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Grant County New Mexico
Grant County Democratic Party
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The Grant County Democratic Party wishes to thank our members for their generous donations. These donations will go a long way toward Getting Out the Vote and supporting Democratic candidates accross the board.
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Worth repeating:
From Silver City Indivisible:
We will have our normal rally on Fridays: Watts Hall 3-5 (corner Swan and 180). We are collecting can goods for The Commons at the Watts Hall rally 3-5.
Upcoming National Events
Local info if and when available
*Campaign 2026
Grant County Democratic Party cannot endorse primary candidates, but we will publish announcements provided by Democratic Party candidates for the purpose of voter education. Publication does not imply endorsement of any kind.
Communism
vs
Socialism
What's the difference?
This should be required reading for all legislators
26 Grant County Pre-Primary Convention:
57 Grant County Democrats attended the February 7 convention in person and via Zoom. The following members were nominated as delegates to the state pre-primary convention:
Ward AW - Sandra Griffin, Ann Lowe, Larry McDaniel.
Ward AE - Frances Vasquez, Raul Turietta, Edward Flores.
Ward B - Mary Ann Marlar
Ward C - John Rokosz, Raul Villanueva, Linda Rokosz, Gilbert Guadiana.
Attendees will vote online for their choices in a few days.
The elected delegates will vote at the state pre-primary convention to determine who will be on the June primary ballot.
Potential primary candidates provided videos and letters to us that were read at our convention. These are available on the "Primary 2026" page linked above.
It’s Crunch Time, Dems!
Imagine waking up to the news November 4th and hearing that Democrats have won the House and Senate, that New Mexico has a solidly BLUE administration. Imagine your pride in helping bring that about!
Your monthly ActBlue contribution from now through the election will make that difference! You will be supporting our county and state candidates and our congresspeople, by your $100/mo. contribution.
Can’t give that much? What can you give to make the change we all want to see for America and for our great state?
Hit the donate button and make a difference we can all celebrate on 11/4!
And a big "thank you" to the many members
who have already made a monthly pledge.
Coming up:
Barbara Bush, our county chair, will be holding chat sessions to get your input on matters of concern. Click the calendar link above for scheduled sessions.
Wednesday February 11
GCDP Monthly Hybrid Meeting
5:30p (potluck); 6:30p (business)
LULAC Hall
(Across bridge on Hwy 90. First right on Daniel St.
Right on Theodore, then right to 100 E. Alice St.)
For Zoom invite, email secretary@gcdp-nm.org before 4 pm
the day of the meeting.
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NM Dems lead Noem impeachment push
Thankfully in New Mexico, we have leaders who stand up for the safety of our communities.
All three of New Mexico’s Democratic US Representatives recently made headlines by leading efforts to impeach Kristi Noem. New Mexico Democrats could not be more proud of Representatives Teresa Leger Ferndandez, Melanie Stansbury and Gabe Vasquez for signing on to the effort to impeach Kristi Noem. (From DPNM)
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Getting dirty money out of Democratic Primaries
The intent of this effort is to get dark money out of NM Democratic Primaries. We are following the lead of the AZ Dem Party and the NC Dem Party who have passed similar resolutions. And the DNC passed a similar resolution in August! Here is the NM resolution:
Link to Google Docs (No sign-in required)
Sara Attleson, Chair of the NM Dem Party, supports this effort and has agreed to appoint the ad hoc committee to examine the existing rules and regulations of the NM Dem Party and make recommendations for changes to accomplish our goal.
Petition and volunteer signup: Stop Big Money from Buying our Primary Elections - Google Forms
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Editorials and articles wanted!
Submit your own or a link to something you find significant and would like to share.
Editorials and articles
Bruce Springsteen "Streets of Minneapolis"
Hundreds rally for Immigrants At State Capitol
Conservation Organizations Outline Concerns with Ivanhoe Electric Mining Exploration Plans in the Piños Altos Area
Editor's comment: " I think we can all agree that Grant County has quite enough mining already." JR
Click the above flyer for PDF with active links
Join us!
We are currently looking for a new permanent meeting location. Beginning in March 2026, Meetings will be on the First Tuesday of the month. Potluck at 5:30 PM, Meetings begin at 6:30. All Grant County registered Democrats are welcome to attend and participate. Check this site for updates and/or changes.
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