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Did you know? Only 15% of eligible voters cast their vote in the recent Rio Rancho municipal election.
Coming up on 14 April, we have a runoff election for the office of Rio Rancho mayor with our very own Alex Piland. We can win this one if we get out the Democratic vote. If you live in Rio Rancho and are a Democrat—or a Democrat-leaning DTS: check your voter...
Congratulations, Karissa!
On 3 March, Karissa Culbreath won reelection to Rio Rancho's District 5 City Council seat with 54% of the vote, defeating a well-funded challenger. Way to go, Karissa!
Save 14 April to vote in Rio Rancho: Alex Piland is in Runoff Election for Rio Rancho Mayor!
On March 3, Alex made the top 2 in a crowded field for the mayor's race and is now in the runoff, scheduled for April 14. She faces a Republican opponent (officially, municipal elections are non-partisan, but political affiliation naturally affects an individual's...
Michael Baron Leads Write On NM! project
How would you like to alter public opinion, "right the ship," and help steer a new course for New Mexico and our country? Join Dr Michael Baron on the "Write On NM!" project. It requires NO experience, and as little or as much time as you wish to devote to it, on your...
MLK Day 2026
US House Representative Melanie Stansbury gave an impassioned speech at the 2026 MLK ceremony and luncheon, hosted by the SCLC. Rep. Stansbury emphasized how New Mexico protects its citizens from the cruel chaos of this administration by feeding hungry kids and...
Founders of Feed Rio Rancho Kids recognized by SCLC
Karen Schafer and Kitty Perez were recognized by the SCLC at the 2026 MLK luncheon and ceremony. Read more about Feed Rio Rancho Kids and how you can help!
How Democrats help YOU
Democrats work hard to provide a healthier, stronger, “more perfect” union. Learn how Democrats have helped Sandoval County and how Republicans supporting their greedy, corrupt leader are trying to pillage our citizenry.
Sandoval County DEMOCRATIC PARTY 2026 PRE-PRIMARY Ward meetings
Download the schedule of County Pre-Primary Ward Meetings, running 1-7 February 2026. Democrats registered in our county will elect 53 state-convention delegates, by Ward, who will represent the county and vote accordingly at the March 7th State Pre-Primary...
Alex Piland throws hat in the ring for Rio Rancho Mayor!
Alex Piland has announced her candidacy for mayor of Rio Rancho. Visit her at Facebook and support her campaign!
Join the team at Storehouse West
Volunteer with us at Storehouse West on Wednesday, December 17, anytime between 8AM and 4 PM. We'll be prepping and packaging food. At noon, we'll also help give out food packages. For more information, see this page.
MLK Day Celebration Luncheon, 19 January 2026
Save the date 19 January 2026 for the MLK Day celebration luncheon, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish, D'Arco Hall, 1502 Sarah Road SE, Rio, Rancho, NM. Keynote speaker will be DeMark Liggins, the newly elected national president of the...
Run for Something! File by 6 January 2026
We need Democrats in county and municipal offices! Rio Rancho and Bernalillo will hold municipal elections.in March 2026. Read about the current City of Rio Rancho government and its expiring seats here. Interested in running? Check out the RR Candidate Guide. Visit...
From the County Chair – April 2025
WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT
WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS. With the announcement that the Pentagon is sending another 3,000 soldiers to the southwest, I thought it might be a great time to share this. (edited) Here's the...
From the County Chair – February 2025
My Dear Democrats, I know that life is hard right now.We are faced with more and more absurdities each day, and any effort seems to be a sisyphean undertaking.Still, we must continue to fight to hold the line in our state.(See the end of this email for insight into...
From the County Chair – January 2025
My Dear Democrats, We need YOU We are looking to fill Precinct Chair positions. Most are open. Precinct Chairs will meet other democrats in your precinct and help them to become familiar with DPSC. This includes our activities and volunteer opportunities. We are...
From the County Chair – December 2024
My Dear Democrats, I write this, my last “From the Chair” of 2024, with profound sadness. We have lost a man who has been a shining light and inspiration to many. Senator Fred Harris left us November 23rd, 2024. He was 94 years old. He is survived by Sandoval...
America Finally has Its Mussolini
Turns out over ½ the voters who went to the polls last month are rubes and suckers. They were conned, once again, by the biggest conman in American political history. Donald J. tRump even strikes poses like Benito Mussolini did in the 1930s. Only instead of...
Democratic Party of NM Chair Jessica Velasquez on the Passing of Fred Harris
Albuquerque- Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Jessica Velasquez released the following statement on the passing of Fred Harris: The Democratic Party mourns the loss of one of our greatest giants with the passing of Fred Harris as we remember the seemingly...
From the County Chair – November 2024
Hello Democrats! First, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, if you have not yet voted PLEASE DO SO TODAY! Voting ends on November 5th at 7 p.m. Don’t wait until the last minute to vote. We need you to help bring our Democratic Party candidates over the line. If 2016 taught us...
A History Lesson: Presidential Voting Results 1960-2020
In the past 64 years there have been 16 presidential elections. An analysis of their results is interesting. 8 of the 16 have been won by Dems, the other 8 by Reps. There have been a number (1/2) of very close elections (4% difference), given the popular...
HOLIDAY INITIATIVES BY FEED RIO RANCHO KIDS
The start of holiday season finds Feed Rio Rancho Kids working to meet additional needs of the kids at the schools we serve. We are continuing our appeal for kids’ winter coats in all sizes (6, 8, 10, 12, 14) for both girls and boys. The TV drive for coats...
From the County Chair – October 2024
From the Chair: Signs, Signs, Everywhere a sign? Well, not really. You may remember that we had two hundred Biden/Harris signs. After our convention, we moved to a green option and found some Kamala stickers to paste onto the signs we had. Now? They are ALL GONE! ...
SENATOR FRED HARRIS AND MARG ELLISTON: REFLECTIONS ON THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION AND 2024 ELECTION
Background We interviewed two distinguished Sandoval County Democrats who have made invaluable contributions to the Democratic Party over many years—former Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris, 93, and Marg Elliston, 80. Between them, they have probably run and attended more...
Albuquerque Journal Poll Reveals Voters Concerns On Major Issues
Causes Of Crime Believed To Be Drugs, Poverty And Homeless Not Broken Justice System; Crime Viewed As Big City Issue; Economy Viewed As Fair To Poor; 75% Support Age Restrictions On Purchase Of AR-15 Rifles, 52% Support Ban; Support For Border Wall Increases By Region...