Democratic Party of Sandoval County Newsletter
March 2023
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors” Plato
Announcements
First Friday Meeting
Lunch at The Range Cafe
Hon. Brian Colon will speak
Please join your fellow Democrats at the March 3 First Friday Luncheon sponsored by the Democratic Party of Sandoval County.
The Hon. Brian Colon, former New Mexico State Auditor, will headline the event.
Attendees may purchase food from the menu of the restaurant. Please join us for this special event.
The event will also be live streamed on Facebook, and later it will be posted on the county party’s YouTube account and linked to its Website, www.sandovaldemocrats.org
Second Saturday Meeting
March 11th, 2023 – CANCELLED (Due to Party Elections)
Last Saturday Coffee Klach
Socialize with fellow Dems on Saturday, March 25th at 11:00am at Sandoval Dem Party Headquarters, 661 Quantum Road, Rio Rancho. To be held in the Conference Room or, weather permitting, the patio behind the building. Coffee shop in building will be open. You may want to bring some goodies to share.
Come enjoy some lively talk, laughs, and sip some great coffee or tea!
News and Editorials
Sandoval County Election 2026 Results
Sandoval County Commissioners and Other Offices Commission, District 1 Paul Madrid (D), 9,328 (63%) Commission, District 3 Frank Smith Jr. (D), 7,983 (51%) Sheriff John Paul Trujillo (D), 34,082 (54%) Assessor Gerred Prairie (D), 33,923 (54%) Probate judge Donna...
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Honoring Volunteers
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...
“Democracy’s Not A Spectator Sport” Volunteer Opportunities and Contacts
Volunteer Opportunities and Contacts
• Run for Office, Ward Chair, or Precinct Chair—contact Alex Piland
at chair@sandovaldemocrats.org.
• Communications Team—contact Delbert Schafer at
schafer42@gmail.com.
• Fundraising and Event Planning—contact Karen Schafer at
karenjean44@gmail.com.
• Research Team—contact Ann Kepley at ann.kepley@gmail.com.
• Videography/Event Streaming—contact June Anglin at
juneea
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VOTE!
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Featured Story
Sandoval County Election 2026 Results
Sandoval County Commissioners and Other Offices Commission, District 1 Paul Madrid (D), 9,328 (63%) Commission, District 3 Frank Smith Jr. (D), 7,983 (51%) Sheriff John Paul Trujillo (D), 34,082...




