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New Covid cases in New Mexico are declining, recently under 1000 a day from a peak of over 3000, but now back up over 1000 per day. Tighter restrictions ordered by our Governor and state Department of Health have helped reduce new cases, but most importantly the cooperation of our fellow citizens. Please wear your mask, minimize travel and shopping, maintain distancing, and sanitize after touching ANYTHING; door handles, shopping carts, self-checkouts, keypads, pens, etc. Allow extra distance between you and unmasked or improperly masked people. Note that the Silver City Police Department is issuing citations for non-masking and improper masking.
Click here for information on the New Mexico "Red to Green" county-by-county opening plan. (Scroll about halfway down the page for individual county status.) As of December 16, all counties are designated red. The next update will be January 13.
When can I get the Vaccine? NMDOH tentative schedule.
Grant County Corona Virus Update
Information and resources for families, business, and non-profits.
Some folks (AKA repubs) say it's no big deal since it's only 1% fatal. But what if everyone caught it? Grim stats here.
The weeks ahead:
Wednesday January 20
Inauguration Day!
Joe Biden becomes our 46th president and Kamala Harris becomes our vice-president.
“Diversity is our greatest strength and unity is our greatest weapon.” - Tom Perez
New Stuff!
A Black Police Officer saved America on Wednesday. Say His Name.
Editorial blogs:
Trump Must Pay
National Review via Democratic Underground
Do not repeat Germany's De-Nazification mistakes.
DetlefK on Democratic Underground
They literally shit in the halls of Congress. 💩
New York Daily News via Democratic Underground
New image gallery format!
More flexible and WAY faster! New ones, old favorites; check 'em out and send your own contributions.
Pics of the Week
Thanks to Matt for sharing the first two!
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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Covid Vaccine is coming to New Mexico!
Healthcare workers first; The general public hopefully by Summer.
Visit the New Mexico Department of Health information site and pre-register now to be notified when the vaccine becomes available.
Well, based on the violence, threats, and seditious statements of trump supporters, maybe not that happy yet. But with Rev Warnock and Jon Ossoff victorious in Georgia, things are looking up, at least as far as returning to a sane, functioning government.
GC Commissioner Harry Browne sponsoring resolution condemning Herrell's vote:
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AND CONDEMNING NEW MEXICO REPRESENTATIVE YVETTE HERRELL’S VOTES TO REJECT THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES OF ARIZONA AND PENNSYLVANIAA RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AND CONDEMNING NEW MEXICO REPRESENTATIVE YVETTE HERRELL’S VOTES TO REJECT THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES OF ARIZONA AND PENNSYLVANIA
The finale:
WHEREAS, Representative Herrell's actions are contrary to the obvious and immediate interests of the County of Grant, the State of New Mexico, and the nation as a whole in achieving a peaceful transition of power and ensuring the smooth continuation of the essential functions of our government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grant County Board of Commissioners
CONDEMNS the votes of Representative Yvette Herrell objecting to the certification of the electoral votes of the State of Arizona and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Click here for the complete text (PDF)
Petitions demanding Yvette Herrell's resignation
Herrell has continuously supported the Republican Party’s disinformation campaign about the 2020 election, including President Trump's completely baseless accusations of widespread election fraud. Herrell supports Trump’s refusal to accept the election results and is complicit in the undemocratic, violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday which delayed congressional action to certify President-elect Biden’s win until late into the night.
Throughout her campaign for the U.S. House seat, she invoked support of President Donald Trump’s bigoted and undemocratic ideals. She continues, just days after her swearing in, a show of obsequious loyalty and parroting with Trump’s false claims about election fraud.
Despite Wednesday’s violent insurrection intended to overturn the election results and illegitimately keep Donald Trump in power, Herrell voted AGAINST certifying Arizona and Pennsylvania's electoral votes.
Sign the petition on Progress Now New Mexico
Meetings are currently being held on Zoom. Contact chair@gcdp-nm.org for sign-in information.
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General party meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, usually at party headquarters, 3060 East Highway 180, Silver City. (A-frame across from Ace Hardware and the Conference Center.) Potluck at 5:30 PM, Meetings begin at 6:20. All Grant County registered Democrats are welcome to attend and participate.
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