Democracy for New Mexico

NM Congressional Districts Elect Pledged Delegates to Denver Convention

Crowd gathering at National Hispanic Cultural Center

See the entire photo album on this event at Flickr. UPDATE: Also see this diary at Daily Kos that reports on what happened in NM-03 and has some terrific photos.

Here's the official list of winners in all three CDs.

Today a Democratic Party convention to elect pledged delegates to the DNC Convention was held in each of our state's three Congressional Districts. Excited Democrats again turned out in droves. I attended the packed NM-01 convention at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, where members of the State Central Committee and those who had previously registered to vote in the process selected delegates pledged to either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. Attendees signed in as supporters of a certain candidate, and then got to vote for delegates to represent that candidate from among a crowded list of candidates for the slots.

Standing room only before splitting into two caucuses

The crowd hears how the process will work

Obama's NM presidential caucus win on February 5th in CD1 entitled him two female and one male delegate and a male alternate. Clinton's second place finish in the District caucus earned her one male and one female delegate along with a male alternate. There were 62 candidates approved to run for the Clinton delegate slots 53 candidates for Obama's and competition was lively. A number of candidates plastered signs inside and outside the hall and lots of electioneering was evident for several hours before the voting began. The CD1 winners are:

Three of four Obama Winners: Dory Shonagon, Brad Lyua, Pamelya Herndon

Pledged Obama Delegates NM-01
Female Delegates: Dory Shonagon and Pamelya Herndon
Male Delegate: Brad Lyau
Male Alternate: Brian Eagan

Two of three Clinton winners: Terri Holland, Richard Cooley

Pledged Clinton Delegates NM-01
Female Delegate: Terri Holland
Male Delegate: Richard Cooley
Male Alternate: Mark Fleisher

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Get Your Tickets Now: David Iglesias Booksigning & Talk in ABQ 5/18/08

This one sounds like a must-see. Former U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, David Iglesias, will be signing and discussing his important new book and the roles played in his abrupt firing by familiar figures like Rep. Heather Wilson, Sen. Pete Domenici and Karl Rove. 

David Iglesias: Sunday, May 18, 2008, 6:30 PM
IN JUSTICE: INSIDE THE SCANDAL THAT ROCKED THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION
Simms Auditorium on the Albuquerque Academy Campus
6400 Wyoming NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109 (Map)
Presented by Page One Books

Each person must have a ticket to enter event. Tickets are free. Pick up a numbered ticket at Page One Bookstores or the Albuquerque Academy Bookstore. Seating is limited. Books can be purchased at event or at Page One Bookstore. Publication date is May 15.

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Lobbyist $$$$ (Updated: Hillary Disses Activists)

UPDATE: A story just broke on Huffington Post about Hillary being highly critical of "Democratic activists" and MoveOn, and blaming them (in other words, us) for her prez campaign woes at a private fundraiser after Super Tuesday. Mindboggling. It obviously bugs DLC Dems that ordinary people are becoming active in the political and election processes. That damned Howard Dean started it all. Read all about it. There's an audio clip too.
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Yes, it's one of the new Obama web ads. But it doesn't mention his name .... By the way, I was at the Dem prez candidate forum at YearlyKos last summer (below) where Hillary uttered her defense of lobbyists statement that's shown in the video. It was astonishing at the time, and I think it still is.

So long ago when Edwards & Kucinich were still in the race

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NM-01: Martin Heinrich Campaign Seeking Field & Finance Interns

From Heinrich for Congress:
Martin Heinrich’s Congressional Campaign is currently accepting applications for internships. New Mexico’s 1st District is one of the most important Congressional Races in the country this cycle. An internship on the campaign is an excellent way to expand your skill set, build your resume and make a significant difference for the people of New Mexico. Interns will work closely with staff members, learning and engaging the political process directly.

Successful applicants will work in two specific areas:  Finance and Field Operations. Interns will be expected to work specified hours each week, will have assigned responsibilities, and will be accountable for completing assignments. See this FLYER for more information on the positions and how to apply.

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Saturday: Matanza Fundraiser for Eleanor Chávez for State Rep

Please join us this
Saturday, April 19th, from 3-6 PM
at the La Vega House (803 La Vega SW) for a:

Matanza for


$20.00-$50.00 (Sliding Scale)

Music * Food * Drink

Sponsored by Joaquín Luján

For more info call 505-400-6545 or just stop by! Directions to 803 La Vega SW: From NE: Cesar Chávez/Bridge West Across the River to La Vega, South on La Vega to address. From SW: Bridge East to La Vega, South on La Vega to address. Click for map.

