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Sandoval County 2023 Election Results – Winning Democrats
Winning Candidate Office William Woodman Corrales City Council (2) Michelle R. Frechette Corrales Councilor at Large Julieann M. Quintana San Ysirdo Councilor at Large Vivian Keetso Cuba School Board (1) Adan Delgado Cuba School Board (4) Amelia Trujillo Jemez...
Optimism with Action Makes It Happen: An Interview with Sen. Fred Harris
By Senator Fred Harris as told to June Anglin, DPSC On September 5, the Washington Post quoted a Wall Street Journal poll finding, “too old to run for president captures Joe Biden at least ‘somewhat well.’” President Joe Biden and his likely opponent in 2024,...
Message from the First Vice-Chair
By Greg Bennett First Vice-Chair Dear Democrats and Extended Families, I hope the holidays are off to a great start for you. As you probably know, we have a new office. It is located at 3949 Corrales Road, Corrales, Room 110. This office is, about 3 times larger than...
Did You Know – December 2023
3 of the top 10 employers in Sandoval County are governmental entities. 4,491 businesses in 2023 within the county. 72% of businesses have less than 5 employees. Less than 1% of businesses have 100 or more employees. Largest job counts by occupation. Office and Adm...
Miss Information – DEMOCRATS VS. MAGA REPUBLICANS: FROM THE SUBLIME TO THE ALARMING
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary A Sandoval County Democrat recently asked me for bullet points highlighting Biden’s accomplishments and a comparison of Democratic and Republican party platforms to bolster his arguments in favor of President Biden. A brief bullet point...
Did You Know – November 2023
There is an active volcano in Sandoval County. It is located in the Jemez Mountains. Valles Caldera, Jemez Volcanic Field Type: Ash-flow caldera, viscous domes, basaltic flowsSignificance: One of the largest young calderas on Earth; type area for resurgent ash-flow...
Texas and New Mexico Democrats Issue Joint Statement on Greg Abbott’s Border Fencing Along Texas and New Mexico Border
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa and Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Jessica Velasquez issued the following joint statement on Greg Abbott’s latest border distraction: “Earlier this month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the placement of razor...
From the County Chair – November 2023
Hello Democrats! We have an office, but what a long, strange trip it’s been! We will be leasing Suite 110 of the Territorial Plaza Building in Corrales. This office was within our budget and had so many amenities that we just couldn’t let it slip by. The office...
New Mexico Congressional Districts Court Case: Impact on Sandoval County
On Friday, October 6, after a weeks long trial, State District Judge Fred Van Soelen of the 9th Judicial District based in Clovis, ruled in a 14 page decision to strike down a lawsuit file by State Republicans alleging Democratic lawmakers gerrymandered New Mexico’s...
Did You Know – October 2023
Since New Mexico obtained statehood in 1912, Sandoval County has been remarkably accurate in predicting the winner of each presidential race. The only elections where Sandoval County failed to back the overall winner were in 1912 (Theodore Roosevelt won the state on...
From the County Chair – October 2023
HELP WANTED Hello Democrats! Fall is already full of fun, fiery foods, and fundraisers. Please be sure to see our events calendar at sandovaldemocrats.org to keep up to date on all things democratic in our county. Would you please consider telling/writing/videoing a...
Federal authorities announce plan to safeguard sacred tribal lands in New Mexico’s Sandoval County
In an effort to safeguard sacred tribal lands, federal authorities announced a plan Monday to protect more than 4,000 acres (1,619 hectares) within the Placitas area in New Mexico’s Sandoval County. The U.S. Department of the Interior and federal Bureau of Land...
ELECTION DAY – OCTOBER 3RD!
By Ward D Chair, Nandini Pillai Kuehn An important election has crept up on us - for the Middle RIo Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) and Stephanie Russo Baca is our candidate to support. The MRGCD makes rules about and protects our key water source, the Rio...
WHO IS WHO IN SANDOVAL COUNTY Candidates
I have received several requests to post candidate website links on our web page. Unfortunately, we are not able to right now. We will not post until candidates have registered for their election. This can be a problem. We know that “Early money is like yeast -- it...
Sandoval County Competitive School Board Races
There are 3 competitive school board member races in November, 2023 in Sandoval County. They are in Rio Rancho, Cuba and Jemez Valley. Listed below are the names of the candidates for these races. If you live in any of these 3 locales, you can contact the school...
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...
