GET OUT THE VOTE (GOTV)

KICKOFF - SATURDAY, OCT 12

JOIN US @ 1420 CERRILLOS AT 11:00 AM

IN THE LAST SIX WEEKS WE HAVE: 

The Phone Bank Team of 86 active callers has made 6,812 calls in Santa Fe County. We are calling voters from ALL parties because the Harris Campaign is reaching out to everyone for whom the most important value is saving our democracy.  Most of our calls are to Republicans and Independents.   We have many, who despite their party, say “YES, you can count on me to vote for Kamala Harris and Dems up and down the ticket.”   Together with the Door Knocking Team, we have called and “door-knocked” 14,500 voters and found more than 1,800 who plan to vote for Harris, Walz and Dems up and down the ticket!

SHOUT OUT TO our current Super Callers: Patricia Boies (716), Mary Ann Cristello (557), Kathy Bartlett (370), Joan Sickler (331), Dottie McKissick (313), Susan Kilkenny (284), John McClure (256), Gayle Talaga (244), Sandy Schwartz (240), and Desi Arragon (207). 

We have some more to do this week, but then….

GOTV - SATURDAY - OCT 12th

ON SATURDAY, join us at 1420 Cerrillos to KICKOFF GOTV.  

We will EMAIL all callers NEW Scripts, NEW Phone Bank Links, and ADDITIONAL INFO for voters to vote easily.  If you cannot attend, look in your EMAIL for the info to get started.

We will be calling over 5,000 Harris voters to encourage them get to the polls.

The State Party and Coordinated Campaign are counting on 65,000 votes for Democrats in Santa Fe County. Our calls help make it happen!

If you haven’t stopped by for a training yet, now is a great time to get started before we make the switch to GOTV. Bring a cell phone and a tablet or laptop, if you have one.

Come join us—it’s quick and easy to make calls. You can do it from home, once you have learned the system. Wendy and I are at 1420 Cerrillos on Tuesdays at 4, Thursdays at 11, and Saturdays at 11.

Mary
Mary McCormick Freitas
505-490-3258

Training Schedule                Snacks provided
1420 Cerrillos Rd

Tues      4 pm

Thurs   11 am

Sat       11 am

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As of 10.31.17

Our mailing address is:
Democratic Party of Santa Fe County
1420 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 316-4585

DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF SANTA FE COUNTY

ELECT DEMOCRATS 2024

D2D NEWS (DOOR-TO-DOOR NEWS)

ON TIME VOTING STARTS OCT. 8 AT THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE

LAST MINUTE VOTING AT ALL POLLING PLACES ON NOV. 5

REGISTER TO VOTE AT NMVOTE.ORG UNTIL OCT. 8

REGISTER TO VOTE AT ANY POLLING PLACE IN SANTA FE COUNTY OCT. 8 THROUGH NOV. 5.

CANVASSERS
YOU’RE ALL THE CHAMPS!
YOU KNOCKED THE ENTIRE VOTER ID PHASE WITH A FEW DAYS TO SPARE!

SO, TAKE A BREAK.
YOU DESERVE IT.
AND WE ARE GOING TO DEMAND A LOT MORE OF YOU
STARTING NEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12.

We are down to only a very few turfs of VtrID left for you to walk.
If you go to the 1420 Cerrillos office looking for turfs, you may find one of the last, or you may find none at all.
That is because you have exceeded our goal and all expectations.

SATURDAY WE START SUCH A DEMANDING SCHEDULE THAT YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU GOT SOME REST BETWEEN NOW AND THEN ! ! !
GET SOME SLEEP.
GO BOWLING.
WASH THE CAR.
BUY THE OCTOBER GROCERIES.
TAKE SOMEBODY DANCING.
STARE AT THE MIDDLE DISTANCE.

PUT LOTS OF CANVASSING SHIFTS ON YOUR CALENDAR FOR 10/12 — 11/3.
WE WILL NEED YOUR DAYS AND HOURS LIKE NEVER BEFORE.
DOZENS AND DOZENS OF NEW TURFS WILL BE At 1420 FOR YOU ON 10/12.

AND IF YOU HAVE NEVER USED MINIVAN, NOW’S THE TIME TO START.
MINIVAN WILL ALLOW YOU TO KNOW FASTEST WHO HAS ALREADY VOTED.
THE PAPER LISTS WILL NOT KEEP UP WITH THE “OH, I ALREADY VOTED” VOTERS AS FAST AS MINI-VAN CAN.”
THAT’S A BIG ADVANTAGE OF MINI-VAN IN GOTV.

WE’RE NOT GOING BACK
AND WE’RE NOT BACKING OFF.
RUN THROUGH THE TAPE.
WIN WIN WIN.

To: Santa Fe County Door-to-Door Canvassers

Fr: Your Canvass Committee

October 8, Vote First Day, 2024. At the County Clerk’s office.

You are getting these Tuesday letters because -----

• You are already canvassing (thank you, thank you!) OR
• You got on some list of Dems willing to canvass but haven’t started.

RE: Our Purpose, Our Progress, Our Practices

Hello, canvassers, Democrats, patriots and winners,

This is the sixth edition of D2D News.

Today here are a few notes about our work

1.     GOTV is just around the corner:

On October 12,

through when the polls close on November 5,

we GOTV!.

That’s “Get Out The Vote” in win-speak!

Our first phase of canvassing is drawing to a close on October 11.

It is our Voter Identification phase or “VtrID”.

Last week we issued a new batch of turfs designed to End VtrID Strong.

For our last D2D News, 10/1 we broke 7000 knocks in celebration.

And now, for our last D2D News before GOTV we are at 8,603 doors – a

leap forward in only one week!

Our goal for VtrID was 13,000 doors and phones.

We beat it.

Grand total: 15,655.

Way to go, team!

Here comes Phase 2 on October 12.

It is Get Out The Vote.

In GOTV we chase our voters ‘til they vote:

“Hello, my name is Joe. I’m a volunteer for the Democrats. Can we count

on your vote for Kamala Harris?

Yes? Fantastic.

You know, if you do support her, you could help her succeed even more so

by also electing our strong Senator and strong Congresswoman.

Can we count on those as well?

