ALBUQUERQUE ? On Mar. 12, the Democratic Party of New Mexico hosted the Pre-Primary

Convention, packing Isleta Resort and Casino with party delegates and activists.

The showroom was buzzing with excitement as it was f il led with Sanders and Clinton supporters, advocating for their candidate. Local supporters gathered as well, showing support for Secretary of State candidate Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Congressional candidates Ben Ray Lujan and Michelle Lujan Grisham.

As a f irst-t imer at an event l ike this, it was very exciting to see very like-minded people come together to support the party as a whole. The energy at the convention was contagious as the Democratic Party Chairwoman, Deborah Haaland, gave her introductory speech.

Haaland expressed her gratitude to the delegates and activists for all of their hard work that has benefited the party. However, Haaland?s message was clear: whether you support Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton, our main mission is to get a Democrat in the White House. Additionally, Haaland expressed the need for Democrats in state-level positions as well.

Seeing Democrats from various counties around New Mexico was evidence of the importance in our work. With this many supporters, it is vital that we stick together and vote for Democrats across the board.

March 21, 2016

- Addison Flores-Thorpe recaps the New Mexico Democratic Pre-Pr imar y Convention (cover )

- Sonia Gonzalez r epor ts on the histor ic upset at the Michigan Pr imar y (Page 1)

- The Democratic Par ty celebrates the sixth anniver sar y of the Affordable Care Act (Page 2)

An Over view of Recent Poli tics

IN THIS ISSUE

The New Mexico Democratic Pre-Primary Convention: An Overview Addison Flores-Thorpe Mar. 19, 2016

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apr il 21Dona Ana County Democrats Monthly Meeting (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

Tor rance County Democrats County Meeting (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women Convention (Detai ls to fol low )

Eddy County Democrats Monthly Meeting (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)

Moments from the Convention

Delegates sign in at the convention on Mar. 11 at Isleta Resort and Casino.

Intern Sonia Gonzalez passes out campaign stickers in support of Ben Ray Lujan.

Delegates show their support for Senator Bernie Sanders.

Delegates rally in support of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Photos by Adan J. Serna

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Mar ch 26Cesar Chavez Event - Hispanic Cultural Center (10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

This week we celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As Democrats, we believe that affordable health care should be available to all New Mexicans. The ACA is a prime example of how our values benefit families in our state every day.

Since the ACA was signed into law on March 23, 2010, the uninsured rate in New Mexico has dropped by 8.4 percent. In addition, ACA protects New Mexicans with preexisting conditions from being denied coverage and allows young people under the age of 26 to remain on their parents? health plans. And now, more New Mexicans are covered by Medicaid, another program championed by Democrats. 

As we mark this milestone, Democrats continue to f ight for the things that matter most to New Mexicans like job creation, access to health care, and education. Let?s keep the ball moving and work to elect candidates that share our ideals.

Celebrating the Success of the Affordable Care Act Democratic Party of New Mexico Mar. 18, 2016

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