Please Join Us!

For a Reception to Support Senator Elect Tim Keller
and Help Retire Campaign Debt

Special Guests: The Honorable DIANE D. DENISH, Lieutenant Governor; The Honorable MICHAEL SANCHEZ, Senate Majority Leader; The Honorable LINDA LOPEZ, State Senator; The Honorable DEDE FELDMAN, State Senator; The Honorable CISCO MCSORLEY, State Senator; The Honorable JERRY ORTIZ Y PINO, State Senator; The Honorable SHERYL WILLIAMS STAPLETON, House Majority Whip; The Honorable AL PARK, State Representative; The Honorable MIMI STEWART, State Representative; The Honorable HECTOR BALDERAS, State Auditor
and BRIAN COLÓN, Democratic Party Chairman

Hosted by: MIKE PUELLE; DREW SETTER; RICHARD ROMERO; ATF/NEA; VIRTUE, NAJJAR & BROWN; REESE EDWARDS; AFL/CIO; LINDA SIEGLE; ALBUQUERQUE AREA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 244; NERISSA WHITTINGTON; BRYAN ORTIZ; AFSCME; RANDY TRAYNOR; DEBBIE MAESTAS; JD BULLINGTON; GARY KILPATRICK, JUAN FERNANDEZ, RANDY MARSHALL AND OTHERS

THURSDAY, the 11th of September, 5:30 - 7 PM

At the home of Ellen Griffiths and José Simbaña
2010 Alhambra SW, Albuquerque

Click Here for Map

Host $1000, Sponsor $500, Supporter $250

If you cannot attend please consider sending a contribution to Tim Keller For New Mexico

at 11023 Vistazo Pl SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123
or
donate online at www.TimKellerForNewMexico.com

SE Heights Neighborhood Groups Issue Recommendations for Expo NM

ALBUQUERQUE - As part of the RFI process and in anticipation of the Governor’s visit to Expo NM this Friday at 1:30 pm at the African American Performing Arts Center, surrounding neighborhood groups and elected officials have outlined several desired themes to help guide Expo New Mexico's future planning. Earlier last month, 23 citizens representing 7 neighborhood associations, 4 organizations and 5 public officials gathered for a brainstorming session and are pleased to make the following recommendations. Ideas for a new plan for Expo NM include:

1. Keep the State Fair

2. Provide more job opportunities for area residents and be an asset for creating a community economic engine

3. Incorporate “Best of " ideas from other cities, i.e. Central Park, NYC; Millennium Park, Chicago; Soulard Market, St. Louis

4. Be an International/Cultural Destination (cultural centers, sister city cultures, International Consulate offices, etc.)

5. Include a Rt 66/Central Avenue Promenade

6. Home to a Permanent Grower’s Market/Flea Market (open, inviting, public) such as the Soulard Market, St. Louis

7. Be a Daily and Year-round Destination including Retail, Restaurants and Government Offices

8. Provide Year-round Family recreation that is community supported and include all age activities for children, teens, adults and elders

9. Provide Green Open walkways, lighted and no walls

10. A World Class Event Center like O2 in London that is multi-functional

11. Incorporate thoughtful mixed use planning with a parking garage, gate re-designs, multi-modal transportation, workable traffic flows, and safe

12. Use Green Building and alternative energy, i.e. solar panels on the covered grower’s market structure and utilize local companies

13. Include Athletic Fields for a variety of community sports such as soccer, Little League, etc

14. Include an Equestrian Center, depending on Mesa Del Sol plans

15. Exclude ideas for established long-term housing but consider State Fair housing and ‘artist in residence’ programs like the Santa Fe Opera

16. Follow a process that permanently includes Neighborhoods and other stakeholders

" The Fairgrounds re-development will impact area residents and neighborhoods for 50 years or more. The Governor is well served by having engaged citizens, their sharing of ideas and the value of their input," says Nancy Bearce, Coalition President.

"What to do with Expo NM was an important issue in the recent primary, I'm pleased our district is proactively voicing its ideas. I'm looking forward to working on this in the legislature," says State Senate District 17 Senator - Elect Tim Keller.

"I am excited to work with the Governor and community leaders on promoting a re-vitalized and vibrant Expo New Mexico that will serve the local neighborhoods as well as the entire state,” says State Representative Al Park, District 26.

Todos Para Tim Steering Committee

Richard Romero, Former State Senator and Pro Tem

Jerry Ortiz y Pino, State Senator

Rey Garduño, City Councilor

Danny Hernandez, Chairman of AMAFCA

Victor Limary, Talin Market

Nancy Bearce, District 6 Neighborhood Coalition President

Idalia Lechuga-Teña, La Mesa Neighborhood Leader

Charlie Bennett, Dem. Party Ward Chair SE Heights

Enrique Cardiel, South San Pedro Neighborhood Leader

Joanne Landry, Trumbull Neighborhood Association President

Dr. Javier Aceves, MD Young Children's Health Center

Mary Ellen Broderick, Democracy For New Mexico

Arturo Sandoval, VOCES Inc.