Yes? Excellent.

When do you plan to vote?

Voting Early?

Good for you. You know that as soon as you vote, we’ll stop bugging you

about it.

Thanks for voting.

So long…”

Turn-out is everything in winning elections.

All the talk, opinions, whacky polls, even those holy yard signs, don’t win

elections.

Turn-out does.

So, we are all over our voters so that every last one of them goes to the

polls.

In GOTV we knock and call mid-propensity turn-out voters and mid-likely

supporters of our candidates.

Our goal will be similar to our past goal, but another 14,000 doors and

calls within 3+ weeks instead of six.

So, buckle up. If you have the slightest inclination to canvass or call,

now’s the time. Get on it and get it done. Don’t let this election be

someone else’s business – you know you care deeply, so do greatly.

You’ve heard the talking heads say, “The polls are within the margin of

error.” We say, “This election is within the margin of effort.”

Kamala’s counting on us, and we are returning the favor.

2.       New to Door To Door (D2D)?

Here are the first five issues, sent every Tuesday:

D2D News(campaign-archive.com)

D2D News(campaign-archive.com)

D2D News(campaign-archive.com)

D2D News(campaign-archive.com)

D2D News(campaign-archive.com)

3.       More! More! More!

Do we need more canvassers?

You bet we do!

Remember, Orientation to canvassing and to this 2024 campaign is

held on the following schedule. Available as a small handout in the

office if you need a few for your friends.

4.      Help The Neighbors:

One more Day of Action Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 13:an opportunity to travel to Rio Rancho/Albuquerque to canvass for the day.  There’s coffee, breakfast, training — and that beautiful drive. What’s not to like? Sign up! CLICK HERE. And once you’ve signed up, share Mobilize by text, email, or social media so your friends will join in.

5.      Vote First Day:

This edition of Door To Door News (D2DNews) is being sent to your on the first day of voting.  At 10 AM this morning, Democrats gathered under the Spitz Clock, Lincoln and Palace, walked together to the County Clerk’s office and we voted.

Vote as early as you can.  You help all our candidates focus their resources on the remaining voters who have not voted yet.  It’s a simple way to help them – and help them a lot

Here’s your Canvass Committee:

Jean Brophy, Phyllis Bustamante, Cam Crawford, Pat Cruz, Paul Dirdak, Rebecca Entwistle, Connie Hvidsten, Gretchen Jordan, Fay McIntosh, David Thompson

Turning Vibes Into Votes, we are…

… Your Canvass Committee of

The Santa Fe County Democratic Party

Please send any comments, questions or suggestions to

Paul Dirdak,224-545-6083 pdirdak@gmail.com

Copyright © 2024 Democratic Party of Santa Fe County, All rights reserved.
As of 10.31.17

Our mailing address is:
Democratic Party of Santa Fe County
1420 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 316-4585

Can you believe it's already Labor Day? As we celebrate Labor Day, it’s a good time to reflect on the service of so many. Teachers, nurses, doctors, construction workers, grocery clerks, maintenance workers, housekeeping staff and more. We thank everyone who works hard every day of the year. Nothing happens without you. Happy Labor Day!

Let's Help Democrats Win in November! It's just 36 short days before the start of early voting. It's time to get to work. We know everyone is different and that many of us live busy lives. That's why we've created our Eldo Area Dems Action Center, so you can find a volunteer opportunity that's right for you. Local, national, texting, calling, and donating are all options available at the Action Center. Click on the pic of Kamala below and check it out!  

Postcard Extravaganza! Two Precinct Captains, a record 45 people, and 1000 postcards later-- what a day! Big shout out to Precinct leaders Karla George Gustafson and Jennifer Wynne for hosting a fantastic postcard party. Big thank you to everyone who came out to write in community. We’re fired up and we’re not going back! Kudos always to Postcard Power leader Jeanne Brown for creating and organizing all those postcard packets! Want to write postcards?   Postcard Power! Postage adds up, want to help us buy stamps? Eldo Dems Postage Fund

COMING UP SOON!  Join us for an evening fundraiser for our state Representative Matthew McQueen. He's been an effective voice for our district and a solid advocate on environmental issues. His opponent is a MAGA candidate from Edgewood. Matthew needs our support to ensure victory in November. Please RSVP now for event details. Matthew McQueen Fundraiser

FOOD DEPOT 2024 CAMPAIGN
Fight hunger with your donation.

Eldorado Dems supports The Food Depot, Northern New Mexico’s food bank. They currently provide 700,000 meals each month to those in need. The Food Depot sponsors an annual fundraiser called Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) and it ends September 23rd. During this time neighborhoods compete to raise the most money for hunger relief in Northern New Mexico. Last year Eldorado donations paid for 31,688 meals! Let's do even better this year. Click here to donate   Food Depot Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign

OCTOBER 8 - SAVE THE DATE!

The first day of voting in Santa Fe County is Oct. 8. We're gathering at the Plaza at 10 a.m. to join our fellow Democrats county-wide as we march from Santa Fe Plaza to the County Clerk’s office  to vote. Voting First Day takes your name out of the voting call, text, and canvass lists.Moreover, for all our volunteers working so hard to GOTV (Get-Out-The-Vote), it allows them to focus their efforts on less likely voters. Wear your Democratic campaign regalia but be ready to remove it when it's time to vote. No campaigning is allowed in polling places. Hope to see you there!

CAN'T VOLUNTEER RIGHT NOW?

You can still help. Please consider making a small donation to Eldorado Area Democrats to support our work in this busy election year. Your donation helps us buy stamps, print door hangers, signs and more! Donate.

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In this Issue . . .

GOTV - We Need More

Ben & Carmen Lujan Awards

Early Vote Rally

Many Hands

Poll Watchers Needed

Get a Ride

NM Kamala T-shirts

Tales from the Turf

Rally in the Valley

New Edgewood Leadership

Fun-Raising in Galisteo

ABQ Area Days of Action

Want to Do More?

Pancake Breakfast

Cochiti Rally with TLF

March for Freedom

Tri-County Liberals w/ Bill Scott

CSP

Calendar of Events

Click here for the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County Event Calendar

We need more!

More feet on the ground.

More hands on the phones.

