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West Side Democrats of Bernalillo County (WSD). Events, protests, and holiday observances.
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January was a busy month for the West Side Democrats of Bernalillo County (WSD), our state legislature met, local and national protests continue today.
2026 Legislative Session Events & Links
Call to Action: Remember to tell the governor to add library bills to the legislative session call.
Here is a quick summary of what you can do. See special 1/26 special Call to Action email we sent you for details.
- HB 26 protects public libraries and librarians
- SB 65 protects public school libraries and librarians
- SB 45 protects academic libraries and librarians at our colleges and universities
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Constituent Services:
Phone: (505) 476-2200 Email: ConstituentServices@exec.nm.gov
Proposed subject line options:
- Governor, please send a message for NM Library Bills Message requested for HB 26, SB 65, SB 45
- Governor, please protect our libraries and staff! Protect our libraries and Counter Project 2025!
Governor, let the protection of libraries by part of your legacy!
West Side Day at the Legislature is next Thursday, Feb. 5
Join the WSD Contingent You are invited to join your WSD advocates for a day with our legislators in Santa Fe. Next Thursday, Feb. 5, is West Side Day. Let’s take the Rail Runner to Santa Fe!
Questions?
Ask at Info@WestSideDems.org.
Goal: Speak with West Side and other legislators while they are in session and at the reception. Give the West Side Dems more visibility with our legislature!
Time of Travel: We have chosen a Rail Runner itinerary that accommodates a half-day trip. The trip takes about 1-½ hours. You may choose to take a train on your time.
Check the schedule: Weekday Schedule | Rio Metro Regional Transit, NM.
- 12:30 pm: Meet at the Los Ranchos/Journal Center Rail Runner Station. Train #543 leaves at 12:39.
- 6:46 pm: Leave Santa Fe Depot on Train #521. Arrive at Los Ranchos/Journal Center Station 8:18 pm.
- Speak to your legislators as well as those who are sponsoring bills on issues you are passionate about. The daily session usually opens at 8:00 am; exceptions are announced the evening before. Appointments usually not needed. Check the bill schedule (see link below).
- Sen. Mo Maestas invited WSD to the Albuquerque Westside Business Association’s reception, 4-6 pm, at Chomp Food Hall, 505 Cerillos Rd. (located within walking distance to the Railyard). Here are details: Westside Day Legislative Reception – Albuquerque Westside Business Association.
Links for Legislative Session Info:
Legislative Update as of 1/26: NM Legislature day 7 recap: Lawmakers react to fatal MN shooting; State Fair transformation bonds
Where to find specific bills: Home – New Mexico Legislature
The Legislative Social Calendar lists all special days at this session: Social Calendar – New Mexico Legislature
Help Re-Elect Damian Lara
Other WSD News
Invitation to attend Executive Committee Meeting this Sunday
The Executive Committee of Your West Side Democrats of Bernalillo County (WSD) will hold our monthly meeting this Sunday. All WSD members are invited. Contact Dorothy Wilkinson, chair, with questions: info@westsidedems.org.
This ward meeting marks the first step in the pre-primary process, when Democrats across Bernalillo County come together to elect delegates who will represent our county at the 2026 DPNM Pre-Primary Convention. Delegates elected through this process will help determine which Democratic candidates appear on the statewide and federal primary ballot.
For information about required pre-registration, go to bernalillodems.org/preprimary.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 11:30 – 1:30 pm at
UNM Continuing Education
1634 University Blvd. NE., Albuquerque, NM 87131
Doors open at 10:30 AM
This week only!
The Feb. 7 Antifascist Action Group meeting is canceled.
Members are instead encouraged to attend the DPBC Pre-Primary meeting.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 11:30 – 1:30 pm at
UNM Continuing Education
1634 University Blvd. NE., Albuquerque, NM 87131
Doors open at 10:30 AM
PAY YOUR DUES!
Pay your WSD 2026 dues NOW, so you can receive our Exclusive Monthly Newsletter (have to be a paid member).
Scan the QR Code or go to the website HERE.
West Side Antifascist Action Group. Meets at Weck’s Restaurant, 6311 Riverside Plaza NW (in Riverside Plaza). They meet twice a month: every third Sunday at 11:30 and first Saturday at 10:00, at Weck’s.
Ongoing demonstrations:
Saturdays | RESIST TYRANNY SATURDAY
Albuquerque | Corner of Montgomery & Juan Tabo | 11am – 12pm (ɴᴇᴡ!)
Saturdays | RESIST TYRANNY SATURDAY
Rio Rancho | Corner of U.S. 550 & New Mexico 528 | 10am – 11:30am Info and RSVP here.
Saturdays | FREE MARTIAL ARTS SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
(for LGBTQ+ adults and allies)
Albuquerque | Morningside Park | 2pm – 3pm Info and RSVP here.
Sundays | SOLIDARITY SUNDAY
Tijeras | East Mountain Public Library | 10:30am – 11:30am Info and RSVP here.
Tuesdays | RESIST TYRANNY TUESDAY
Albuquerque | Corner of 4th & Lomas | 12pm – 1pm Info and RSVP here.
Tuesdays | RESIST TYRANNY TUESDAY (NE Heights)
Albuquerque | Corner of Montgomery & Juan Tabo | 11am – 12pm Info and RSVP here.
Thursdays | RESIST | REST | REPEAT
Santa Fe | Roundhouse | 12pm – 1pm Info and RSVP here.
Thursdays | OUR COMMUNITY, OUR VOICES!
Albuquerque | Corner of Paseo & Ventura | 12pm – 1pm Info and RSVP here.
Fridays | NO NUKES VIGIL
Santa Fe | Corner of Sandoval & West Alameda | 12pm – 1pm Info and RSVP here.
MONDAY, Feb. 16 afternoon — Celebrate Presidents Day With the WSD. Happy hour, time and location TBA.
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