Debra Haaland, At Large DNC Delegate

Joseph Garcia

Hwa soon "Sue" Thorson

Reyna Juarez

Mr. Bobbie Nobles

Javier Benavidez

Chris Chavez

Tikie Hodges

Mario Benavidez

Rachel Lazar

Alisha Ruiz

Clara Holguin

Eleanor Estrada

Dr. Adelamar "Dely" Alcantara

Teckkiam "Chhor" Chang

Ligaya White

www.democracyfornewmexico.com

Friday, March 07, 2008

Eric Griego & Tim Keller at Meetup Last Nite: How We Can Achieve Reforms

District 17 State Senate candidate Tim Keller addresses the group

In addition to a top-notch presentation on voter demographics and GOTV by Jennifer Ford of America Votes at last night's Albuquerque DFA-DFNM Meetup, the group heard from Eric Griego and Tim Keller. Eric and Tim are both passionate and engaging Dems who are challenging Dem incumbents in State Senate primary races set for June 3, 2008.

Both Griego and Keller stressed their strong commitment to needed reforms related to ethics, campaign finance, health care, education and a living wage. They explained how crucial it is for those who advocate change to band together and work hard to replace legislators more interested in protecting the status quo than reforming a broken system. Only grassroots action and determination can elect Democrats who will work on behalf of the people instead of the monied special interests. Whether or not we live in a given candidate's district, we can volunteer, make a small donation and help get the word out to support their campaigns. If they win, we'll all benefit -- not just constituents in their districts.

It seems clear that until we can get big money from big donors out of the election system, it will remain difficult to enact much-needed legislation on things like universal health care and a true living wage. Strong citizen support won't necessarily translate into the passage of popular measures unless we elect more Democrats who are willing to work hard to first get ethics and campaign finance reform signed into law.

If we consider ourselves to be grassroots activists, we must do more than read the blogs and go to meetings. To get people-powered candidates elected, we have to do our part. Do it now:

Visit the campaign websites of these two candidates to get actively involved in their races:

