Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish Hosts ABQ Holiday Matanza
Come and Celebrate the Holidays with a Matanza! Lieutenant Governor Diane D. Denish invites you, your family, friends and neighbors to join her for a community holiday celebration and benefit. Please bring a new personal item gift or a new unwrapped toy for Peanut Butter and Jelly or a gift card from any store as admission price for lunch and a visit with Santa Claus!.
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, 10:00 AM
The Gutierrez-Hubbell House
6029 Isleta Boulevard SW, Albuquerque, NM (Map)
Please RSVP to Michelle Mares
(505) 270-2330
mmares@dianedenish.com
December 5, 2007 at 06:30 AM in Events | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Denish, Duran Named Top Woman Politicians by Emerge New Mexico
Lt. Governor Diane D. Denish and Española City Councilor Danielle Duran will be honored at an awards ceremony tonight for their contributions to New Mexico politics. The Democratic Woman Politician of the Year and Emerging Democratic Woman Leader awards are conferred by EmergeNewMexico, the state affiliate of the national organization that inspires, recruits and trains Democratic women to run for public office. New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Pamela Minzer will be honored posthumously.
Denish is the first woman in New Mexico to be elected lieutenant governor and is the former chair of the Democratic Party. Duran is the first woman elected to the Española City Council and is the International Trade Coordinator for the Economic Development Department of the State of New Mexico. Both women are native New Mexicans.
- WHAT: EmergeNewMexico Dinner & Awards
- WHO: Lt. Governor Diane D. Denish, Española City Councilor Danielle Duran, and the late Honorable Pamela Minzer, honorees
- WHEN: Tuesday, December 4, 6-9 PM
- WHERE: Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, ABQ
Sponsors are Hon. Patricia Madrid, former attorney general; Marchiondo Law Offices, P.C.; and McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya & Love, P.C.; AFSCME Council 18; Christina P. Argyres; Anne Bingaman; Brownstein Hyatt Farber & Schreck, Karen & Stephen Durkovich; Harvey Law Firm; Julianna Koob & Stormy Ralstin; Ruth Kovnat; Patrick Sullivan & Pia Salazar; Sutin, Thayer & Browne; United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 412; and Vigil Law Firm.
EmergeNewMexico inspires, recruits and trains Democratic women to run for public office. The organization is dedicated to making a long-term investment in future women leaders by developing their political and media skills; expanding their knowledge of issues; and building their networks. For more information, the public can call 505-920-6002, email contact@emergenm.org, or visit www.emergenm.org.
Editor's Note: For more information on tonight's event, see our previous post.
December 4, 2007 at 12:16 PM in Events, Women's Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Monday, December 03, 2007
League of Women Voters to Conduct Workshop on Citizen Lobbying
The League of Women Voters of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will conduct a workshop on how citizens can effectively lobby their elected representatives:
Saturday December 8, 2007, 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Sandia Prep, Building 100, 532 Osuna NE, Albuquerque, NM
The workshop is designed to help the public and nonprofit groups communicate with their legislators. Topic include lobbying in general and will not address specific issues. State Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, a Democrat, and State Rep. Larry Larranga, a Republican, will discuss lobbying from the legislator's perspective. Other speakers include a representative from the Secretary of State's office and a professional lobbyist. There will also be a presentation on "Lobbying at Home and on the Internet."
The workshop costs $10 for people who are not members of the League and reservations are required as space is limited. For reservations, contact the League of Women Voters at 884-8441.
December 3, 2007 at 08:20 AM in Events, Local Politics | Permalink | Comments (0)
Friday, November 30, 2007
Cell Theatre Hosts First Reading of 'The 99th Monkey'
The Cell Theatre presents a free reading of the new original play, “The 99th Monkey” by Paul Adamian on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at 7:30 PM. The Cell Theatre is located at 700 First Street NW in Albuquerque. The 99th Monkey, a play in two acts, is set in the early months of 2003 prior to the Iraq War. MARK FARRELL, a high school history teacher, and veteran of the Gulf War/Desert Storm and the “Bulldozer Assault” of 1991, joins a global protest against America’s penchant for war; a routine rotation fast for peace that escalates into an ultimatum and a full blown starvation protest to stop the impending military action against Iraq.
Wrestling with his decision are his wife, ABBEY, a fellow peace-activist in her own right, his father, TOM, a regular army man, who never saw action in a twenty-plus-year career, and CHLOE, his 17 yr. old daughter, who idolizes her father, and whose voice renders the play to us. As Mark’s “sphere of influence” grows, it attracts visits from THE MAN and THE STRANGER, who round out the cast. Commencing with a curriculum proposal to help teenage mothers stay in school, weekend marches for peace, a few inspiring lectures, and a Teacher of the Year nomination, Mark’s decision soon unveils a troubled ex-soldier’s search for redemption and forgiveness.
November 30, 2007 at 11:08 AM in Events, Iraq War | Permalink | Comments (0)
New Mexico First to Host Speech by Ret. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
From New Mexico First:
New Mexico First is pleased to invite you to a special presentation by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. She will speak about civic engagement and its role in a vibrant democracy. The Justice will also answer questions submitted by the public about her life, her judicial decisions, and citizen participation in government.
