Democracy for New Mexico

Register Today for Common Cause NM Annual Luncheon

Editor's Note: The registration deadlilne for this ended yesterday but if you hurry, you can still sign up for the luncheon. With the flurry of election activities, I forget to post the notice sooner. Mea culpa!

From Common Cause NM:
Would you like to join other Common Cause supporters for an engaging conversation?  Or, would you just like to hang out and eat some delicious food? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, or even if you did not, I would like to invite you to the Common Cause New Mexico Annual Luncheon on Saturday, November 11, at the University of New Mexico Continuing Education Center!  Please join us in Albuquerque by reserving your spot online:

Here are the details on time and location for the event:

Date/Time/Location: Saturday, November 11, 2006, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the University of New Mexico Continuing Education Center, 1634 University Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.  Click here for a map and directions.

Additional information: Tickets for the luncheon are $18.00. Please RSVP by calling 323-6399 by November 3, or sign-up online:

Common Cause has much to celebrate! Read more about what we've been doing this summer and early fall by clicking >here to view our latest newsletter. You can get program updates, information about our new board members, learn about Common Cause activities in Washington and read about our work all over New Mexico. Don't wait, read the newsletter today.

We hope by reading the newsletter you will learn more about Common Cause activities in New Mexico and get inspired to attend our annual luncheon.

Sign up now for the luncheon!  It's a great opportunity to hear even more about Common Cause, as well as meet the board and other Common Cause members.  So, please join us!

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at the Common Cause Annual Luncheon on November 11!

Sincerely,
Matt Brix, Executive Director
Common Cause New Mexico

Saturday in Santa Fe: Gary King's Frito Pie Fiesta!

Click for flyer (PDF) for all the details!

NM Dem Whistle Stop Tour Set for Sunday

Above: ABQ Mayor Chavez, Lt. Gov. Denish, State Auditor candidate Hector Balderas, Gov. Richardson and Sen. Bingman at last night's rally with Bill Clinton

It's time for change! This Sunday, November 5, the Democratic Victory Train will stop in Las Cruces, Hatch, Socorro, Belen, Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Las Vegas, NM. Come out and rally with Governor Richardson and the Democratic Statewide Ticket. Read all about it at the Gov. Richardson campaign's blog, The Plaza. Make sure your sound is on before you head over there....

REMEMBER: Bill Clinton Rally for Madrid Tonight

Come one, come all!

9:00 PM

Click for info.

Details on Bill Clinton Rally for Madrid This Thursday

Latest info on the Albuquerque Bill Clinton GOTV rally for Patricia Madrid and all Dems:

Thursday, November 2, 9:00 PM
Where: Seven Bar Aviation, 2505 Clark Carr Road, Gate F-5
Click for map. This event is open to the public.
No signs allowed. Click for flyer.

UPDATE: Satellite Parking and Shuttles Set for Clinton-Madrid Rally: Due to the limited parking near Thursday night’s rally with former President Bill Clinton and Attorney General Patricia Madrid, FREE satellite parking and shuttle bus service will be available.

The public is asked to park at Airport Parking, 1501 Aircraft Ave. (near the intersection of Sunport and I-25 South). Parking opens at 8 PM; shuttles will begin running at 8:30 PM. Shuttles will run again after the rally ends. Additional information is available from Madrid for Congress, 242-6000.

BREAKING: Bill Clinton to Stump for Madrid Thursday in Albuquerque

UPDATE 11.1.06: Click for lastest info on this event.

Great News: I just learned that the Big Dawg himself, Bill Clinton, will be appearing at an Albuquerque rally for the Patricia Madrid campaign this coming Thursday evening, November 2. Stay tuned here for details, and please DO NOT call the campaign office as they have no more info at this time.

Cruising to Victory: Dem Rally in the Valley!

Click image for larger version. Click for flyer (PDF). Pass it on!