Show up … Speed Up

Wrapping up five weeks of canvassing, team leader Paul Dirdak (dubbed “Canvas Guy”) reports we’re still in the voter ID stage, which will finish in about a week. We’re finding out which voters – Republicans, DTS, Greens and others – might vote for Democrats. Contact rate (the number of people who answer their doors) is 22 percent, a solid rate for a presidential election.

If you haven’t started canvassing, start now. If your friend hasn’t started, pick up an “Introduction to Canvassing” handout at HQs and get them started. Turfs are available at Canvassing Central every day during office hours.

Phonebanking: Callers switch to GOTV on Oct. 12 so if you’re not comfortable calling non-Democrats, that’s the time for you to step up!

Phonebank leader Mary Freitas calls it a “big lift” for Santa Fe to turn out 65,000 Democratic voters to offset losses in red counties. “And we can do it if everybody works together.”

Be like Patricia Boles.

She’s called 607 voters

Other stars: Mary Ann Cristello with 369 calls and Kathy Bartlett with 306. Susan Kilkenny has 284; Dottie McKissick, 278; John McClure, 256; and Joan Sickler, 255.

Phonebankers this week are calling back people who were marked as “not home” and leaving a brief message: Vote for Democrats up and down the ticket. After absentee ballots go out, they will also be keeping in touch with voters who’ve requested absentee ballots but whose ballots have not been returned.

Phone bank training sessions are held three times a week at 1420 Cerrillos: Tuesdays at 4 p.m., Thursdays at 11 a.m., and Saturdays at 11 a.m.  Come with a friend. Bring a cell phone. A laptop or tablet is helpful for training but is not required. Plus, there are snacks!

By the Numbers

7,593 doors knocked

10 canvassers have each knocked more than 150 doors

5,498 calls made

6,100 postcards mailed

154 active canvassers

75 Active phone bankers

48 People picked up Round 2 postcards

Turning Vibes

Into Votes!

Volunteer Now!

Read their bios HERE

Purchase Tables and Tickets Here

Join the March: Vote First Day!

Everyone is invited to march to vote from Santa Fe Plaza to the County Clerk’s office on Oct. 8 starting at 10 a.m. Voting First Day takes names out of the voting prospect lists and builds momentum for our candidates. For our volunteers working so hard to canvass, phone and text, it means early voters come off lists so we can concentrate on GOTV with more reluctant voters. If you miss first day, extended early voting starts Oct. 19.

Join us at 10 a.m. on Oct. 8 at the Spitz Clock, the corner of Lincoln and Palace. Wear your DPSFC or Kamala T-shirt and bring a shirt to pull over your T when you enter the clerk’s office where campaign materials are not permitted. Say you’ll be there: CLICK HERE

Many Hands Make Light Work

Sixteen volunteers wrote more than 600 postcards on a beautiful Saturday morning (Sept. 29).  Cards went to Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas and New Mexico’s CD2. There are still postcards to be written. Contact Jeanne Brown, 307-683-6066.

Poll Challengers Needed

Voter protection at every precinct in Santa Fe County (and nationwide) is witnessed by our neighbors from the communities where we live. If you want to be a poll challenger in Santa Fe County, there are training opportunities left. Check it out and sign up. CLICK HERE. After you are trained by the DCCC, there is a brief Santa Fe County Clerk training on Zoom and then DPSFC Chair Henry Roybal will issue credentials. For more information contact Mary Jane Parks ViceChair.Dpsfc@gmail.com or Owen Flomberg at flomberg@dccc.org

Rides to Vote

Don't let unreliable transportation stop you from voting. If you or someone you know needs a ride to vote, text or call

505-316-4585 to get on a list and a ride with a DPSFC volunteer will be arranged. See voting dates and locations here.

Get Your NM Kamala T!

T-shirts backing Kamala Harris for president are available at 1420 Cerrillos Rd. while supplies last. They are specially made with our state Zia and a prancing donkey. $20 donation per shirt. Hurry!

A limited number of Southwest design Harris-Walz signs are available TODAY. Keep checking back for more blue signs. Requested donation is $10 per sign.

Tales from the Turf

Canvassing one mid-town neighborhood, a team met a woman in exercise gear who dashed over to ask if they were looking for a postcard writing party. Turns out the neighborhood writes postcards every Wednesday and Saturday … for the national Kamala campaign. None of them were on the canvassing list. Safe neighborhood – and with an American flag.

A 52-year-old grandmother came down her steps to announce she will be voting for the first time: “I just couldn’t let ‘that man’ be re-elected.” Her 22-year-old daughter, already an experienced voter, will take her to early voting at the Fair Grounds. The older woman’s regret: “My grandpa was a good Democrat, and he didn’t live to see me start voting.”

A young voter registered DTS (Independent) recently moved here from Pennsylvania. He’s all in for Kamala. When canvassers joked he should be voting in his home state and asked if his family was going to “vote right,” he joked, “No, they’re going to vote left!” He asked the canvasser for her lapel Harris-Walz sticker to put on his computer.

A registered Republican politely said he would NOT be voting for Kamala. But he said he will vote early and vote for Heinrich (“because that other lady isn’t even from here; she just jumped in and thought she could run for Senate”) and will vote for Leger Fernandez. “She’s from here like me,” he said of TLF, who is a Las Vegas native.

Another woman, registered as a Republican, reassured the canvasser, “Don’t worry about me; I’m really a Democrat. I just changed my party affiliation for the primary so I could vote against that (expletive).

Officials Rouse Attendees

At Pojoaque Rally in the Valley

Chair Henry Roybal kicked off the rally at Poeh Cultural Center Sept. 12 with a rousing speech on why voters should elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz: “They will ensure every person has the opportunity to not only get by, but to get ahead. Harris believes as I do, that when the middle class is strong America is strong.”

To read full remarks: CLICK HERE

New Leadership in Edgewood

Adrian Chavez Sr., appointed to chair Ward 3C replacing Evelyn Vinogradov, is working on a degree in political science and committed to turning Edgewood blue. A resident of Edgewood for a decade, he sits on the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Edgewood Economic Development Board and is a member of the Centennial Rt. 66 Commission. He owns a security company specializing in New Mexico film productions. Chavez has been an advocate for strategic growth and initiated a recall election to affirm women’s reproductive rights after the Town Commission passed an anti-abortion ordinance. The issue is in litigation.

