Democratic Party of Sandoval County Newsletter
March 2024
“Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Announcements and Events
Elections
ELECTION DAY – OCTOBER 3RD!
By Ward D Chair, Nandini Pillai Kuehn An important election has crept up on us - for the Middle RIo Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) and Stephanie Russo Baca is our candidate to support. The MRGCD makes rules about and protects our key water source, the Rio...
WHO IS WHO IN SANDOVAL COUNTY Candidates
I have received several requests to post candidate website links on our web page. Unfortunately, we are not able to right now. We will not post until candidates have registered for their election. This can be a problem. We know that “Early money is like yeast -- it...
Did You Know
New Mexico Democrats Feed Kids
In 2025, Republicans cut SNAP benefits for the entire country. Fortunately, New Mexico had a Democratic governor who fought for the 460,000 New Mexicans who receive food assistance. Governor Lujan Grisham applied $30,000,000 in state funds toward food assistance so...
New Voices
New Mexico Democrats Feed Kids
In 2025, Republicans cut SNAP benefits for the entire country. Fortunately, New Mexico had a Democratic governor who fought for the 460,000 New Mexicans who receive food assistance. Governor Lujan Grisham applied $30,000,000 in state funds toward food assistance so...
Opinions and Editorials
This is a BFD (But Not in a Good Way)
By Judy Gordon, DPSC Secretary Republicans didn’t have a party platform in 2020 because electing Donald Trump was their platform. If Republicans revealed what they really stand for, it would be a recipe for defeat, so don't look for one in 2024, either. But Sen. Rick...
Who Serves New Mexicans?
Joe Biden delivers while Yvette Herrell says “NO!” By Nandini Pillai Kuehn, Ph.D., MHA, Retired Health Care Consultant, DPSC Ward D Chair On August 14, two letters appeared in the Journal. One was from Democratic Senator Ben Ray Lujan touting the CHIPS Act—spelling...
Unpacking John Adams and Independence Day
A version of this letter appeared in the June 12, 2022 edition of the Rio Rancho Observer. The author, an active Democrat and teacher, gave permission to the Democratic Party of Sandoval Count to use his letter. Editor: On July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote his wife,...
Sheriff Works to Make Our Community a Safe, Caring Place to Live
By Jessie James Casaus, Sandoval County Sheriff As Sandoval County grows, it’s essential that public safety enforcement agencies and community stakeholders work together to build positive interaction experiences. We continue to follow a positive team approach, which...
Featured Story
New Mexico Democrats Feed Kids
In 2025, Republicans cut SNAP benefits for the entire country. Fortunately, New Mexico had a Democratic governor who fought for the 460,000 New Mexicans who receive food assistance. Governor Lujan...
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