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Senator Peter Wirth Legislative Plans

Wirth Legislative Plans (continued) Over the last few years the Legislature has been very effective at building mechanisms for creating better long-term revenue stability, including using “new money” to set up a series of permanent funds. This year we’re looking to do...

Winners of the 2024 Ben and Carmen Lujan Awards

Richard Ellenberg, a retired attorney, is a former chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico and of the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County. As DPSFC chair he is credited with modernizing the party’s operations. He graduated from Brown University and earned his...

When the Middle Class is Strong

Remarks from Chair Roybal ‘When the Middle Class is Strong’ Good morning, fellow Democrats! Thank you for being here today. My name is Henry Roybal. I was county commissioner for this district from 2015-2023 and now I am serving the community as chair of the...

SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS

Please share with your friends VOLUNTEER PHONE BANK ACTIONS Below is a list of phone bank volunteer opportunities to share with your key contacts, active volunteers, and fellow Democrats. This is a good list of "fired up and ready to go" phone bank volunteer...

There’s so much to do: Outside of New Mexico

We appreciate your willingness to volunteer for the party. As the fall Coordinated Campaign begins, the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County is preparing for the beginning of texting.  National (Democratic National Committee):  Click here National (Harris/Walz...

Debt of Gratitude And Next Steps

Good evening, friends. First, I want to emphasize again that the American people owe President Biden an enormous debt of gratitude for the unparalleled progress he has delivered over the last four years. It is our job now to honor that legacy with a firm commitment to...

Biden Delivers

When people ask what has President Biden done for them, for the country and in public policy, point to his accomplishments in his first term only. Biden has done more for American in his first term than any president in recent memory. Click on Biden Delivers.  ...

People’s Court?

Is the Magistrate Court being operated as a “people’s court”? Two candidates for District 2 Magistrate Judge disagreed on that question in the DPSFC forum on May 22.  Melissa Mascarenas, a former court monitor and paralegal, argued that the current Magistrate Court,...

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...