The Albuquerque DFA-DFNM Meetup group has endorsed Eleanor Chávez for State Representative. Click to donate to her campaign via Act Blue. To learn more or volunteer to help, visit her campaign blog.

Patrica Madrid and More to Host Benefit for Victor Raigoza for State Senate

Former Attorney Gen. Patricia Madrid
And
State Sen. Dede Feldman, State Sen. Bernadette Sanchez,
State Rep. Ed Sandoval, and Marcus Rael, JD

Invite You
To Join Them For an Evening of Food and Drinks
In Support of
Victor Raigoza
Candidate for State Senate District 10

Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 5:30–7:00 PM
At
Home of Victor Raigoza
VISTA DEL NORTE
901 Copperhead Court NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Suggested Contribution $50. Contributions should be made payable and can be sent to: c/o Committee to Elect Victor Raigoza, 901 Copperhead Ct. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. or at www.victor4senate.com. RSVP your HOST or to (505)306-8872 or Miller24601@gmail.com. Click for FLYER (doc).

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Tonight: NM-01 Dem Candidate Debate at UNM Law School

The Democratic Party of Bernalillo County has its regular Third Thursday Meeting tonight, April 17, at 6:00 PM in Room 2401 at UNM Law School at 1117 Stanford NE in Albuquerque (map). The first hour will be devoted to new procedures for voting registrars. However, starting at 7:00 PM, there'll be a Dem NM-01 Congressional candidate forum that's open to the public. All four Democratic candidates have confirmed they'll be participating: Martin Heinrich, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rebecca Vigil-Giron and Robert Pidcock. With the June 3rd primary election coming up fast, and early voting starting on May 6th, it's time to get familiar with the candidates.

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Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund Radio Ad: Pearce & Wilson Protect Polluters

The direct hits just keep coming for the candidates vying for the Repub nomination in the U.S. Senate race in New Mexico. The latest revelations call out Reps. Steve Pearce and Heather Wilson for their nasty habit of taking campaign contributions from corporate interests that harm the environment -- and reciprocating by doing the polluters' dirty work in Washington.

The Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund launched a new radio ad today denouncing Pearce and Wilson as “a flip of the coin” when it comes to protecting producers of a potential carcinogen contaminating New Mexico water supplies from liability -- while accepting tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from those companies. You can listen to the ad here. It will run for a week, starting today, on KKSS-FM 97.3, KKOB-FM 93.3, KMGA-FM 99.5, KBQI-FM 107.9, KRST-FM 92.3 and KPEK-FM 100.3.

“Heather Wilson and Steve Pearce are two bad for New Mexicans concerned about their water quality safety,” said Ed Yoon, Defenders Action Fund’s New Mexico Campaign Manager. “Shame on them for protecting toxic chemical producers rather than their constituents, who are at risk from MTBE-contaminated water.”

According to data provided by Defenders, New Mexico has hundreds of sites where the groundwater is contaminated with the toxic chemical called Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether, better known abbreviated as MTBE, which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies as a “potential carcinogen.”[1]  It is often released into groundwater and surface water through underground storage tanks and pipelines, spills or emissions.

Reps. Pearce and Wilson, however, voted to give the producers of this toxic chemical immunity from legal action for contaminating New Mexico’s water systems, including drinking water from tap sources.

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Celebrate Emerge NM Class of '08 at Friday Reception

From Emerge NM:
We want to thank each and every one of you who helped to spread the word about Emerge NM during these past few months. With your help, we are proud to introduce our 2008 participants! Please celebrate with us this Friday nite at a reception in ABQ - and help us to welcome the women in emergeNM's 2008 class:

EMERGE NM 2008 RECEPTION
JOIN US AS WE PRESENT
The 2008 CLASS PARTICIPANTS
When: Friday, April 18, 2008
Where: 9103 Lynx Loop NE, Albuquerque
Time: 6:30 PM

The suggested $50 donation will be used to train Democratic women to run for public office and win! Emerge NM 2008 class includes:

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Worst. Debate. Ever.

Greg Mitchell at Editor & Publisher pretty much about tonight's prez debate:

In perhaps the most embarrassing performance by the media in a major presidential debate in years, ABC News hosts Charles Gibson and George Stephanopolous focused mainly on trivial issues as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama faced off in Philadelphia.

Not one question was asked about:

• health care
• the worldwide economic crisis
• Darfur
• China
• Pakistan
• worldwide rioting over food
• the housing market collapse
• massive trade deficits
• inflation
• Afghanistan
• torture planned in the White House

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