Martin Chavez

LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: Why I'm Endorsing Marty Chavez for Congress

October 13, 2011 by Democracy for N...

This is a guest blog by Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democrat serving as Mayor of Los Angeles, California, the third Mexican American to have ever held office in the city of Los Angeles and the first in over 130 years. He is also the current president of the United States Conference of Mayors. He was first elected mayor on May 17, 2005, and is currently serving his second term.

Raising His Voice

For real change to happen, bold and innovative leaders must step forward to lead. As a former labor organizer, a progressive activist, and Mayor of the great city of Los Angeles, I know what it takes to step forward at critical times to make the tough choices -– and because of that I can spot a leader who gets results when I see one.

Marty Chavez: End Wall Street Welfare

October 12, 2011 by Democracy for N...

This is a guest blog by Marty Chavez, candidate for Congress in the NM-1 Democratic primary.

Our classrooms are overcrowded. Our teachers are overworked. All due to misplaced priorities during budget cuts. And, the mega corporations? Record profits. They’re making more than ever before.

New Mexico’s working families are tightening their belts and doing more with less. It’s time for everyone to pay their fair share and end the corporate handouts!

Mega companies such as ExxonMobil, General Electric and Bank of America pay ZERO taxes -– and they’re not alone! Nearly 2/3 of U.S. corporations pay no taxes at all after deductions, refunds and credits.* In fact, General Electric recently closed a local New Mexico plant that cost us 400 high-quality jobs.

10/13: DWNM Pasta and Politics with CD1 Congressional Candidates at Nick's Crossroads Cafe in ABQ

October 12, 2011 by Democracy for N...

The Democratic Women of New Mexico
President Kathy Duffy Invites You To:
Victor Raigoza’s Pasta and Politics!

Special Guest Speakers - CD 1 Congressional Candidates
Martin Chavez
Eric Griego
Michelle Lujan Grisham

Thursday, October 13, 2011
Nick’s Crossroads Café (SW corner of Central and 4th SW)
Delicious Buffet
6:30 – 8:30 PM -- Tickets: $20.00*

For tickets: please contact Terri Holland at or terribk7 [at] aol [dot] com. Special thanks to: Richard E. Cooley - Adam Giron - Kooch Jacobus - Marie Sedillo. *All proceeds will go to the DWNM in preparation for our state convention on November 12, 2011.

TONIGHT 10/4: DFA-DFNM Meetup With Special Guests Marty Chavez, Jon Hendry

October 4, 2011 by Democracy for N...

This month's DFA-Democracy for New Mexico Meetup is set for TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00 PM at the Social Hall of the First Unitarian Church on the SW corner of Carlisle and Comanche in Albuquerque. Please RSVP. All are wecome to attend!

We'll be hearing from former ABQ Mayor MARTY CHAVEZ, who's a candidate in the Democratic primary race for Congress in New Mexico's First District. He'll be discussing his campaign and positions on the issues, and answering your questions.

Labor leader JON HENDRY, who serves as President of the New Mexico Federation of Labor and the business agent for IATSE local 480, will also be speaking to the group. He'll discuss workers' rights and the role of unions in today's anti-working class, anti-middle class political environment dominated by corporate and right-wing greed.

Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston Endorses Marty Chavez for Congress in NM-1

September 28, 2011 by Democracy for N...

Today, in an email to Chavez supporters, Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston endorsed Marty Chavez in his bid to represent New Mexico’s First Congressional District in the House of Representatives.

“If you've seen an episode of Breaking Bad, you know about the drama, the critical praise, and the awards the TV show has garnered –- but what some people still don’t know is that it's shot right here in Albuquerque! It's one of the great privileges of my life to do this show, but it's also what this production does for the community I've come to love," Cranston said.