Bill Raynovich, Ward 3C vice chair, moved to Edgewood in 2018 from Omaha, Neb. He volunteered in that state on the Hillary Clinton campaign as a phone banker and outdoor sign holder and drove people to the polls. Locally, he's been an active local advocate and member of the DPNM Rural Caucus, the Veterans and Military Families Caucus  and the Environmental Justice Caucus. He has also edited and contributed content to the Central New Mexico Democrats Newsletter.

Fun-raising Rally in Galisteo

Feast on Frito pie, caramel apples and cider as Galisteo Democrats kick off expanded early voting – and drive people to the polls – at an event Oct. 19, 2:30 p.m., at the Community Center. You can pin the tail on the Democratic donkey (he’s going to have lots of surprise messages written on him) and go home with prizes. The foliage promises to be magnificent and the company great. People who need a ride to early voting in Eldorado will be treated like royalty. Stay tuned for speakers and more entertainment.

Knock Doors for NM Legislators

There’s one last chance to help out Albuquerque area legislators with our super canvassing skills. Remember: Our neighbors serve coffee and breakfast.  Sunday, Oct. 13. Sign up! CLICK HERE

Want to DO SOMETHING

Outside of New Mexico?

Here are handy links for phone banking, texting and writing opportunities.

Phone bank: CLICK HERE

Text: CLICK HERE

Write: CLICK HERE

Want to speak to someone about postcards? Jeannie Brown, 307-683-6066.

RSVP Here

March for Freedom!

Click here for more informationFor More Information Click Here

CSP Keeps on Serving

Demonstrations of Democratic values continue as members of the Community Services Program picked up garbage and tidied up Villa Linda Park, organized food at The Food Depot, delivered meals to home-bound residents for Kitchen Angels twice a week, delivered sack lunches and served dinner at Pete's Place over the past two weeks. Democrats working for you by building community!

Join the Team

Democratic Party of Santa Fe County Office at 1420 Cerrillos Rd.

Monday,  Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

See Canvass Support and Phoning Schedules Above

~Oct. 3:  6-7:30 p.m. DPSFC Executive Meeting at 1420

~Oct. 4:  9 a.m. CSP Santa Fe Indigenous Center

>Oct. 4:  5:30-7 p.m. Ben & Carmen Lujan Awards

>Oct. 5: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Meet & Greet in Edgewood

>Oct. 7:  1:30-4 p.m. CSP Food Depot

>Oct. 8:  8:30 a.m. CSP Animal Shelter

>Oct. 8:  10 a.m. VOTE FIRST DAY

>Oct. 10:  9 a.m. CSP City Parks

>Oct. 12:  9 a.m. CSP Reunity Resources

>Oct. 13:  9 a.m. Days of Action ABQ

>Oct. 13: 11 a.m. GOTV Rally with TLF at Cohiti Lake

*Oct. 13:  5 p.m. Deadline to submit for Newsletter

>Oct. 17:  1:30-4 CSP Food Depot

>Oct. 17: Tri-County Liberals with Bill Scott

~Oct. 18:  9 a.m. CSP Santa Fe Indigenous Center

Oct. 19: EXTENDED EARLY VOTING starts

>Oct 19:  10:30 a.m. NM Freedom March

>Oct. 19:  2 p.m. Galisteo Friend Rally

>Nov. 5:  ELECTION DAY

  ~1420 Cerrillos Rd.

  * Online Event

  > Site location listed OR TBD

  CSP= Community Service Program

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The phone bank team of 75 active callers has made 5,498 calls in Santa Fe County. This is really helpful—we are looking for voters who plan to vote for Democrats so that we can add them to our Get Out The Vote efforts next month.

We have callers joining us from San Juan County to help support Teresa Leger Fernandez and others from states around the nation: California, Massachusetts. and Virginia.

We had a Zoom meeting last week where folks were able to share hints, stories, and what keeps them motivated. Mary Jane Parks talked about some of what she learned at the Democratic National Convention. Wendy Pomeroy explained recent changes in the script. Several Super Callers shared their experiences and what gets them back on the phone day after day: Kamala!

Our current Super Callers are Patricia Boies (665), Mary Ann Cristello (407), Kathy Bartlett (306), Joan Sickler (301), Dottie McKissick (293), Susan Kilkenny (284), John McClure (256), Lucinda Vigil (190), Kitty Barkley (188), Gayle Talaga (175), Lynn Udall (170), Tina Hille (145), Charlene Cerny (122), and Rope Wolf (103). Many thanks to them and to the other 61 callers who have made nearly 2,000 calls.

The texting team, post card writers, and door-knockers are contacting the same types of registered voters. Our focus as phone bankers is to call the registered voters who live in areas that are hard to canvass door-to-door. Every person we speak to adds information to the Party data about our County's voters. The State Party and Coordinated Campaign are counting on 65,000 votes for Democrats in Santa Fe County. Our calls will help make it happen!

There are a few changes since we began calling five weeks ago. We are now calling people marked as “not home” when we called then the first time. We are also leaving brief messages that we hope the person will vote for Kamala and Democrats up and down the ticket.

On Oct. 12 we will begin the GOTV calls. We will give detailed information about when and where to vote in that round. We will also be “chasing” absentee ballots, i.e. calling voters who received a ballot in the mail but haven’t sent it back yet.

We aim to finish this round of calls by Oct. 10 to gather as much information as we can for GOTV. If you haven’t stopped by for a training yet, now is a great time to get started before we make the switch to GOTV. Bring a cell phone and a tablet or laptop, if you have one.

Come join us—it’s quick and easy to make calls. You can do it from home, once you have learned the system. Wendy and I are at 1420 Cerrillos on Tuesdays at 4, Thursdays at 11, and Saturdays at 11.

