The 2020 Legislative Session opens today and you can watch Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s State of the State address–scheduled to start at 12:30 pm–at www.santafenewmexican.com or www.nmlegis.gov.
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The Ward 4D meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 16th, at 6 pm has been canceled due to weather and road conditions. Stay safe, everyone!
What’s on the agenda for the 2020 Legislative Session? Come hear Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth, Speaker Brian Egolf and Victor Reyes, Director of Legislative Affairs for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, discuss legislative priorities for New Mexico.
Wednesday, January 15, 6:00-7:30 pm at the Center for Progress and Justice, 1420 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe. All are welcome!
You’re invited to our annual holiday potluck! Wednesday, Dec. 18th, 6-7:30 pm at 1420 Cerrillos Road. Bring a favorite family holiday dish or dish from your heritage to share. Enchiladas and beverages will be provided.
We’ll have children’s crafts and Mr. and Mrs. Donkey Klaus will make a special holiday appearance.
Also, please bring donations for Esperanza Shelter and Pete’s Place:
- Esperanza has requested $10-$15 gift certificates from Ross Dress for Less, Savers or Walmart.
- Pete’s Place would like NEW athletic or wool socks for men and women; NEW underwear for men and women; and lotion in toiletry (travel) sizes.
The Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County voted overwhelming in July to support an impeachment inquiry. Since then, even more evidence – especially with the President allegedly pressuring Ukraine to manufacture dirt on a political opponent and withholding foreign aid as leverage – has emerged to support an investigation. Thank you to all of our congressional representatives for supporting our Constitution, the integrity of our elections and voting for the inquiry.
Please join us for 10th Annual Ben & Carmen Luján Service Awards on Friday, October 18th, 6 pm at the Hotel Santa Fe.
Congressman Ben Ray Luján is scheduled to present the awards to Conny Maki and Mike Archuleta, who have given many years of distinguished service and leadership to the Party and our community. We are also honoring Debbi Kapp Brody and Sara Hume with the Susan Popovich Award, for their innovative grassroots organizing and ward leadership. You may host, sponsor a table or buy tickets HERE. 
The Democratic Party of Santa Fe County gives notice of the upcoming County Central Committee meeting to elect a First Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair, consider an amendment to the DPSFC Rules and to elect one State Central Committee member replacement (male). Details of the meeting are as follows:
When: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Where: Gonzales Community School Gymnasium, 851 W. Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Registration: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Call to Order: 10:30 a.m.
Proxy voting will be permitted in accordance with DPNM Rule 9-2.E. The proxy form for the September 28th, 2019 meeting has been sent to all CCC members. A proxy is “valid only when voted by a registered Democrat of the same ward as the person giving the proxy.” No CCC member may carry more than three proxies.
If you wish to run for First Vice Chair (male), Second Vice Chair (female) or the State Central Committee (male) replacement, we will post your 100-word personal statement on the DPSFC website and email your statement to all CCC members. Personal statements will be posted in the order received and compiled emailed statements will go out on September 19th and September 25th. Please send your statements (100-word limit) to communications.dpsfc@gmail.com.
Our order of business:
- elect the County Party First Vice Chair (male) for the balance of the 2019-2021 term.
- elect the County Party Second Vice Chair (female) for the balance of the 2019-2021 term
- consider an amendment to the DPSFC Rules, namely the Code of Conduct that was distributed earlier for the Open Comment period which closed on September 6th. The Rules & Credentials Committee is reviewing the comments received and will send the revised amendment and responses to submitted comments on September 13th.
- elect one CD-3 State Central Committee member (male) to replace one member who passed away earlier this year. Gender balance is required for members of the SCC, so we will select another male for this position.
The Credentials Committee will meet on Friday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. at 1420 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM to address any challenges which must have been filed in writing prior to that time.
The DPSFC Executive Committee voted overwhelmingly to endorse the Global Climate Strike planned for September 20th, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Roundhouse.
A member of the New Mexico YUCCA Steering Committee (Youth United for Climate Crisis Action) made a detailed presentation concerning the Global Climate Strike at the DPSFC Platform and Resolutions Committee meeting on September 5th. The Committee unanimously approved the following resolution, which was subsequently approved by the Executive Committee by a vote of 25-YES, 1-NO, and 1-ABSTAIN:
RESOLVED, that the DPSFC Platform & Resolutions Committee finds that the goals and objectives of YUCCA and the Global Climate Strike, as set forth at:
https://www.youthunited4climatecrisisaction.org/our-demands
are consistent with the provisions of the DPSFC Platform.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County should endorse, support and participate in the Global Climate Strike on September 20, 2019, at 11:30 am at the Roundhouse. Support shall entail setting up and staffing a Voter Registration Table at the event, public endorsement and assisting with publicity.
Join the Dapper Donkeys of the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County in the Historical/Hysterical Parade, this Sunday, September 8th. We’ll march with our banner and values statement placards to show what we Democrats stand for – and we’ll have fun with our Dashing Donkeys of the Day. Gather between noon and 12:30 pm on North Guadalupe Street by DeVargas Center for a 1:00 pm parade start. Look for the Donkeys with Bling and wear blue!
Join in community for a timely Fundraiser for Democracy & Immigrant Rights, featuring live music, dancing…and ice cream! All ages are welcome on Wednesday, August 21, 6-8:30 pm at 1420 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe. Lone Piñon will play traditional music of New Mexico and dance leader Lucy Salazar will get us going in the Cuna, Varsoviana, Valse de los Paños, Chotis, and more. Proceeds go to Santa Fe Dreamers Project, Somos Action (sister organization of Somos Un Pueblo Unido) and the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County.
Click HERE now to sponsor or buy tickets. Thank you for your generosity!