep. Melanie Stansbury did not help pass legislation for exempting state income tax on Social Security payments in the 2020 legislative session, I knew I had to...
CD1 Voters: Be aware! Special Election
On June 1, 2021, a muy importante special election is being held for the CD1 Congressional seat left vacant by Congresswoman, Deb Haaland, who is now the Secretary of the Interior in the Biden administration. The best person to fill that seat is MELANIE STANSBURY. She...
State Senator Brandt is Out of Step with his Constituents
From the Rio Rancho Observer - April 4, 2021 Last week’s Observer provided a valuable service by publishing two opinion pieces and a feature article asking lawmakers of both parties to briefly share their views on the recent legislative session and their hopes for...
First Friday – April 2, 2021
Video of the monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of Sandoval County. This one, moderated by Katherine Bruch, Commissioner for Sandoval County District 1, featured a get-to-know the newly elected Chair, Vice Chair, and Ward Chairs of the County Party. Plus, a...
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF SANDOVAL COUNTY ELECTS OFFICERS
Alexandria “Alex” Piland, Rio Rancho, is the new Democratic Party of Sandoval County Chair. Elected on March 20th, she will serve for two years. Isaac Chavez, Algodones, was elected Vice-Chair. Piland is an educator, union organizer, and activist who has worked...
Writer Opposes Brandt’s Education Stance
From the Rio Rancho Observer - March 9, 2021 https://rrobserver.com/letter-to-the-observer-writer-opposes-brandts-education-stance/?fbclid=IwAR12uv9uRairnOgsbwkfL2InTh28_ESOqWjWr1AcR1XYg5tCesQ3qcOPPds Describing state Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, as a proponent of...
First Friday – March 5, 2021
https://youtu.be/5vxXSnGIYLU New Mexico Democratic Candidates for the soon to be vacated Congressional Dist. 1 seat held by US Rep. Deb Haaland as she moves to the Sec. of Interior. The candidates will be selected by members of the state committee from the district to...
Brandt is Out of Touch With What Schools Need
From the Rio Rancho Observer - Feb. 28, 2021 State Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, professes grave concern about the quality of New Mexico’s educational system and can’t wait for schools to open for in-person learning. Yet he recently introduced legislation that...