Communities Around New Mexico Honor the 80th Anniversary of the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb
NM Downwinders Now Eligible for Compensation
This weekend and through next week, communities around New Mexico are hosting several community-wide events as part of New Mexico’s involvement in the national Back from the Brink campaign to abolish nuclear weapons.
New Mexicans living near the Trinity Site and in Church Rock near Gallup have recently become eligible for compensation as part of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Click here for details.
Here are the NM events posted on mobilize.us. Register for each event individually, using the event-specific links.
BACK FROM THE BRINK KICKOFF – SATURDAY, JULY 12
July 12, 6:30pm, Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd., NW, ABQ – speakers, action, and nuclear justice. Information here
ST. FRANCIS BASILICA CATHOLIC MASS – SUNDAY, JULY 13
11 am at St. Francis Basilica, 131 Cathedral Pl., Santa Fe
INTERFAITH REMEMBRANCE OF THE TRINITY TEST – SUNDAY, JULY 13
2:30 5:00 pm, St. Pius School, ABQ Information here
24-HR PRAYER VIGIL AT TRINITY SITE – TUESDAY, JULY 15, 6PM to WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 6 PM
In Person and Virtual. Information here
THE TRINITY TEST 80 YEARS LATER, A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
Wednesday, JULY 16 – 5:00 refreshments, 6:00 presentation – New Mexico Military Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe – Information here
Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Nonviolent Action, July 17
About this event
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.
Albuquerque Candlelight Vigil and March
7–9 pm at Roosevelt Park, 500 Spruce St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
We will be building a community altar to honor those who have died in ICE custody, as well as the 50,000 Americans who will die each year as a direct result of losing their needed healthcare and being stripped of their human rights. We are encouraging protesters to bring battery powered candles and/or flowers to leave on the altar. This is not your typical protest or rally; this is intended to be a mellow, solidarity event, providing the community with an opportunity to gather in peaceful mourning.
New Mexico Communities Have Already Announced
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON Protests
ALAMOGORDO 10 am–1 pm more info
CARLSBAD 5–6 pm more info
LAS CRUCES 8–10 am more info
LAS VEGAS 5–6:30 PM more info
MADRID 5–7 pm more info
ROSWELL 6–8 pm more info
SANTA FE 5–7 pm more info
TAOS 12–1 pm more info
TIJERAS 9–10 am more info
Republicans are pushing a dangerous agenda—and we’re pushing back. Join the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County to call voters across the country, share what’s at stake, and demand action from elected officials.
- Where: DPNM Office (4013 Silver Ave SE) or join via Zoom
- When: Every Wednesday, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Who: Everyone Ready to “Do Something”
Weekly speak-out about Trump, Oligarchs, & Project 2025 in Santa Fe.
Every Thursday
New Mexico Grassroots Bulletin Board
TESLA PROTESTS IN BERNALILLO – weekly Saturdays 9 am–10:30 am. Info at
Join People Against Tyranny every Tuesday 11am to NOON protesting the chaos, divisiveness and cruelty of Donny-2-Dolls’ wreckage! We’re in the Northeast Heights at the intersection of Montgomery and Juan Tabo.
There’s plenty of parking in the shopping centers on each corner. Bring your signs, your voices, noisemakers, bodies and souls, and your friends!
Please do not engage with hecklers (we haven’t had many) and allow pedestrians to get through.
PROTESTS IN ALAMOGORDO every Saturday 10 am, honk and wave. More info here
Support NPR and PBS — add your name to support public broadcasting and the First Amendment
Sign petition to impeach Trump
Tell Congress to protect our courts. Protect Our Courts | American Civil Liberties Union
NEWS FROM CANDIDATES
Local Democratic candidates in races on the West Side are invited to submit candidate events to WSD at Info@westsidedems.org by 8 pm Sunday.
Daniel Leiva is running for ABQ City Council District 1. More info here
State Representative and conservation attorney, Matthew McQueen, launches bid for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.
Members of West Side Dems are welcome to come to our executive committee meetings. We meet the first Sunday of the month. For more information about when and where contact info@westsidedems.org.
So you can’t make a meeting? You can zoom the meeting by accessing info@westsidedems.org and requesting a zoom link. A recording will also be available at westsidedems.org
West Side Dems Immigration Info Hub
“If the rights of one person are denied, the rights of all of us are denied. This concept of mass deportation is very frightening. So West Side Dems will develop a hub of information about immigration and mass deportation.”
— Dorothy Wilkinson
Read Dorothy’s editorial on why immigration is so important.
Click here to see our new IMMIGRATION PAGE, with ways to get involved.
“If the rights of one person are denied, the rights of all of us are denied. This concept of mass deportation is very frightening. So West Side Dems will develop a hub of information about immigration and mass deportation.”
— Dorothy Wilkinson
Read Dorothy’s editorial on why immigration is so important.
Click here to see our new IMMIGRATION PAGE, with ways to get involved.
Your Party Needs You
In May, we will elect precinct and ward chairs. These are important positions because these chairs communicate with voters and work to get out the vote. If you have never thought of running for precinct or ward chair consider that as your contribution to our continued Blue West Side, Blue Bernalillo County and Blue New Mexico. It is very important right now that we all do what we can to make sure our party is strong and can withstand attacks from the Republicans.
Precinct and ward chairs communicate with their neighbors and provide communication between the voters and the state and local party. They recruit volunteers to knock on doors, make phone calls, text and write postcards.
Precinct and ward elections will be held in March and April before the state convention is held April 26 in person and online. State officers and committee members will be elected at that time.
Stay tuned for the call for your precinct and ward elections. Seriously think about becoming a precinct or ward chair. Now is the time we must all be involved.
You are Invited to Attend Executive Committee Meetings
When: the first Sunday of each month
Time:
- Lunch 12:00
- Business meeting: 1:00 to 2:30
Where: Cottonwood Ranch Apartments, 10001 Coors Bypass NW
We will gather at the patio between the office and swimming pool when the weather is nice. If the weather is uncomfortable, we will meet in apartment 1518.
We chosen Sundays, so that people who are working can attend.
All members are welcome. If you are not an elected officer, you will have a voice but no vote.
If you plan on coming to the lunch or the meeting, please RSVP to chair@westsidedems.org.
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.