Tim Keller, whos' running in Senate District 17


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	Please Join Us! For a Reception to Support Senator Elect Tim Keller and Help Retire Campaign Debt Special Guests: The Honorable DIANE D. DENISH, Lieutenant Governor; The Honorable MICHAEL SANCHEZ, Senate Majority Leader; The Honorable LINDA LOPEZ, State Senator; The Honorable DEDE FELDMAN, State Senator; The Honorable CISCO MCSORLEY, State Senator; The Honorable JERRY ORTIZ Y PINO, State Senator; The Honorable SHERYL WILLIAMS STAPLETON, House Majority Whip; The Honorable AL PARK, State Representative; The Honorable MIMI STEWART, State Representative; The Honorable HECTOR BALDERAS, State Auditor and BRIAN COLÓN, Democratic Party Chairman Hosted by: MIKE PUELLE; DREW SETTER; RICHARD ROMERO; ATF/NEA; VIRTUE, NAJJAR & BROWN; REESE EDWARDS; AFL/CIO; LINDA SIEGLE; ALBUQUERQUE AREA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 244; NERISSA WHITTINGTON; BRYAN ORTIZ; AFSCME; RANDY TRAYNOR; DEBBIE MAESTAS; JD BULLINGTON; GARY KILPATRICK, JUAN FERNANDEZ, RANDY MARSHALL AND OTHERS THURSDAY, the 11th of September, 5:30 - 7 PM At the home of Ellen Griffiths and José Simbaña 2010 Alhambra SW, Albuquerque Click Here for Map Host $1000, Sponsor $500, Supporter $250 If you cannot attend please consider sending a contribution to Tim Keller For New Mexico at 11023 Vistazo Pl SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123 or donate online at www.TimKellerForNewMexico.com SE Heights Neighborhood Groups Issue Recommendations for Expo NM ALBUQUERQUE - As part of the RFI process and in anticipation of the Governor’s visit to Expo NM this Friday at 1:30 pm at the African American Performing Arts Center, surrounding neighborhood groups and elected officials have outlined several desired themes to help guide Expo New Mexico's future planning. Earlier last month, 23 citizens representing 7 neighborhood associations, 4 organizations and 5 public officials gathered for a brainstorming session and are pleased to make the following recommendations. Ideas for a new plan for Expo NM include: 1. Keep the State Fair 2. Provide more job opportunities for area residents and be an asset for creating a community economic engine 3. Incorporate “Best of " ideas from other cities, i.e. Central Park, NYC; Millennium Park, Chicago; Soulard Market, St. Louis 4. Be an International/Cultural Destination (cultural centers, sister city cultures, International Consulate offices, etc.) 5. Include a Rt 66/Central Avenue Promenade 6. Home to a Permanent Grower’s Market/Flea Market (open, inviting, public) such as the Soulard Market, St. Louis 7. Be a Daily and Year-round Destination including Retail, Restaurants and Government Offices 8. Provide Year-round Family recreation that is community supported and include all age activities for children, teens, adults and elders 9. Provide Green Open walkways, lighted and no walls 10. A World Class Event Center like O2 in London that is multi-functional 11. Incorporate thoughtful mixed use planning with a parking garage, gate re-designs, multi-modal transportation, workable traffic flows, and safe 12. Use Green Building and alternative energy, i.e. solar panels on the covered grower’s market structure and utilize local companies 13. Include Athletic Fields for a variety of community sports such as soccer, Little League, etc 14. Include an Equestrian Center, depending on Mesa Del Sol plans 15. Exclude ideas for established long-term housing but consider State Fair housing and ‘artist in residence’ programs like the Santa Fe Opera 16. Follow a process that permanently includes Neighborhoods and other stakeholders " The Fairgrounds re-development will impact area residents and neighborhoods for 50 years or more. The Governor is well served by having engaged citizens, their sharing of ideas and the value of their input," says Nancy Bearce, Coalition President. "What to do with Expo NM was an important issue in the recent primary, I'm pleased our district is proactively voicing its ideas. I'm looking forward to working on this in the legislature," says State Senate District 17 Senator - Elect Tim Keller. "I am excited to work with the Governor and community leaders on promoting a re-vitalized and vibrant Expo New Mexico that will serve the local neighborhoods as well as the entire state,” says State Representative Al Park, District 26. Todos Para Tim Steering Committee Richard Romero, Former State Senator and Pro Tem Jerry Ortiz y Pino, State Senator Rey Garduño, City Councilor Danny Hernandez, Chairman of AMAFCA Victor Limary, Talin Market Nancy Bearce, District 6 Neighborhood Coalition President Idalia Lechuga-Teña, La Mesa Neighborhood Leader Charlie Bennett, Dem. Party Ward Chair SE Heights Enrique Cardiel, South San Pedro Neighborhood Leader Joanne Landry, Trumbull Neighborhood Association President Dr. Javier Aceves, MD Young Children's Health Center Mary Ellen Broderick, Democracy For New Mexico Arturo Sandoval, VOCES Inc. Debra Haaland, At Large DNC Delegate Joseph Garcia Hwa soon "Sue" Thorson Reyna Juarez Mr. Bobbie Nobles Javier Benavidez Chris Chavez Tikie Hodges Mario Benavidez Rachel Lazar Alisha Ruiz Clara Holguin Eleanor Estrada Dr. Adelamar "Dely" Alcantara Teckkiam "Chhor" Chang Ligaya White www.democracyfornewmexico.com Friday, March 07, 2008 Eric Griego & Tim Keller at Meetup Last Nite: How We Can Achieve Reforms District 17 State Senate candidate Tim Keller addresses the group In addition to a top-notch presentation on voter demographics and GOTV by Jennifer Ford of America Votes at last night's Albuquerque DFA-DFNM Meetup, the group heard from Eric Griego and Tim Keller. Eric and Tim are both passionate and engaging Dems who are challenging Dem incumbents in State Senate primary races set for June 3, 2008. Both Griego and Keller stressed their strong commitment to needed reforms related to ethics, campaign finance, health care, education and a living wage. They explained how crucial it is for those who advocate change to band together and work hard to replace legislators more interested in protecting the status quo than reforming a broken system. Only grassroots action and determination can elect Democrats who will work on behalf of the people instead of the monied special interests. Whether or not we live in a given candidate's district, we can volunteer, make a small donation and help get the word out to support their campaigns. If they win, we'll all benefit -- not just constituents in their districts. It seems clear that until we can get big money from big donors out of the election system, it will remain difficult to enact much-needed legislation on things like universal health care and a true living wage. Strong citizen support won't necessarily translate into the passage of popular measures unless we elect more Democrats who are willing to work hard to first get ethics and campaign finance reform signed into law. If we consider ourselves to be grassroots activists, we must do more than read the blogs and go to meetings. To get people-powered candidates elected, we have to do our part. Do it now: Visit the campaign websites of these two candidates to get actively involved in their races: Tim Keller, whos' running in Senate District 17

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