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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.
West Side Day at the Legislature is TODAY, 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 12:39pm.
Activities
- 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:
Bills signed into law: 2026 New Mexico legislative session – Ballotpedia
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
New Mexico Democrats Will be Celebrating
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
Other WSD News
Join us for our annual Presidents Day happy hour in place of our February “meeting”.
TGIF Happy Hour Update
Your Executive Committee has voted to have one happy hour each month. Thanks, Robert Hill, for suggesting we decide how often we will host regular happy hours.
Our Presidents Day happy hour will be our February happy hour.
Our March happy hour will be at the beginning of March. Stay tuned for details.
A WSD member has volunteered to be the new TGIF chair. More info coming.
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
PAY YOUR DUES!
With all this activity, why not pay your WSD 2026 dues NOW, so you can stay informed about these important activities?
Go here to become a member of West Side Dems or to renew your membership.
Scan the QR Code or go to the website HERE.
West Side Antifascist Action Group. This week only! The Feb. 7 Antifascist Action Group meeting is canceled.
Members are instead encouraged to attend the DPBC Pre-Primary meeting. This 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.
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.
WSD Brunch Bunch Starts Meeting Monthly
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