Our Mission
To Serve the 88,000 Democrats Living on the West Side

Democrats Care!

We encourage and support candidates who will work for the good of everyone in our community. We believe in a government that is truly “of the people, by the people, and for the people”…not just for corporations, Wall Street, or the rich.

United By A Common Goal…

Social justice and human rights are more important than corporate profits. We seek to improve the quality of life for all of our residents through grass-roots support of candidates who listen and work to implement liberal programs and legislation.

Get Involved…

Your candidates can’t win without your help. Canvassing, phone banking, word-of-mouth, volunteering, and donating are all ways to work together to achieve our common goals.

Organizing Now for 2020 Elections
Wednesday, January 22
6:30 – 8:00 pm
WSD Business Meeting 6 pm

2020 will be upon us in just a couple of days. Do you know how YOU will be helping to make the 2020 elections a powerful Blue Success? Whether you’ve thought about your role yet or not, join us in January for this great opportunity to start planning your contribution!

First, we will do a quick review of our WSD 2019 goals and accomplishments. Then, we’ll turn our focus to 2020. Together, we will conduct our annual brainstorming session. And, we will explore the tools, networking, and resources that Democrats will need in order to win in November. Your thoughts, ideas and creative suggestions will be what builds the foundation of our activities in the coming year.

BONUS: Invite a friend or a neighbor – who wants to get engaged and make a difference in 2020. Any member who brings a guest will have their name entered into a drawing for a door prize.

Don Newton – Taylor Ranch Community Center
4900 Kachina St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 [Map]

The West Side Forum

It’s Time to Unite and Heal

January 19, 2020

by Linda Allen, resident of Precinct 171 — January 18, 20202020 is a critical election year. Our democracy, the foundation of our lives, and everything we believe as Americans, is at risk. Not from an outside invader, but from ourselves. Our enemies watch and wait, rubbing their hands in glee…

Ready, Set, GO!

January 15, 2020

Ready, Set, GO!2020 is upon us, and Democrats across the county are in high gear to prepare for this crucial election year. We need everyone’s involvement to ensure we keep riding the Blue Wave into November. It will take a LOT of work to accomplish all we want to do…

Dear Donald Trump

September 23, 2019

On September 16, New Mexicans were met with a dichotomy of messages. In Rio Rancho, Donald Trump rallied his base on another campaign stop, took credit for New Mexico’s oil and gas revenue, vowed to turn NM red in 2020, and continued his message of division based on race. Hundreds…

Let’s break the record!

September 7, 2019

Since 2012, the U.S. has celebrated National Voter Registration Day on the fourth Tuesday of every September. In 2018, the holiday fell on September 25 and the campaign aimed to register 300,000 people. Much to everyone’s surprise, more than 865,000 people registered to vote on the national holiday, exceeding all…

Voter Registration Update

August 21, 2019

WEST SIDE SUMMERFEST – Thanks to the 12 volunteers who helped out at both booths at Summerfest – a WSD booth and a voter registration booth. (Photo shows volunteers Camille Varoz, Sue Wolinsky and Diana Shea with Mayor Tim Keller at the booth.) We had 9 people sign up for…

It’s Time to Rise Up

August 12, 2019

“We should soundly reject language coming out of the mouths of any of our leaders that feeds a climate of fear and hatred or normalizes racist sentiments, leaders who demonize those who don’t look like us, or suggest that other people, including immigrants, threaten our way of life, or refer…

2020 Is Coming

June 10, 2019

“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” – Joel A. Barker When I put on my “2020 is Coming” button, it immediately connects me to the many dedicated and passionate people I have…

Change

April 28, 2019

“Change is the only constant in life.” — Heraclitus Change has come to the West Side Democrats. Flora Lucero was elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County on April 6 and resigned as chair of WSD on April 24. During her tenure our membership increased from about 16…

Hello Wonderful West Side Democrats

April 28, 2019

Hello Wonderful West Side Democrats of Bernalillo County – Wednesday, April 24 I will be stepping down from my position as Chair of the West Side Democrats of Bernalillo County (WSD). It has been an honor and privilege to serve you in that capacity. I am eager to work with…

The April 6 Election

April 8, 2019

On Saturday, April 6, 2019, I was elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County. I am humbled and honored by the outpouring of support I received leading up to and since the election. Many West Side Democrats showed up in real and meaningful ways and I would not…

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2020 Conventions

Pre-Primary
Saturday, February 15 — Ward Meetings/delegate elections
Ward Meeting Times and Locations. Click HERE
DPBC Delegate Apportionment. Click HERE
Saturday, February 22 — County Pre-Primary Convention
Saturday, March 7 — State Pre-Primary Convention and SCC Meeting

Post-Primary
Wednesday, June 3 — Ward Meetings/delegate elections
Saturday, June 6 — County Post-Primary Convention
Saturday, June 13 — NM Congressional District Conventions
Saturday, June 20 — State Post-Primary Convention

Why We Call Congress

This is an important reminder that all of us get to participate in our democracy. Only when we are silent, does our power diminish. These reps and senators work for us! Call them and make sure they know how you feel! – Indivisible Nob Hill