Join The ABQ Democracy for America-Democracy for NM Meetup Group

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Dec 3 7:00 PM

60 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.003

Our December Meetup will feature an interactive session with the new Democratic Party of New Mexico team including Chairman JAVIER GONZALES, Executive Director SCOTT FORRESTER and New Media Organizer JOHN DYRCZ. We'll also be hearing from Lt. Governor candidates BRIAN COLON and JOE CAMPOS, who'll be talking about their campaign platforms and taking your questions. Don't miss this one!

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22 Yes
3 Maybe

Nov 5 7:00 PM

32 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.004

At our November Meetup we'll be hearing from JASON ESPINOZA, who is the field director of THINK NEW MEXICO, a highly respected nonpartisan think tank here in New Mexico that's been doing some excellent work on education and ethics, including a push to ban political contributions from special interests and lobbyists. You can learn more about the organization here: http://www.thinknewmexico.org/. Two of their staff members recently wrote a guest post on the Democracy for New Mexico blog, which discusses their work on campaign finance reform. You can see it here.

We're also pleased that RAY POWELL will be with us. Ray is running for the Democratic nomination for state land commissioner. He served previously as land commission, from 1993 to 2002.

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For information about other political events and topics, see http://www.DemocracyForNewMexico.com

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13 Yes
7 Maybe

Oct 1 7:00 PM

4.00 4.002

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US NEXT MONTH.

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7 Yes
7 Maybe

Sep 3 7:00 PM

30 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.005

Our regular monthly meeting. We are very pleased to have as our special guests State Senator Dede Feldman, who'll be discussing the latest on the health care reform effort, and Javier Gonzales, who will likely be the next Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico and who'll be discussing Democratic issues and how he can develop a good working relationship with us.

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For information about other political events and topics, see http://www.DemocracyForNewMexico.com

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17 Yes
3 Maybe

Aug 6 7:00 PM

45 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.008

Our special guest this month will be Albuquerque MAYOR MARTIN CHAVEZ, who is running for his fourth mayoral term. Mayor Chavez will be talking about his vision for the City, his accomplishments and his positions on the issues, as well as taking questions from our members. Please welcome Mayor Chavez as he reaches out to the progressive grassroots to hear our thoughts and discuss his campaign.

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For information about other political events and topics, see http://www.DemocracyForNewMexico.com

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21 Yes
7 Maybe

Jul 2 7:00 PM

13 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Our regular monthly Meetup on the first Thursday of the month. I'll add information on guests and topics when the are finalized. If you have suggestions, let me know.

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For information about other political events and topics, see http://www.DemocracyForNewMexico.com

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13 Yes
4 Maybe

Jun 4 7:00 PM

50 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.007

Our regular monthly Meetup on the first Thursday of the month. Our special guest will be Albuquerque Mayoral candidate RICHARD ROMERO, who'll be discussing his candidacy and how we can help. He'll also be taking questions and suggestions. Come and share your views on this important election that will occur in October. We'll also be hearing from State Senator JERRY ORTIZ Y PINO, who will be making an exciting announcement.

We'll also be discussing the latest on national health care reform and how we can keep the pressure on Congress to enact genuine reform with an effective public insurance option.

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For information about other political events and topics, see http://www.DemocracyForNewMexico.com

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21 Yes
2 Maybe

May 7 7:00 PM

37 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.506

Our regular monthly Meetup on the first Thursday of the month. We're very pleased to have STATE AUDITOR HECTOR BALDERAS as our special guest. He'll speak to the group about the responsibilities of the Auditor's office, how the office works to make government more transparent and accountable and what he's done to improve it since he was elected in 2006. He'll also discuss ethics in government, and take your questions. Don't miss this one.

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For information about other political events and topics, see http://www.DemocracyForNewMexico.com

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19 Yes
4 Maybe

Apr 2 7:00 PM

24 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.505

Our regular monthly Meetup on the first Thursday of the month. We'll be focusing on grassroots activism in connection with the push for genuine health care reform organized by Democracy for America and Howard Dean. Sign up at www.StandWithDrDean.com. We'll also be discussing emerging efforts to increase advocacy on the part of Democrats for equal civil rights for GLBT citizens, and what happened (and didn't happen) at the New Mexico Legislature this Session. Come on down and add your voice to the discussions.

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For information about other political events and topics, see http://www.DemocracyForNewMexico.com

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13 Yes
4 Maybe

Mar 5 7:00 PM

42 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.505

Our regular monthly Meetup on the first Thursday of the month. Albuquerque mayoral candidate DEBBIE O'MALLEY, an Albuquerque City Councilor, will be presenting her vision for the city and taking questions. Bernalillo County Clerk MAGGIE TOULOUSE will be reaching out to us for feedback on the '08 election and discussing several pending election reform bills in the NM Legislature. A staffer from Lt. Gov. Diane Denish's campaign will also be visiting us. A couple more mayoral candidates may stop in and Dem Party Chair Brian Colon says he'll be visiting us. Full plate!

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For information about other political events and topics, see http://www.DemocracyForNewMexico.com

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15 Yes
7 Maybe