LCV: Last Chance to Send Heather Wilson Packing

From Maggie Toulouse, Southwest Campaign Manager, League of Conservation Voters: If LCV is going to be successful in our effort to help Heather "Wrong Way" Wilson retire from Congress, we can't do it without you. Won't you please dedicate a day, an afternoon or an hour to this cause? Please click on a volunteer opportunity below to sign up, or call Marshall Martinez at 244-1077 to get plugged into your favorite volunteer activity*:

* Unless otherwise noted, all activities below take place at LCV's New Mexico office located at 400 Gold SW, #110 - Southwest Corner of 4th St. and Gold Downtown.

Wednesday, November 1
- Phone banking to Get Out The Vote - 10 AM until 8 PM
- Canvass to persuade voters/Get Out The Vote - 3PM - 7:30 PM
- Data Entry - 10 AM until 8 PM
- Postcards - 10 AM until 8 PM

Thursday, November 2
- Phone banking to Get Out The Vote - 10 AM until 8 PM
- Canvass to persuade voters/Get Out The Vote - 3PM - 7:30 PM
- Data Entry - 10 AM until 8 PM

Friday, November 3
- Phone banking to Get Out The Vote - 10 AM until 8 PM
- Canvass to persuade voters/Get Out The Vote - 3PM - 7:30 PM
- Data Entry - 10 AM until 8 PM

Saturday, November 4
- Get Out The Vote Canvass - 10 AM - 1 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Get Out The Vote Phone Bank - 10 AM - 8 PM
- Data Entry - 10 AM - 8 PM

Sunday, November 5
- Get Out The Vote Canvass - 10 AM - 1 PM; 1 PM - 4 PM
- Get Out The Vote Phone Bank - 10 AM - 8 PM

Monday, November 6
- Get Out The Vote Literature Drop (no talking involved) - 1 PM - 4 PM; 4 PM - 7 PM
    Location: AFSCME Local 118 - 1202 Pennsylvania NE (Pennsylvania between Lomas &    
    Indian School)
- Get Out The Vote Phone Bank - 10 AM - 8 PM at LCV

Tuesday, November 7 - Take Election Day Off!
- Get Out The Vote Canvass - various locations - 9 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM - 4 PM; 4PM - 7 PM
- Get Out The Vote Phone Bank - various locations - 9 AM - 7 PM

Moe Maestas Fundraiser Set for Monday 10/30

From Moe Maestas for State Rep. Dist. 16:
Please join us for a small donation fundraiser for
ANTONIO "MOE" MAESTAS
Monday, October 30th, 2006, 5:30-7:00 PM
QBar, Hotel Albuquerque (formerly Old Town Sheraton)
Click for flyer.

"Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas is a leader, an attorney and an activist who has dedicated his career to empowering others, fighting domestic violence, prosecuting DWI offenders, building coalitions and working to improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans.”

Make Checks Payable to: The Moe Family, P.O. Box 188, Albuquerque, NM 87103-1088. All contributions welcomed! ($25.00 suggested). To RSVP or for more information, please call 315-3596.

Sponsored by Ozawa Benishi Albert, James Aranda, Arturo Archuleta, Leticia Archuleta, Sonia Archuleta, Julian Baca, Javier Benavidez, Raul Candelaria, Francie Cordova, Carl Garcia, Moises Gonzales, Sarah Gonzales, Joaquin Griego, Meriah Heredia, Miguel Maestas, Maria Martinez, Joaquin Moya, Kenneth Casares Owens, Mariana Padilla, Adrian Pedroza, Gabe Rivera, Angela Speight, DeAnza Valencia, Valerie Valles, and Renee Villareal

Heather Wilson's Despedida: PAC505 Events Nov. 4-5

Saturday, November 4th, 7PM
Free Screening, Iraq for Sale
Lobo Theater, ABQ
Panel Discussion Afterwards, Fee
After Party at Monte Vista Fire Station
PAC505 and UNIT7DRAIN, 21+
RSVP for Movie and to Get Info on calling events listed below.

Saturday and Sunday, November 4-5
PAC505 Headquarters
1-4PM, Phone Progressive Voters to Get Out The Vote

Click for flyer (gif). Visit the PAC505 website.