Mary
Mary McCormick Freitas
505-490-3258

Training Schedule                Snacks provided
1420 Cerrillos Rd

Tues      4 pm

Thurs   11 am

Sat       11 am

We only have a few more weeks until early voting begins on October 8th. 
After October 8th, the county clerk's office asks that we do not register voters on paper or even online. They repeatedly say it's better to give people information on voting sites and send them to an early voting location to register (and vote!) that same day. 
After the 8th, you are welcome to put your energy toward taking people you know to the polls or giving people voting information, but you should not be doing paper registrations. People do have a lot of questions once voting begins, so becoming a voter information agent instead of registrations is helpful too! 
Important Reminder:I have heard from the county clerk's staff that almost HALF of all paper registrations that are being turned in are being rejected. Most are being rejected because of simple mistakes, like a voter is not signing a form. Please make sure to have first-time voters fill in their entire social security number, and then look over the registration form before the voter leaves. It's also good to get a phone number on the form and then have the voter check that they do not want their number sold; however, a phone number allows the clerk's office staff to call the voter if there is an error. 
What can you do for the rest of September? 
1. We do have a few more party events, including one this week on Tuesday that still needs help!  Sign up at this link. 
2. A lot of VRA work is self-motivated. You register where you get permission in your neighborhood. Remember to ask permission if you are going to do any registrations on private property, like a grocery store. If you are doing voter registration in a public area, like a park, I suggest being more non-partisan. 
Here are some things you can do in your neighborhood. 

• If you are part of any community groups or religious organizations, you can register people at those locations. 
• If there are any community events that are happening at your local neighborhood level, like a fall festival, you can ask to register at those. 
• If you live in an apartment complex, you can ask if you can set up in a community room or common area. 
• If there is a busy local hang out spot, like a brewery, in your community, you can ask to set up a table on an evening you are free and register people. 
• If you want to go to a public spot, like a park or a public event in a busy area like the plaza or Canyon Road, you can walk around with a clipboard and register. 

If you get permission to register at a location, you can stop by the party office when they are open and pick up a few flyers and a VRA lanyard so you can be easily identified. But really all you need is a clipboard and your VRA forms! 
There are supplies for VRAs (like flyers, lanyards, clipboards, etc. at the headquarters. I am not available during the day since I work, but there are volunteers staffing the office throughout the day. Please only take what you think you will need. 
Remember to turn in completed VRA forms as soon as possible after any event (personal or organized by the party) to the county clerk's office. Their building entrance is on Grant Street downtown right across from the community convention center. 
You can also sign up to canvas with the party, or knock on doors. When you are knocking on doors, it's helpful to be a VRA and be able to update registrations or register people in the house. The party is currently doing a lot of canvassing around the city. 
Thank you for your enthusiasm for registering people in Santa Fe County! Let me know if you have questions. 
Thank you,  

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Michele Sandoval (HD57)
Phillip Ramirez (SD12)
In our recommendations below, we will be clear about any of these suggested candidates for your support whose races appear tight at this writing as well as those that now appear less so. We will watch the races closely and alert you to any changes in that assessment.  As in the Primary, we invite you to choose candidates whom you would like to help.
The races come in three flavors:PICK-UP Progressives who would aid in passing Roundhouse legislation more in keeping with our legislative goals.

PROTECT A few are progressive Democrats whose elections will “protect” seats that they currently hold from being challenged by extremist Republicans.PREVENT Another few may not meet our goals for progressivism, but the opponents are hard-right, even MAGA, Republicans whose elections we would want to “prevent” in either chamber of the NM legislature.
Make financial contributions as you are able. Now’s the time. The big publicity push in districts is now and every dollar helps a lot.  Visit the candidates’ web sites to volunteer a little or a lot. Be guided by the instructions of the candidate’s campaign manager. In each case, find the candidate’s web site hot-linked to the candidate’s name. Also find the link to make donations at the end of each description.
Worry less.Do more.Your Elections Committee, Willie, Rich, and Paul August 13, 2024
Gabby Begay (HD39)Catron, Grant, Hidalgo Counties –  PICK-UP.Begay is an experienced public-school teacher who is passionate about improving the state’s educational system. She is an Emerge graduate and currently serves on the NM Commission on the Status of Women as well as serving as President of the Cobre Consolidated School District Board of Education. Begay was chosen by her cohort peers as the 2024 NM Teach Plus Fellow of the Year and is a past member of the union AFSCME and current member of the National Education Association.Gabby is running against a well-funded, two-term Republican incumbent, Luis Terrazas. Rep. Terrazas voted against Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, capping payday lending rates, and reproductive rights.
In the Primary, 2,302 Democrats voted for Gabby.  Gabby outpaced her Primary opponent 80% to 20% while Luis ran unopposed as a Republican incumbent.Gabby raised $31,429 of which $23,707 are carried forward to the General. Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood and AFSCME were all donors.
Luis, again a Republican incumbent, raised $141,979 with $124,720 still available. The largest contribution was from himself, plus others from GOP Representative Gail Armstrong, Chevron Oil and other individuals.
To donate to Gabby Begay, go here.
Here is an upcoming fundraiser for Gabby Begay: Heather Berghmans (SD 15) - ABQ PROTECT a Democratic SeatThis race already has broad interest and participation.  It is of particular interest to those of us who focus on gender justice.
Heather is an ABQ native and has worked as a policy analyst as well as a fundraiser for the NM Democratic State House Caucus. At 35 years old, she would be the youngest woman serving in the State Senate, but already has a long history working in the NM legislature under Speakers Egolf and Martinez.  
Heather challenged incumbent Daniel Ivey Soto in the Primary. The Primary voters removed him from the NM Senate.
Heather’s opponent is Republican Craig Degenhardt whose only previous electoral race was for a community college board position where he lost to James Chavez 57% to 42%, a vote margin of 1,600 out of a total vote of 11,200.
To donate to Heather Berghmans go here.
Rep. Kathleen Cates (HD44)A PROTECTION & PREVENTION race in Corrales, Rio Rancho and NW ABQThe 2020 redistricting moved the boundaries of this district to include less of Rio Rancho which may indicate a marginal benefit for a Democrat.Rep. Cates flipped this seat from a Republican incumbent in 2022.  She received 51% to former Rep. Republican Powdrell-Culbert’s 49%, a difference of only 297 votes. Keeping this seat is a worthy goal for us.  Cates ran unopposed in the 2024 Dem Primary.
Moreover, Kathleen’s opponent is Ali Ennenga who has run for office many times.  In previous cycles Ms Ennenga has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association and the Right to Life Committee of NM. Her FB page includes emphatic upset about Planned Parenthood endorsing public school board candidates as well as offense at mask requirements in schools during COVID.
In her first term, Rep. Cates sponsored bills that passed and have been signed into law such as two water project funding and prioritization bills, a workforce development and apprenticeship funding bill, and a NMFinance Authority affordable housing bill.
Rep. Cates writes: “ [As] a member of the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council [I] … advocate for underserved and marginalized people, such as women diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse problems; disabled people seeking job opportunities; and children with developmental disorders or who are considered “at-risk.”
To donate to Kathleen Cates, go here.
Athena Christodoulou (SD21)ABQ PICK-UPChristodoulou is a member of Indivisible Albuquerque.She is a retired Navy engineer veteran and has also worked as a technology entrepreneur and consultant. She served as the committee analyst for the NM House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources committee during the 2023 legislative session, where she analyzed 40 different bills, 

