You'll get invited to our Meetups as soon as they're scheduled!
“ Our leaders, Barb and Mary Ellen are doing a great job. ”
— Ed and Ardis Hanish on Oct 5, 2007.
“ Great group. ”
— Rey and Ilsa Garduno on Aug 2, 2007.
“ Barb and Mary Ellen have done a great job on organizing this event and keeping the group going. ”
— Melissa Curry on Aug 4, 2006.
“ I was very impressed. The members are smart progressives. ”
— Kevin Cahill on Aug 4, 2005.
“ If you want to meet the people that make things happen, this is a good place to start and come back to. ”
— Claus on Nov 5, 2009.
“ To get a chance to interact with political candidates and officeholders, learn how to become a more active citizen activist and stay current on progressive issues and causes ”
— Barbara Wold on Sep 3, 2009.
“ The meetups are not only a nice place to talk with intelligent people, which many you agree with but also others whom you dont agree with and most importantly you learn something at every meeting. ”
— Richard E Cooley on Sep 3, 2009.
“ This is a great place to learn about what's happening with Dems,. There are always issues to discuss and smart people to discuss them. ”
— Laura Stokes on Sep 3, 2009.
“ Spread the word that we want good -- better -- government. ”
— bjudy on Sep 3, 2009.
“ it is where progressives take actiion. ”
— thomas m. slade on Apr 2, 2009.
“ if you want to be part of the government, be part of the solution come to our next meetup. ”
— Mary Ellen on Mar 6, 2009.
“ Good way to find out about local issues. ”
— Tara on Jan 8, 2009.
“ This meet up group is a good place to gain more information and insight into the issues. It is also a great place to get re-enthused. ”
— Paul McNaull on Dec 4, 2008.
“ The more involved grassroots progressives out there, the more chance we have of making real change. We need to increase the number of younger activists who attend. We older folk do vote and get involved, but we need to be training and exciting the next generation to be involved, especially on the local level - that's where the new leadership will develop. ”
— Terrell Wexler on Dec 4, 2008.
“ If you want to get to know other prgressive activists in thes area, this is a great group. ”
— Cornelia "Nili" Lange on Dec 4, 2008.
“ This group is fantastic. The people who show up are workers and they movers and shakers. ”
— Terry Riley on Nov 7, 2008.
“ Lots of new faces Thursday ”
— Bill Swift on Jun 5, 2008.
“ DFNM (including its fantastic website) is THE central clearing house for NM Progressive Democrats. If you are looking for any grassroots mover & shaker on the first Thursday of every month, she/he will be at the DFA-DFNM Meetup. P.S. I agree with Nancy Denker about identifying ourselves...particularly as we've grown. -Lynn Jacobs ”
— LYNN JACOBS on May 16, 2008.
“ have the gov's assistant come to the next meetup. I agree. We ARE the progressive caucus Maybe also Dianne Denish, to liven up the summer.Hopefully, Jim Dean and soon.Maybe have Brian Colon report on DNC meeting? ”
— jeannecarritt on May 2, 2008.
“ This is a great way to keep informed & involved. ”
— Suzanne Jacobi on Mar 7, 2008.
“ loved the mix of politics, policy and analysis. ending with the GOTV work was a great idea. Also got a lot of value out of the announcements, really offers a way to connect people, ideas and events. ”
— Tim Keller on Mar 6, 2008.
“ We're glad we attended and will attend again. Participants need to abide with the "rules" and respect each other's right to speak in turn. It was obvious that many participants had their own agenda and wanted to spend time on it. ”
— carl and marilyn weik on Jan 4, 2008.
“ Glad to meet that woman running for Dame Heather's post. She was extraordinary! ”
— Daniel Samek on Dec 6, 2007.
“ I have been absent for a long time. I am so impressed with Mary Ellen, Barb and everyone involved, for their extreme efforts keeping the organization going! Outstanding!!! ”
— A former member on Sep 7, 2007.
“ It is great to see a good turnout during the summer of so many committed people. I wish I had seen some young college students. Some students must be local. ”
— A former member on Jul 7, 2006.
“ It’s nice to see that Democracy for NM joined forces with Terry Riley’s group. It appears that the three of you, Maryellen, Barb, and Terry, work very well together. All three of you deserve an huge pat on the back! Great job!! ”
— Cheryl G on Apr 7, 2006.
“ good one tonight, outside of the person that tried to tell that other guy he couldn't speak unless he had a question... glad i attended... ”
— ron on Nov 3, 2005.
“ I think this is a great group, all with different goals and ideas but we need that. ”
— Ana on Oct 6, 2005.
“ Good group...can't always get there due to biz and having to spread my energy wisely. ”
— sue smoot on Sep 2, 2005.
“ Active and committed. These are people I respect doing work I appreciate. ”
— Douglas W. Clark on Apr 8, 2005.
“ Barb and Mary Ellen are exceptional organizers and facilitators. Thanks to you both! ”
— Laurie on Jul 7, 2005.
“ It was great to see such good attendance, but sad that most of the attendees were old f*rts like myself! ”
— Alan Kemp on Aug 7, 2007.
“ The "usual" very rude people who carried on their own conversations among themselves made it very difficult to hear the already projection-challenged speakers. I can't understand why these rabel-rousers can't GROW UP and SHUT UP. ”
—A former member on Jan 8, 2005.
“ The group is passionate and motivated. Effective direction and action are needed. ”
— Kent Langsteiner on Nov 3, 2004.
“ Great group with wonderful members, guests and facilitators. Good place to interact with other progressive Democrats, share information and keep up on the latest. ”
— Charles R. Powell on Apr 4, 2008.