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.
Preamble to the 2024 Democatic Party Platform
America is an idea—one that has endured and evolved through war and...
Did You Know – April 2024 – Election Turnout
It’s awfully hard to unset incumbents in local elections, especially...
Donald J. Trump: Symptom of an American Disease
Many of us know Donald Trump to be a conman, grifter, and a habitual liar. ...
Interview Judy Deutsch – Advocate for Justice
Many Sandoval County Democrats know Corrales resident Judy Deutsch from DPSC...
News and Editorials
Did You Know – April 2024 – Election Turnout
It’s awfully hard to unset incumbents in local elections, especially when very few people turn out to vote! In last month’s city council elections in Rio Ranch, 3 incumbents were up for reelection. One race (District 4) had 3 candidates and the incumbent won...
Interview Judy Deutsch – Advocate for Justice
Many Sandoval County Democrats know Corrales resident Judy Deutsch from DPSC events and candidate fundraisers. Some of us were privileged to hear her compelling testimony at the county commission and library board meetings where book banning requests were on the...
Preamble to the 2024 Democatic Party Platform
America is an idea—one that has endured and evolved through war and depression, prevailed over fascism and communism, and radiated hope to far distant corners of the earth. Americans believe that diversity is our greatest strength. That protest is among the highest...
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
Democratic Values Make Historic Leaps Forward in Legislative Session
Gun Safety, Housing, Environmental Protections, & More-Democrats Make Historic Progress Across the Board In the 2024 30-day Legislative Session, Democrats made huge leaps forward for the...