From the Rio Rancho Observer – Feb. 28, 2021 State Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, professes grave concern about the quality of New Mexico’s educational system and can’t wait for schools to open for in-person learning. Yet he recently introduced legislation that would force the public to pick up the tab for religious school education …
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Feb 22 2021
Republicans’ Failure
From the Rio Rancho Observer – Feb. 21, 2021 – https://rrobserver.com/letter-to-the-editor-republicans-failure/ While Republicans claim to espouse old-fashioned traditional values, the failure of Republican senators to convict former president Trump for fomenting the Jan. 6 insurrection — with overwhelming Republican concurrence — gives striking new meaning to the word patriotism. In their view, patriotism is promoting …
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Feb 20 2021
File Your Candidacy
Hello Democrat! Are you ready to make a positive difference in our community? Then consider becoming a Precinct Captain, Ward Chair, or County Party Chair. Here is the link to declare your candidacy. Click here to register as a Candidate for the Democratic Party of Sandoval County You can find more information at sandovaldemocrats.org, or email alexpiland@msn.com if you …
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Feb 15 2021
Second Saturday Video – February 13, 2021
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Jan 20 2021
The Journal Failed to Defend Democracy
By Judy Gordon The Trump-incited insurrection that took place to prevent Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote for President-elect Biden was appallingly predictable. Since he began campaigning in 2015, Trump has been a threat to American democracy. He has inflamed the Republican base with violent rhetoric, stated he would consider both the 2016 and …
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Jan 19 2021
Key to the Nation’s Future Is Finding Common Ground
Published in the Rio Rancho Observer Jan. 17, 2021 The horrifying scenes of the Jan. 6 attack on our nation’s Capitol are indelibly etched in our psyches. Those powerful images of destruction and terror coming from within our populace will become iconic reminders of the pernicious consequences of hate and division, and will always remain …
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Jan 18 2021
Democrats Work for a Bright Future
By Delbert Schfer Published in the Rio Rancho Observer Jan. 17, 2021 A letter to the editor submitted by Mr. Moulton printed in the Jan. 10 issue of the Rio Rancho Observer painted a bleak political future that he alleges stems from Democratic Party evilness. Let me assure you that his assessment is incorrect. …
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Jan 16 2021
Call for County Party Elections
Pursuant to the official Call for the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Spring 2021 State Central Committee (SCC) meeting, I am writing to provide you with the call to the Sandoval County Central Committee meeting. We are required by DPNM Rules to hold a County Central Committee (CCC) meeting in odd-numbered years for the …
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Jan 10 2021
Second Saturday Video – January 9, 2021
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Jan 08 2021
No Joe, we’re not in a climate crisis… but yes, we are!
Check out this editorial from Rich Lowry that also appeared in the Albuquerque Journal on December 28, 2020. https://coastalcourier.com/opinion/no-joe-were-not-in-a-climate-crisis/ My response? The article by Rich Lowry on Monday December 28, 2020 makes it sound like there is nothing to do on climate change. It quotes a single reference to Bjorn Lomborg’s work. From this Mr. …
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