Sandoval County Redistricting 2022
Upcoming Elections
Deb Dapson is running for the Rio Rancho City Council, District #1. She has been extremely active in the Democratic Party of Sandoval County (DPSC). Deb Dapson has served the DPSC for several years. She created and hosts our web page and has been an incredible...
Did You Know – June 2023
Sandoval County has an interesting and unique history. Here are some interesting facts about our county. Sandoval County has been a government entity since 1903. It was carved out of Bernalillo County. The name “Sandoval” comes from one of the large land holding...
Statement from the Democratic Party of New Mexico on the Shooting in Farmington
“The Democratic Party of New Mexico sends our heartfelt condolences to the Farmington community and the families who lost loved ones in today’s shooting and hope for a full recovery for everyone injured. We commend the brave law enforcement officers who put themselves...
Volunteer of the Month – June 2023 – Delbert Schafer & Karen Schafer
Delbert Schafer Delbert Schafer has served DPSC as the Chair of the Communications Team for the last election cycle. He was instrumental in organizing our website, email lists, digital ads, texting campaigns, post card projects, and all other facets of our party's...
GOVERNOR RENEWS CALLS FOR ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN
On May 17, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, in response to the Farmington mass shooting, said she would again pursue an assault weapon ban and age restrictions for purchasing firearms. Both proposals were introduced during the 2023 NM legislative session and failed to...
Message from the First Vice-Chair
By Greg Bennett First Vice-Chair In the past month, Sandoval County Democrats elected individuals for several party positions. Along with the returning Ward Chairs, we elected two new members to our leadership team, so please welcome Ward F Chair: Michael Barger and...
Volunteer of the Month – May 2023 – Nandini Pillai Kuehn
Nandini Pillai Kuehn is an active Sandoval Democrat. She is the Ward D Chair and has worked tirelessly to fill her Precinct Chair positions. (Ward D currently is the 2nd most organized ward in Sandoval County!) Her attention to details has helped us to focus...
Did You Know – May 2023
The demographics of Sandoval County are changing. Here are some interesting comparisons from the 2010 to 2020 census. 2020 Census 2010 Census 149,218 Size of Population 131,561 25% Under Age 18 29% 19% Over Age 65 12% 41% White 48% 3% Black 2% 14%...
Voting System & Voter Protection Bills Passed In 2023 Legislative Sessions
The Governor recently signed three Bills dealing with making voting secure and accessible to more New Mexicans. Many states are actively curtailing ease of access to voting stations for low income neighborhoods and minority groups (who traditionally vote for...
Miss Information – Speaking of Apes
Who knew Republicans were such jokesters, but these days they’re funnier than a barrel of flatulent monkeys. It turns out that January 6 was not an insurrection. It was a laugh riot, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene declaring, “I want to tell you something: If Steve...