West Side Democrats of Bernalillo County
@westsidedemsbernco.bsky.social
The West Side Democrats of Bernalillo County is a membership organization that helps to educate, mobilize, and activate voters about campaigns and issues pertinent to Albuquerque’s westside. https://westsidedems.org
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Make a plan to vote! Victoria Wedel, the voter protection director for the Democratic Party of New Mexico, will talk about secure elections at the Sept 19 meeting of the WSD. Join us, 12:30 -2 pm at West Mesa Community Center, 5500 Glenrio NW. Feel secure about your vote - Victoria tells us how!
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Speak Up for Affordable Housing. Make your voice heard in the November election! On Tuesday, September 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers will be at 10th & White Sands Blvd. in Alamogordo to help you register to vote.
Go to our website to find out more:
www.bluecd2nm.com/register-to-...
Go to our website to find out more:
www.bluecd2nm.com/register-to-...
September 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Speak Up for Affordable Housing. Make your voice heard in the November election! On Tuesday, September 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers will be at 10th & White Sands Blvd. in Alamogordo to help you register to vote.
Go to our website to find out more:
www.bluecd2nm.com/register-to-...
Go to our website to find out more:
www.bluecd2nm.com/register-to-...
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Our farmers and ranchers were already hurting. Farm bankruptcies jumped 46% last year and drought is hitting them hard.
Now, Trump’s war has sent diesel prices to the highest level in American history.
No one can afford Trump.
Now, Trump’s war has sent diesel prices to the highest level in American history.
No one can afford Trump.
September 11, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Our farmers and ranchers were already hurting. Farm bankruptcies jumped 46% last year and drought is hitting them hard.
Now, Trump’s war has sent diesel prices to the highest level in American history.
No one can afford Trump.
Now, Trump’s war has sent diesel prices to the highest level in American history.
No one can afford Trump.
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Source NM spoke with incumbent U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and his challenger, Republican Larry Marker, about their visions for the office leading up to the Nov. 3 general election. See how they responded here:
New Mexico Election 2026: US Senator • Source New Mexico
Roswell Republican Larry Marker challenges U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a longtime elected official, for one of New Mexico's U.S. Senate seats.
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September 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Source NM spoke with incumbent U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and his challenger, Republican Larry Marker, about their visions for the office leading up to the Nov. 3 general election. See how they responded here:
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This Labor Day, we want to be clear:
WE ARE NOT CHANGING OUR NAME!
New Mexico is New Mexico. We are fiercely proud of our name, our people, and our places, including this river. And, we are not changing our name.
WE ARE NOT CHANGING OUR NAME!
New Mexico is New Mexico. We are fiercely proud of our name, our people, and our places, including this river. And, we are not changing our name.
September 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM
This Labor Day, we want to be clear:
WE ARE NOT CHANGING OUR NAME!
New Mexico is New Mexico. We are fiercely proud of our name, our people, and our places, including this river. And, we are not changing our name.
WE ARE NOT CHANGING OUR NAME!
New Mexico is New Mexico. We are fiercely proud of our name, our people, and our places, including this river. And, we are not changing our name.
Make a plan to vote! Victoria Wedel, the voter protection director for the Democratic Party of New Mexico, will talk about secure elections at the Sept 19 meeting of the WSD. Join us, 12:30 -2 pm at West Mesa Community Center, 5500 Glenrio NW. Feel secure about your vote - Victoria tells us how!
September 10, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Make a plan to vote! Victoria Wedel, the voter protection director for the Democratic Party of New Mexico, will talk about secure elections at the Sept 19 meeting of the WSD. Join us, 12:30 -2 pm at West Mesa Community Center, 5500 Glenrio NW. Feel secure about your vote - Victoria tells us how!
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The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously denied a request from Project Jupiter’s developers to partially resume proceedings on the New Mexico Environment Department’s air quality permit application hearing for the massive data center under construction in Doña Ana County.
NM Supreme Court denies Project Jupiter developer’s request to partially resume air quality case • Source New Mexico
The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously denied a request from Project Jupiter's developer to partially resume air quality permit proceedings.