Her leadership and volunteer experience includes advocating for solar energy in all NM communities for years (she lives fossil fuel free herself, as a private citizen), and has also served as the political director for Adelante Progressive Caucus, including organizing members to make public comments in support of the Civil Rights Act, Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, and salary increases for teachers. She served as secretary and board member of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, as a community solar coach for the Department of Energy and is currently the Vice Chair for the Environmental Justice caucus of the Democratic Party of New Mexico.In past elections, Athena has run to unseat two Republicans, Bill Rehm (HD31) in 2022 and Mark Moores (SD21) in 2020.  Now she is running for an open Senate seat due to Mark Moores’ retirement.
Athena’s General Election opponent is Nicole Tobiassen who won the Republican Primary with 44% of the vote against two other contestants who split the remainder with 30.4% & 25.6% respectively.  Nicole appears not to have run for public office previously.
Athena’s Primary opponent was Philip Snedeker.  She received 76.1% while he received 23.9%. 2,827 voters supported her while 888 voters supported him.
To donate to Athena Christodoulou, go here.Vicky Estrada-Bustillo (HD31)ABQ PICK-UPVicky worked for the United States Forest Service for more than two decades. Before her retirement from civil service, she served as District Ranger for the Cibola National Forest, which borders the eastern boundary of District 31. In the years since, Vicky has become a tenacious neighborhood advocate and is a member of the NE Heights D8 Neighborhood Coalition and a regular participant with the Foothill and Northeast Community Policing Council.

As a lifelong leader and community facilitator, Vicky knows what it means to face down a challenge and to bring people together to overcome it. In her career with the Forest Service, Vicky worked tirelessly to unite groups with diverse needs and experiences to solve complex problems. 
HD31 has been held by a Republican, Bill Rehm, who held the seat since 2006. He is now retiring.  He won the 2022 race over Democrat, Athena Christodoulou who is now running for SD21 and appears in this report under that race.
Vicky is attempting to flip this House seat in our direction.  Redistricting does not appear to have a major effect on the political traditions of this district.  Vicky’s Republican opponent in 2024, Nicole Chavez, also ran against Rep. Pamelya Herndon in HD28 in 2022 and lost, Herndon: 52.3% to Chavez: 47.4%, 7,552 votes to 6,883, separated by 669 votes.  
This will be a tight race with field work essential. Vicky is already knocking doors with enthusiastic volunteers.  Join them. With Rep. Rehm’s legacy in the district, Republican money may very well get spent on Ms. Chavez’ account.
Donate to Vicky Estrada-Bustillo, go here.Rep. Yanira Gurrola (HD 16,)ABQ Westside - PROTECT This is a key incumbent protection seat. Yanira is an immigrant and engineer who has worked in education, first as a math teacher active in the teacher’s union, and now works as a national consultant in bilingual education.
Yanira won the Primary against Marcella Duarte 63.9% vs 36.1%, 1,639 votes to 925 votes. In her Primary, she raised $116,968 and has a balance of $20,344.
Yanira’s General Election opponent is Leland Bohannon who was unopposed in the Republican Primary. Mr. Bohannon raised in his Primary $8,156 and carried forward a balance of $674.  Bohannon’s name appeared in the press as an ardent opponent of LGBQ+ rights.  See this reference.  From one perspective, this race appears not to be tight at all, and it may not be now.
Your committee will monitor it to learn if the Republican Party will spend heavily here to tighten this race and we will alert you quickly if that should happen.
To donate to Yanira Gurrola, go here.Joseph Hernandez (HD 4)-San Juan County- PROTECT Democratic open seatIndigenous Energy Organizer for Native American Environmental Voters Alliance (NAEVA), Joseph Hernandez grew up in Pueblo, Colorado in the Bessemer Community and graduated from Shiprock High School in 2006. Joseph worked as support staff for the Youth Opportunity Program with the Navajo Nation Office of Youth Development, Shiprock Agency.  He was a field organizer for Anthony Allison’s campaign for the New Mexico House of Representatives as well as the former Committee President of Gadii’ahi-To’koi Chapter Community Land Use Planning Committee.
Joseph should be of particular interest to our subscribers who focus on environmental protection and alternative energy issues.  He advocates on behalf of post-carbon economy and does so fully grounded in his Navajo community.  This is an open seat as Representative Allison is retiring.
This is an article about Joseph.
In Joseph’s Primary, he won with 50.8% and 550 votes while his two opponents split 49.2% and 532 votes. Joseph raised $32,085 with a balance of $2,743 in the Primary.His General Election challenger is Lincoln Mark who was unopposed in the Republican Primary.  He only received 624 votes. Mr. Mark raised $1,100 and carries forward a balance of -$63.
From one perspective, this race appears not to be tight at all, and it may not be now. Your committee will monitor it to learn if the Republican Party will spend heavily here to tighten this race and we will alert you quickly if that should happen.
To donate to Joseph Hernandez, go here.Rep. Tara Jaramillo (HD38)important PREVENTION raceDemocrats picked up this seat in 2022 thanks to Rep. Jaramillo’s defeat of the Republican heir-apparent to Rebecca Dow who had held it since 2017.  Ms. Dow did not run in 2022, choosing instead to run for Governor.  She lost in the Primary to Mark Ronchetti. Now Rebecca Dow is attempting to return to her long-time and former House seat, District 38.
Reboot subscribers may very well take different approaches to this race. Representative Jaramillo voted against PFMA and Clean Fuels.  However, she sponsored reliable Democratic bills, particularly regarding public education where Rep. Dow had for years staked out a conservative reputation.  
Support for Rep. Jaramillo is to deny Ms. Dow’s return to the chamber while advocates will still need to provide constructive feedback to the incumbent, if we are successful, on bills that we support.
To donate to Tara Jaramillo, go here.
Rep. Charlotte Little (HD68)Western ABQ, important Dem PROTECTION raceOur goal here is to protect this district and its Representative, a promising one-term member running for re-election for the first time.  In her first term, Charlotte sponsored an act criminalizing “materially deceptive advertising” in political campaigns.  She did so with colleagues Chasey and Duhigg – MLG signed it into law (HB182).  Charlotte joined eighteen other sponsors of the new affirmative consent law that requires all post-secondary schools that receive public funds to adopt policies and programs designed to protect students from non-consensual sexual behavior (HB151) – again signed by the Governor.
Charlotte comes from San Felipe Pueblo.  She is married to Joseph Little, an attorney and former judge.  Charlotte writes that for fifteen years she has owned her own small business; served as a Tribal Administrator; and worked as an Administrative Officer for the United States Department of Health and Human Services. She has served New Mexicans through her work as Vice-Chair of New Mexico Voices for Children, President of Emerge New Mexico, and Chair of the San Felipe Pueblo Health Board.   
Her priorities for continued service in the House are: Creating thousands of new jobs in clean industries like clean energy, film, eco-tourism, food, and cannabis.
Making sure all New Mexicans have access to high quality, affordable health care.
Ensuring we have safe neighborhoods that retain the quality of life we hold dear.Hiring the very best educators for our early education, K-12, and higher education programs.
Charlotte’s opponent is Nathan Brooks who appears not to have run for office in previous cycles.  There were 1,221 votes cast in the Republican primary this year, of which Brooks received 716. He is an undergraduate at UNM.
To donate to Charlotte Little, go here.Cindy Nava (SD9)  Sandoval County an open Democratic PROTECTION & PREVENTION seat. Cindy is one of a handful of former DACA recipients running for office around the country this year. She is the proud daughter of a construction worker and a housekeeper who moved Cindy to the US when she was young in search of a better education. Cindy was the first former DACA recipient appointed by the White House, where she served as Senior Policy Advisor to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She's the former ED of Transform NM Education and has an extensive policy background working in the legislature in NM. Cindy has a proven track record and key lived experience on core Democratic issues such as housing, healthcare, and reproductive rights.
Cindy writes: “The day I received my U.S. Citizenship was one of the proudest days I can remember. I pledged that day that I would always work to ensure that others had the same opportunities and would do all I could for my community. So, it is with those dreams … that I am running for State Senate in District 9.”
Cindy’s opponent in the General Election is Audrey Trujillo who Ballotpedia reports is a member of the Coalition of America First Candidates which promotes Trump-aligned candidates in state and local races.
To donate to Cindy Nava,  go here. 

