Events

9/25: Fundraising Reception for Marty Chavez for Congress at ABQ Park Plaza Condos

September 24, 2011 by Democracy for N...

From Marty Chavez for Congress:

PLEASE JOIN
Robert McNeill
And Co-Hosts:
Arlene Chavez, Joanie Griffin and Tony Pedroncelli
For A FUNDRAISING RECEPTION
In support of
Marty Chavez
Candidate, NM 1st Congressional District
Sunday, September 25th, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Park Plaza Condos, Hospitality Room 1st Floor
1331 Park Avenue, SW, Albuquerque
(Park Plaza is a 15-story building on 14th Street SW, about a half a block south of West Central, and about half a block north of Park Ave.)

Suggested Contributions:
$250 Host, $100 Sponsor, $50 Friend, $25 Guest
RSVP to: Janis Hartley or janishartley [at] gmail [dot] com
Click for Flyer With More Info

Tonight: NM Voices for Children's Annual Spirit of Hope Celebration at ABQ BioPark Zoo

September 24, 2011 by Democracy for N...

From NM Voices for Children:
The 2011 Spirit of Hope Celebration is here! We are brimming with excitement as we complete the final preparations for today's event. The awards are ready for our 2011 Spirit of Hope Award Winners, the programs are printed and the linens are pressed. All we need is YOU!!

Enjoy great food, live music by Wagogo, face painting, raffle prizes and fun while helping us honor New Mexicans for their volunteer work, advocacy and public service on behalf of vulnerable children and families. This year’s family-friendly event is Saturday, September 24, 2011, 5:30-8:30 PM at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. Tickets are $75 and admit one adult and one child. Additional children’s tickets are $25.

9/27: Progressive Women for Balderas Meet and Greet Hosted by Prof. Margaret Montoya

September 23, 2011 by Democracy for N...

From Balderas for Senate:

PROGRESSIVE WOMEN FOR BALDERAS
Meet & Greet
Hosted by
Prof. Margaret Montoya
&
Dr. Carletta Bullock  Angela Chavez Adkins 
Hon. Diane Denish  Maria Martinez  Diana Montoya-Boyer  Suzanne Prescott  Charlotte Roybal   Dr. Karen Sanchez-Griego  Dr. Kristine Suozzi  DeAnza Valencia

Hon. Hector Balderas
Candidate for United States Senate
Tuesday, September 27th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
At the Boyer-Montoya Home—931 Green Valley Road, NW, ABQ
Click for Flyer (pdf)

Contributions Gratefully Accepted, But Not Required
RSVP: brian [at] hectorbalderas [dot] com or call

Report on Energized MoveOn and NM Unions Rally for Jobs, Not Cuts in Santa Fe 9/17

September 23, 2011 by Democracy for N...

This is a report from the field by Elizabeth Cook-Romero one of the citizen activists of MoveOn New Mexico. The group is involved in helping to coordinate a series of demonstrations in New Mexico advocating citizen action to help Rebuild the Dream.

9/23: ABQ MoveOn-SWOP Rally for American Dream and Protest Against Right Wing Hispanic Leadership Network

September 21, 2011 by Democracy for N...

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From MoveOn New Mexico: An Invitation to Action: Download INVITATION_Susana Que Has Hecho

WHAT: A Rally sponsored by MoveOn and SouthWest Organizing Project: Join us! If your group/organization would like to co-sponsor this rally, please notify us. This is a chance to EDUCATE, ACTIVATE, and ILLUSTRATE what’s really important to New Mexicans. You may choose to have a speaker, have an information table, or both.

WHEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

WHERE: ABQ CIVIC PLAZA, SE Corner 3rd St. & Tijeras NW