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Did Someone Say Petitioning is Fun?

  Did someone say petitioning is fun? Well, it can be. Sometimes you meet nice people who are happy to sign your candidate petition. They may even appreciate your efforts to step up and do the heavy lifting and thank you for your volunteerism. All smiles and...

Broadband poised for takeoff

By Marti Burt Children’s education, business start-ups, health care delivery, farm-to-table agriculture -- what doesn’t suffer from the current state of high-speed internet coverage in New Mexico? Rural areas are especially affected, but even our biggest urban areas...

‘If you want higher wages, let me tell you what to do’

By Michael Kelley A Southern newspaper editorial writer, weighing in on the evils of the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, warned readers that "You might be a member of a labor union next year, if this thing is passed and signed." Horrors! A bigger paycheck,...

Zero impact as important as zero emissions

by Joe Neidhardt, MD Many realize that we need to get to zero emissions of nitrous oxide, methane, and CO2 if we are going to address the climate crisis.  In addition, there is another zero we need to achieve;zero impact. Our western culture has been based on...

Mary Jane Parks appointed Vice Chair 2

The Vice Chair 2 position has been filled by Mary Jane Parks. Mary Jane is former Ward Chair of 4B.   She  is a 30-year renewable energy professional with experience in early-stage wind and offshore wave energy development as well as building the first solar-powered...

Marti Burt continues party work 

Marti Burt, who served as Vice Chair from March 17-Oct. 15, has resigned and will support Democratic causes by leading letter-writing campaigns and blogging for SFCDP’s newsletter and website. She was honored with the Susan Popovich award at the Ben & Carmen Lujan...

Santa Fe mayor debates one rival as another backs out

Republican mayoral candidate Alexis Martinez Johnson backed out of a Tuesday evening forum hosted by the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County shortly before the event began. She refused to be a part of a “hyper-partisan debate,” she said in a statement. Martinez...

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...