Students, members of the community, local leaders, and others are invited and encouraged to attend this civically engaging and educational evening. The special event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required. To obtain a ticket, individuals must register for the tickets at the New Mexico First home page. The tickets will then be sent to the requester’s email
When: December 13, 2007
Where: Kiva Auditorium, 2nd and Marquette NE, ABQ
Time: Doors open at 6:45 PM; the program is from 7:30-9 PM
Click here to register
Suggest a question for the Justice. You do not have to register for the event to submit a question.
Parking: Give yourself time to park. The Kiva Auditorium is located inside the Greater Albuquerque Convention Center. Parking options include:
- Civic Plaza garage, Marquette & 3rd Street, $6 per vehicle
- Convention Center Garage, Martin Luther King Blvd & Broadway, $6 per vehicle
For more information please contact Jacey Blue Campbell at 505-241-4814 or jaceyc@nmfirst.org.
Co-founded by Senators Pete V. Domenici and Jeff Bingaman in 1986, New Mexico First is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to engaging citizens in policy.
November 30, 2007 at 09:25 AM in Events, Justice | Permalink | Comments (8)
Monday, November 19, 2007
11th Annual Community Holiday Dance & Gala Celebration for Peace & Justice
From the Albuquerque Center for Peace & Justice: 11th Annual Community Holiday Dance and Gala celebration of solidarity for peace and Justice! For the 11th year at 7:00 PM on Saturday, December 8, at the Height’s Community Center, 823 Buena Vista SE in Albuquerque, the Peace and Social Justice Community will gather to celebrate our diversity and solidarity as we work together for peace and justice.
Everyone is invited to enjoy and dance to the music of Wagogo. The Gala, a benefit for the Peace and Justice Center, will also feature New Mexican Holiday foods, fair trade coffee, arts and crafts, cooperatively and locally made gifts. Beginning at 7 PM enjoy great food and beverages, the finest home-baked goodies, locally made gifts, and dancing with old and new friends! The suggested donation is $8 – $10 for adults.
November 19, 2007 at 08:23 AM in Events, Peace, Progressivism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
New Book Parties & Discussions: Community Organizing
From Mark Rudd:
I know this coming weekend, November 3 and 4, is tragically busy, but please consider attending one of these book parties and discussions, Saturday in Santa Fe and Sunday in Albuquerque. My old friend Michael Brown, with a lifetime of experience in community organizing, has written an extraordinary book, an easy-to-read guide. The title tells it all, every word of which is covered in the book: Building Powerful Community Organizations. Michael writes simply and directly and tells lots of stories from the his own experience. Whether you're a veteran organizer or a novice activist, you'll want to meet Michael (muy charming) and read his book. Tell young activists about this, please.
Michael's trip to New Mexcio is sponsored by the National Organizers' Alliance. Saturday's discussion and party is at Terry Odendahl's house in Santa Fe. Sunday you can go to the Peace Center discussion and party after the Dia de los Muertos events. Information is below. Thanks.
Book Party and Organizing Discussion
Building Powerful Community Organizations: A Personal Guide to Creating Groups That Can Solve Problems and Change the World, a new book about community organizing, by Michael Jacoby Brown , (Long Haul Press. 2007). Introduction by Mark Rudd. Also see: and Long Haul Press.
Sunday, November 4, 2007, 7 PM
Albuquerque Peace and Justice Center
202 Harvard St , Albuquerque, NM
Sponsored by the National Organizers Alliance
RSVP: 505-268-9557
"Michael Brown is a superb guide. His book is full of thoughtful, practical advice for community organizers, and indeed for anyone who wants to participate at the grass roots in making ours a more just society." -Howard Zinn
"Michael Jacoby Brown distills more than 30 years of organizing into his book, which every aspiring and veteran activist should own." -Library Journal (starred review)
And in Santa Fe:
Saturday night, November 3, 2007, 7:30 PM
At the home of Terry Odendahl
1439 Miracerros Loop South, Santa Fe, NM
RSVP: Terry Odendahl at (505) 216-9756
Directions: From Albuquerque: take the St. Francis exit off Interstate I25. Go north 3 long blocks. Turn right on Columbia and right again on Miracerros Loop South. From Santa Fe: Go south on Galisteo. Turn right on Columbia and left on Miracerros Loop South.
Books will be on sale for discounted rate of $15. Available at bookstores for $19.95 or Michael Jacoby Brown, (781) 648 1508 or Email: MBrown7387@aol.com or Michael's cell: : 617 645 0226). Co-sponsored by the National Organizers Alliance www.noacentral.org and the Institute for Collaborative Change , Santa Fe.
October 30, 2007 at 01:05 PM in Books, Events, Local Politics | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Reminder: Richardson Road Runner Rally This Thursday
Richardson Campaign's New Ad: Only One. Read more.
RSVP NOW for the Bill Richardson for President Roadrunner Rally:
What: | Richardson Road Runner Rally |
When: | Thursday, October 25 at 4:30 PM |
Where: | IBEW Union Hall |
What: | Richardson Road Runner Rally |
When: | Thursday, October 25 at 4:30 PM |
Where: | IBEW Union Hall |
See you then,
Governor Bill Richardson
October 19, 2007 at 08:37 AM in 2008 Presidential Primary, Events, Local Politics | Permalink | Comments (0)