Phil Ramirez (SD12)Sandoval County, Important PREVENTION RaceOur objective in this race is to prevent Jay Block from becoming a NM Senator.
Phil ran unopposed in the 2024 Democratic Primary.  He will be a strong voice for organized labor in our Senate.  He says, “I am a project manager and a Union Refrigeration journeyman, working at my family business. Our small business is a signatory company with Local UA 412, and I am honored to contribute to the success of our local economy... I was appointed to the Construction Industry’s Commission in 2019. I am proud to have been voted in as the Vice Chairman for the industry in 2021” Phil is endorsed by AFT and AFSME as well.
Senate District 12 has been held by Democrat Jerry Ortiz y Pino since 2005. Senator Ortiz y Pino is retiring. He has been a staunch ally, overall, of progressive causes. So, the threat of a highly ideological Republican to this seat in particular needs to be taken seriously.
Phil’s opponent is Jay Block who has high name recognition, endorsed by Veterans for America First (a shadow MAGA ally), one of five gubernatorial candidates in 2022 Republican Primary along with Rebecca Dow (see above). Both were soundly defeated by Mark Ronchetti in the 2022 Primary.
Mr. Block was a Sandoval County Commissioner. According to a candidate survey that Mr. Block submitted to Ballotpedia in 2022, “Block's career experience includes working as a nuclear weapons consultant. He is affiliated with the DAV, VFW, NRA, and Association of Air Force Missileers.”
District 12 has changed its location with redistricting. It is now further north and includes parts of Rio Rancho.  
To donate to Phil Ramirez, go here.
Michele Sandoval (HD57)Rio Rancho, PICK-UPMichele is running for this seat for the second time.  In 2022 she ran against an incumbent Republican, Jason Harper, first elected in 2013.  She lost to him with 48.2% of the vote to his 51.8%, a margin of only 428 votes and he a six-term incumbent to her first time run.
Now the seat is open with Mr. Harper’s retirement.  Replacing Mr. Harper has been a frequent goal, but now that the seat is open, perhaps we have a rare chance.Michelle is running against Rio Rancho realtor Republican Catherine Cullen who appears to have served for two terms on the Rio Rancho Public School Board winning her first election in 2013.
As though someone is about to require us to buy electric vehicles, Ms. Cullen is quoted in the Rio Rancho Observer as saying, “I’m not someone who wants to have an electric car, but we should have choices, and oil and gas is such an important part of our state budget. I mean, so when they’re talking about going to EV (electric vehicles) and reducing our oil and gas (revenues), how are we going to supplement our budget?” she said. “You should be able to have choices. If I want to have an electric car, great.” (April 6, updated April 9, 2024)
In the Primary, Ms. Cullen raised $17,330 with 5 current House Republican members making the largest contributions.  She has $7,485 remaining.  Michele raised $20,496 with $17,537 still available.
This will be a close race with Republicans trying to keep a seat that has been theirs for a decade.  It is a clear pick-up for us, with all our help.
To donate to Michele Sandoval, go here.