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September 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously denied a request from Project Jupiter’s developers to partially resume proceedings on the New Mexico Environment Department’s air quality permit application hearing for the massive data center under construction in Doña Ana County.
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Citing inflation and rising health care costs, the New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance on Tuesday announced that it had approved a 24.4% average premium increase on BeWell, the state’s health insurance marketplace.
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New Mexico Insurance superintendent approves 24% premium increase on healthcare exchange plans • Source New Mexico
Insurance Superintendent Alice Kane said inflation is behind increase but state's premium is on par with national average.
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September 1, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Citing inflation and rising health care costs, the New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance on Tuesday announced that it had approved a 24.4% average premium increase on BeWell, the state’s health insurance marketplace.
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Join my telephone town hall tomorrow at 6 PM MT.
I’ll share updates about my work for New Mexico in Congress and answer questions from you.
You can listen at fernandez.house.gov/live
I’ll share updates about my work for New Mexico in Congress and answer questions from you.
You can listen at fernandez.house.gov/live
September 1, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Join my telephone town hall tomorrow at 6 PM MT.
I’ll share updates about my work for New Mexico in Congress and answer questions from you.
You can listen at fernandez.house.gov/live
I’ll share updates about my work for New Mexico in Congress and answer questions from you.
You can listen at fernandez.house.gov/live
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Last week we asked the State of New Mexico key questions about Project Jupiter’s water use. Here is what we heard back.
September 2, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Last week we asked the State of New Mexico key questions about Project Jupiter’s water use. Here is what we heard back.
AUGUST ANNUAL PICNIC — Save the Date!
August 15, 11-2 at Mariposa Park.
Bring the kids, family, and friends.
Meet local Democratic candidates.
Learn about DPNM Caucuses & allied groups.
WSD pops for meat & veg burgers & dogs.
RSVP what dish you will bring: [email protected]
August 15, 11-2 at Mariposa Park.
Bring the kids, family, and friends.
Meet local Democratic candidates.
Learn about DPNM Caucuses & allied groups.
WSD pops for meat & veg burgers & dogs.
RSVP what dish you will bring: [email protected]
July 26, 2026 at 8:26 PM
AUGUST ANNUAL PICNIC — Save the Date!
August 15, 11-2 at Mariposa Park.
Bring the kids, family, and friends.
Meet local Democratic candidates.
Learn about DPNM Caucuses & allied groups.
WSD pops for meat & veg burgers & dogs.
RSVP what dish you will bring: [email protected]
August 15, 11-2 at Mariposa Park.
Bring the kids, family, and friends.
Meet local Democratic candidates.
Learn about DPNM Caucuses & allied groups.
WSD pops for meat & veg burgers & dogs.
RSVP what dish you will bring: [email protected]
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston on July 7, 2026.
Join Indivisible Albuquerque and many other community organizations at this vigil to demand justice and an independent investigation into his murder.
6 pm, 400 Lomas 2nd Judicial District Courthouse!
Join Indivisible Albuquerque and many other community organizations at this vigil to demand justice and an independent investigation into his murder.
6 pm, 400 Lomas 2nd Judicial District Courthouse!
July 10, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston on July 7, 2026.
Join Indivisible Albuquerque and many other community organizations at this vigil to demand justice and an independent investigation into his murder.
6 pm, 400 Lomas 2nd Judicial District Courthouse!
Join Indivisible Albuquerque and many other community organizations at this vigil to demand justice and an independent investigation into his murder.
6 pm, 400 Lomas 2nd Judicial District Courthouse!
You can register to vote at NMVote.org.
June 28, 2026 at 2:39 PM
You can register to vote at NMVote.org.
Check it out! Our governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, joined Molly Jong Fast on her podcast Fast Politics today. Nice to see New Mexico discussed on the national scene. Gov did a great job.
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Rick Wilson & Michelle Lujan Grisham
Podcast Episode · Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · June 15 · 45m
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June 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Check it out! Our governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, joined Molly Jong Fast on her podcast Fast Politics today. Nice to see New Mexico discussed on the national scene. Gov did a great job.
