New Mexico

10/8: 20th Annual Barrett Foundation Fundraiser at Hotel Albuquerque/Casa Esencia

October 8, 2011 by Democracy for N...

From the Barrett Foundation:
Our annual fundraising event, Swing into the 20th Gala/After Party, is set for Friday, October 8, at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, as well as Casa Esencia –- Albuquerque’s most exclusive cocktail lounge and dance club. This year’s fundraiser is different from all others, because the pubic can attend both the Gala and After Party: Clubbing for a Cause, or just the After Party, so people of varying interests and demographics can participate. This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of the ever-growing population of homeless women and children right here in Albuquerque.

Patricia Madrid Endorses Martin Heinrich for U.S. Senate

October 7, 2011 by Democracy for N...

Today, among a crowd of supporters in Taos, New Mexico, Martin Heinrich received the endorsement of Patricia Madrid for his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Madrid served as the first woman attorney general in New Mexico's history and was the nation's first Latina attorney general. Madrid sent the following email to Martin’s supporters:

We New Mexicans know that the road ahead in this country is tough. However, I want to share with you something that makes me feel much better about our future: Martin Heinrich.

Today, I proclaim my sincere and unwavering support for Martin Heinrich to become our next U.S. Senator.

Don't Miss Liz Melendez Live at Albuquerque's El Rey Theater on 10/7, at Santa Fe Club Vanessie on 10/8

October 7, 2011 by Democracy for N...

She'll be back at El Rey on Friday, October 7, 2011

Liz Melendez excels as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, performer -- whether it's blues, rock, originals or classics. Liz is a South Valley native whose family has deep roots right here in New Mexico. She grew up listening to all the powerful and diverse stuff of the 60s and 70s played by her dad, both issuing from their stereo at home and the stages of Albuquerque, where her dad played guitar and bass within a vibrant local music scene of that era.

Encouraged and inspired by her dad and his fellow Albuquerque players, she picked up the guitar early in that exciting era of blistering live performances, and set out to be the best -- not just "for a girl guitarist" -- but the best, period. Many believe she succeeded. We're two of them. We're not alone.

Udall Holds Oversight Hearing on Federal Efforts to Clean Up Uranium Contamination

October 7, 2011 by Democracy for N...

U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM), chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Children’s Health and Environmental Responsibility, held an oversight hearing yesterday on the status of cleanup operations at legacy uranium mining and milling operations in New Mexico and elsewhere in the United States. Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) testified before the subcommittee about federal cleanup efforts.

10/8: ABQ Rally and March to End the Wars, Occupy Albuquerque

October 6, 2011 by Democracy for N...

From :
On the 10th anniversary of the Afghanistan war on Saturday, October 8, gather at the UNM bookstore at 11:00 AM for a PROTEST and DIE-IN, then March to University and Central in solidarity with the Encampment and Occupy Wall Street. We are the 99% -- Occupy Albuquerque!

Act Now to Stop War, End Racism, Stop Corporate Greed: $3 billion per day for war, 30 million unemployed. It's time to act! Sponsored by Albuquerque Coalition to Stop the Wars, ANSWER Coalition, Stop the War Machine, Vets for Peace

Help With Preparations: Come help build the October 8 protest. Banner and sign-making, phone banking -- Friday, October 7, starting at 6 PM at the ABQ Center for Peace and Justice, 202 Harvard (at Silver).

To get involved, to endorse, or for more information call 268-2488.