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From Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez

  Dear Friends, It has been a very busy few weeks! Over the weekend, I met with President Biden and requested his commitment to passing the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Assistance Act and he expressed his support for the legislation. I also made a direct request to...

Meet the Santa Fe County Primary Winners

Meet the Santa Fe County Democratic candidates moving on to the next prize - November 7, 2022. 1) Dev Atma Singh Khalsa, Santa Fe County Magistrate Court Bench, Division 2: 2) Santa Fe County Sheriff, Adan Mendoza; 3) Santa Fe County Commission Seats: Justin Greene...

Join us as we celebrate Pride Month In June

The Democratic Party of Santa Fe County is a proud sponsor of PRIDE 22 in Santa Fe. Find opportunities to support our LGBTQ+ Community by attending events, registering voters, and having fun. All Candidates who wish to walk in the parade with Dems are welcome to do...

It all started with a bucket

Volunteering: It all started with a bucket. Read on to learn more. Volunteering has been around for at least 400 years. It was around the 16th/17th centuries that the word “volunteer” was first used. But the context was war. In Europe, people, mostly men, volunteered...

Teresa Leger Fernandez – Helping New Mexico

Last week, President Biden signed a disaster declaration request to provide much-needed resources to Nuevo Mexicanos affected by the fires. Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to New Mexico businesses and residents from Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San...

Fair Districting Pledge

As printed in The Santa Fe New Mexican  Your April 20 story, “Judge allows lawsuit on maps to proceed” quoted the judge as saying the plaintiffs, including the Republican Party of New Mexico, made a “strong, well-developed case that [the redistricting bill] is a...

Monumental Dreams and Conversations

Chart Santa Fee is Seeking  Public Proposals CHART seeks proposals that will create a pool of prospective monuments, memorials, and works of public art that communicate what is important to residents of the city and county of Santa Fe. The goal of “Monumental Dreams...

Statewide Contested Candidate Pre-Primary Forum, Galisteo

Participatory government was on hand on April 9 in beautiful Galisteo. About a hundred people gathered on a warm, early Spring day to meet and greet the contested candidates running for Attorney General - Raul Torrez /Brian Colon; Treasurer - Heather Benavidez/ Laura...

WARD POWER

On Saturday, June 6, Connie Hvidsten and Alexa Maros spearheaded a fantastic event — the Ward Brunch & Brainstorm. Ward chairs, co-chairs, and others who attended supplied tremendous energy and enthusiasm to support our communities and strengthen our party. We...

Democratic Party of Santa Fe County Resolution: Pete’s Place Homeless Shelter

Democratic Party of Santa Fe County Resolution on the Operation of Pete’s Place Homeless Shelter May 31, 2025  Whereas City Council is now considering a proposal to cancel the current lease at Pete’s Place held  by Interfaith Community Shelter, as of July 31, 2025,...

TAKE ACTION. RESIST. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.

Take Action: Ways to Get Involved  Looking to make a difference in your community and beyond? Whether you have 10 minutes or want to commit long-term, there are meaningful ways to get involved. Note: not all activities listed below are live at all times. Blue...

Resilient Communities and Clean Energy SB48

Governor Lujan Grisham Signs Historic Investments in Resilient Communities and Clean Energy in SB48 into Law  Statewide coalition celebrates Senate Bill 48’s direct investments in local projects that create jobs, support families, and strengthen the communities most...