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You are invited to WSD’s June gathering — a no-host dinner at a popular restaurant in SW ABQ.
RSVP by June 15 to [email protected].
RSVP by June 15 to [email protected].
June 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
You are invited to WSD’s June gathering — a no-host dinner at a popular restaurant in SW ABQ.
RSVP by June 15 to [email protected].
RSVP by June 15 to [email protected].
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When asked about negotiations with Iran, Donald Trump said he “couldn’t care less” and called them “very boring.”
Our men and women in uniform deserve a Commander in Chief who understands the consequences of war and takes them seriously. Shame on you.
Our men and women in uniform deserve a Commander in Chief who understands the consequences of war and takes them seriously. Shame on you.
June 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM
When asked about negotiations with Iran, Donald Trump said he “couldn’t care less” and called them “very boring.”
Our men and women in uniform deserve a Commander in Chief who understands the consequences of war and takes them seriously. Shame on you.
Our men and women in uniform deserve a Commander in Chief who understands the consequences of war and takes them seriously. Shame on you.
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New Mexico's kids deserve world-class opportunities — and they're getting them. In 2019, New Mexico ranked 40th in the nation for higher education. Today we're 20th — and climbing. We're proud to be paving the way for New Mexico's next generation.
#NMKids
#NMKids
June 2, 2026 at 9:48 PM
New Mexico's kids deserve world-class opportunities — and they're getting them. In 2019, New Mexico ranked 40th in the nation for higher education. Today we're 20th — and climbing. We're proud to be paving the way for New Mexico's next generation.
#NMKids
#NMKids
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Hundreds of ranchers and farmers signed a letter telling Republicans how Trump’s agriculture cuts are hurting them.
Today, they’re cutting funding again.
Today, they’re cutting funding again.
June 3, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Hundreds of ranchers and farmers signed a letter telling Republicans how Trump’s agriculture cuts are hurting them.
Today, they’re cutting funding again.
Today, they’re cutting funding again.
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EXCLUSIVE: "Overall, our research found that nearly every other wealthy democracy has taken affirmative steps to make voting easy. In the U.S., it all depends on where you live." www.democracydocket.com/opinion/excl...
Exclusive: New data shows US lags far behind peers on voting access
Nearly every other wealthy democracy has taken affirmative steps to make voting easy. In the U.S., it all depends on where you live.
www.democracydocket.com
June 2, 2026 at 12:57 AM
EXCLUSIVE: "Overall, our research found that nearly every other wealthy democracy has taken affirmative steps to make voting easy. In the U.S., it all depends on where you live." www.democracydocket.com/opinion/excl...
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Looking forward to seeing @debhaalandnm.bsky.social become New Mexico's next Governor. Congratulations on tonight's primary victory, and onward to November!
New Mexico, thank you for believing in what we can build together. I’m honored to officially accept the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Mexico.
June 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Looking forward to seeing @debhaalandnm.bsky.social become New Mexico's next Governor. Congratulations on tonight's primary victory, and onward to November!
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New Mexico's first-ever semi-open primary saw at least 37,000 independent voters participate, according to New Mexico Secretary of State.
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New Mexico Secretary of State touts ‘successful’ first-ever semi-open primary • Source New Mexico
More than 37,000 independent voters cast ballots during New Mexico’s first-ever semi-open primary election.
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June 3, 2026 at 3:14 AM
New Mexico's first-ever semi-open primary saw at least 37,000 independent voters participate, according to New Mexico Secretary of State.
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At 96, Dolores Huerta has still got it and is making New Mexico proud!! Let’s play ball!!!
May 28, 2026 at 5:54 PM
At 96, Dolores Huerta has still got it and is making New Mexico proud!! Let’s play ball!!!
If you have a favorite candidate in a primary contest, this the last weekend to get people out to vote. Pick your champion and lend them a hand.
May 28, 2026 at 9:57 PM
If you have a favorite candidate in a primary contest, this the last weekend to get people out to vote. Pick your champion and lend them a hand.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet local candidates before voting in the primary! Find out how the candidates will represent the West Side.
May 15, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet local candidates before voting in the primary! Find out how the candidates will represent the West Side.