The Reboot Elections Committee thanks the following sources:Progress Now NM; NMmas; BallotPediaNM; NM Sect’y of State Financial Reports. We consult our own contacts within the two Democratic Caucuses, House and Senate, as well as campaign managers with whom we have successful electoral experience, public press, and campaign web sites.
The Reboot Our Democracy Elections Committee is Willie Orr, Rich Weiner, and Paul Dirdak                                August 13 2024

  Happy Friday, members, allies, and supporters!
 
We're back again to invite you to some important upcoming opportunities to fight to protect our communities.
 
First things first, we urgently need you to join us in giving public comment this afternoon at 1PM or Monday online or in person for the Water Quality Control Commission Hearing on the proposed fracking waste reuse rule. Though community members from across the state have overwhelmed the public comment periods voicing our opposition against the rule, industry has started bringing folks out the last two days, so we need a strong showing in opposition against the rule each day for the remainder of public comment. Talking points, times, and sign up below
 
Please join us for our Upcoming People's Climate Action Plan Town Hall this Thursday at 6:00PM for frito pies and to learn about the next step in the People's Climate Plan organizing. Learn more below.
 
It's been a busy week for YUCCA, not only have we been organizing our members to give public comment each day this week - we also successfully executed our most confrontational direct action on Wednesday at Chevron's greenwashed climate event at Casa Rodena Winery. See below for a report back and info.
 
We have a podcast! Our first episode featuring our Summer Fellows is live now so be sure to check it out, and follow the Yapping with YUCCA Podcast for more!
 
Lastly, our constitutional lawsuit to enforce New Mexico's pollution control clause is once again making national headlines, this time featured in a Teen Vogue and Grist magazine piece on Indigenous youth at the forefronts of climate lawsuits making their way through our country's legal systems. Scroll down to check it out!
   CALL TO ACTION: URGENT PUBLIC COMMENT NEEDED KEEP TOXIC FRACKING WASTE IN THE OILFIELD!
STOP THE "PRODUCED WATER" REUSE RULE
     THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS COMMENTED TO DATE!!!!
 
We are asking 5 of our members/supporters to give testimony against the current rule as drafted and calling instead for a rule.

In-person:  NM STATE CAPITAL (411 South Capitol St.), Room 317
Virtual Comment Link:  on Webex: Bit.ly/WQCC23-84-Hearing
 
Friday 1PM
Monday 9AM & 1PM
 
Speak: Sign up here  to give a 3 minute public comment, in person or virtually, many times available 
 
Please also officially sign up for your comment time by emailing Administrator Pamela Jones: pamela.jones@env.nm.gov
 
Write: Link for Written Comments to submit to Water Quality Control Commision 
 LINK TO HEARING     In 2019, the Produced Water Act, spearheaded by the oil and gas industry, was passed, paving the way for produced water reuse with the creation of the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium opening the door  for produced water treatment “pilot projects”. The proposed Wastewater Reuse Rule (WQCC 23-84) is the next step in this effort, aiming to set definitions and permitting processes for expanding disposal for produced water via reuse outside the oil field. However, the proposed rule has been met with significant opposition due to the lack of scientific standards and potential risks to public health and the environment from reuse.
     Key Concerns:
 
 Environmental and Health Risks: The proposed rule allows the reuse of fracking waste without adequate measures for radiation or toxicity, potentially exposing New Mexicans to hazardous substances such as PFAS, arsenic, and benzene.

Lack of Scientific Standards: The rule does not specify treatment standards, nor does it provide clear guidelines on ensuring the safety of reused water.

Seismic Activity: Disposal of fracking waste in injection wells has led to a significant increase in seismic activity, with over 2,400 earthquakes reported in 2022 alone.

Public and Worker Safety: There are no provisions in the rule for ensuring the safety of workers handling produced water or for the public in areas where reuse projects are conducted.

Radioactivity Concerns: Produced water can contain naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) such as radium-226 and radium-228. These substances can pose serious health risks to workers handling the waste, including increased risk of cancer due to prolonged exposure. There are currently no specific regulations addressing the safe handling and disposal of radioactive materials in produced water, leaving workers vulnerable to health hazards. Testimony by New Energy Economy expert Justin Noble on Tuesday during the evidentiary hearing includes examples from other states where workers in produced water “treatment” facilities have died due to exposure from handling produced water without adequate protections.

     PEOPLE'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN TOWN HALL
     Join us in Santa Fe next Thursday to learn with us on climate action! We will have frito pies, art supplies and childcare for kiddos as well!
 
THURSDAY. AUGUST 15TH, 6PM-8PM @ EARTH CARE'S OFFICE WE SHARE WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT ZONA DEL SOL ON THE CORNER OF JAGUAR & COUNTRY CLUB
 PLEASE RSVP  YUCCA BLOCKS ENTRY TO CHEVRON EVENT
   On Wednesday, August 7th, YUCCA blockaded the entrances of Casa Rodena Winery in Los Ranchos - the host of “Agua es Critica” water series, which has been a greenwashing effort by the same company that is coming under fire by communities across the world for their horrible track record of human rights violations, environmental destruction, and pollution.
       In 2024, as our coasts face torrential storms and wildfires rage from California to New Mexico, Chevron has reported over $4 BILLION DOLLARS IN PROFIT.  
            YUCCA has been producing a social media series titled Meet the Monster in which Chevron is the first corporate monster featured. Over the last two months we've been working to expose Chevron’s dirty laundry and track record across the world, including in Palestine where they have fossil fuel development interests.
         SEE MEET THE MONSTER CHEVRON PART 1, PART 2, PART 3, PART 4
   YAPPING WITH YUCCA: EPISODE ONE!
     We're very excited to announce the launch of our newest multimedia project: the "Yapping with YUCCA" podcast! This new podcast will feature some of your favorite voices from the YUCCA team yapping about New Mexico state politics, the climate crisis, false solutions, and so much more! Check out our first episode featuring Summer Fellows Jazmin, Isaiah, Feleecia, and Yazh!
 Listen On Spotify  YUCCA's CONSTITUTIONAL LAWSUIT FEATURED ON GRIST MAGAZINE AND TEEN VOGUE!