From the County Chair – September 2023
Hello, Democrats! The Keep Sandoval Blue Fundraiser was a BIG SUCCESS! We had over 110 people attend, the food was great, and we met our fundraising goal. You may have noticed that I was not at Keep Sandoval Blue. Unfortunately, I had a mild case of COVID,...
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...
From the County Chair – August 2023
Hello Democrats! The 4th of July Parades, one in the Village of Corrales and one in the City of Rio Rancho, were a huge success. We had the biggest, most elaborate and beautiful birthday cake float of any other organization in either parade. The masterpiece float...
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.
Message from the First Vice-Chair
By Greg Bennett First Vice-Chair I want to start by thanking all of you who showed-up to speak on behalf of our librarians at their recent Library Board meeting in Rio Rancho. A member of Mass Resistance, who was greatly outnumbered by the Sandoval County Dems, once...
From the County Chair
First, we heard from Progress Now, NM that a group called Mass Resistance was planning on speaking to the Rio Rancho City Council regarding banning books at the Rio Rancho Library. Vice Chair Greg Bennett moved quickly and mobilized over fifty people to turn...
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
Message from the First Vice-Chair
By Greg Bennett First Vice-Chair In the past month, Sandoval County Democrats elected individuals for several party positions. Along with the returning Ward Chairs, we elected two new members to our leadership team, so please welcome Ward F Chair: Michael Barger and...
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...
From the County Chair – Just the Facts
By Alex Piland, Chair, DPSC March 2023 was a hard month. It was full of meetings where we had to look at many spreadsheets. (Believe me, for this old English teacher, that is a hard task, indeed!) I am going to switch my left-brain on and give you some...
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...
From the County Chair – What Does Your Party DO When We Are Not in an Election Cycle?
By Alex Piland, Chair, DPSC The Executive Committee of the Democratic Party is working hard to help focus the efforts of our party. With that in mind, we have come up with some tentative goals and strategies to meet those goals. The goals include coverage of...
First Friday Forum – February 3, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPMLO7PAqZc DPSC February 3rd First Friday Meeting Featuring Commissioners Bruch and Jones
From the County Chair – Calling all Sandoval Democrats to our county party elections
By Alex Piland, Chair, DPSC Be a party animal! Do you know why there is no Second Saturday luncheon in March? It’s time for our county party elections. Ward meetings are held first to determine your precinct and ward leaders. These meetings will be on March 11, 12,...
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...
From the County Chair – Looking ahead to a productive 2023
By Alex Piland, Chair, DPSC Welcome to 2023, Democrats! Martin Luther King Day on January 16 is fast approaching! There are two very important things about this special day in 2023. First, there is the annual luncheon. I encourage everyone to please purchase a ticket...
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...
From the County Chair – Election Recap
By Alex Piland, Chair, DPSC We had amazing wins and devastating losses. There was no red wave in the 2022 election cycle! As you know, Democrats swept New Mexico’s upballot races. That is good because it was critical for the state’s future. As of January 2023, all...
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...
From the County Chair – These Are the Most Important Things You Can Do Right Now.
By Alex Piland, Chair, DPSC Dear, dear Democrats, We are in the midst of a very contentious election cycle, and WE NEED EVERYONE’S HELP! First, please turn out for the Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Rally on October 8 in the Town of Bernalillo. We need help canvassing,...
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...
From the County Chair – Democrats Deliver for New Mexico!
By Alex Piland, Chair, DPSC At press, we have a scant 69 days until the election. It’s time for Democrats in Sandoval County, New Mexico, and the United States to tell people loud and proud about all we’ve accomplished due to the hard work and dedication to the...
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...
From the County Chair – The Election Cycle Is Here, And It Will Take All of Us to Win
By Alex Piland, Chair, DPSC Our amazing CD-1 U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury will be in La Entrada Park on August 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. along with Sandoval County Commissioner Kathy Bruch and candidate for House District 44, Kathleen Cates. It would be great if...
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...
From the County Chair – Activism Works! We need YOU to volunteer!
How many times have you heard Democratic Party of Sandoval County officers say that we need your help? We need ward chairs, precinct chairs, volunteer coordinators, canvassers, phone bankers, texters, people to help staff the office, and communications volunteers. Too...
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,...
From the County Chair – Republican County Commissioners Traffic in Election Conspiracy Theories
Last Tuesday, the Democratic Party of Sandoval County attended a “work session” by the Sandoval County Commission. The session focused on 2020 election conspiracy theories being peddled to the commission for the past two months in an effort to get the commission to...
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...