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July 21st, 2026

Protect Chaco Canyon: Why Bernalillo County Democrats Must Speak Up

Hi Bern Co Dems,

I’m asking our members to take a few minutes this week and submit a public comment defending Chaco Canyon.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park is one of the most important cultural landscapes in North America — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a living ancestral homeland for Pueblo peoples.

In 2023, then-Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a 10-mile protective buffer that withdrew more than 336,000 acres of surrounding public land from new oil and gas leasing for 20 years. That decision was the result of years of Tribal leadership and public advocacy, and it remains one of the clearest examples of what strong, values-driven leadership looks like for New Mexico.

That buffer is now under direct attack. The Trump Bureau of Land Management has released a draft environmental assessment proposing three options: keep the full 10-mile protection, shrink it to five miles, or eliminate it entirely. The public has only until July 29 to comment.

This matters. Chaco is part of our shared New Mexico story. When Tribal Nations and the All Pueblo Council of Governors say these protections must stay in place, we should stand with them. Defending the buffer also means defending the kind of leadership Secretary Haaland showed — and the kind we need as she runs to be our next Governor.

Here’s how to act:

Go to the official BLM project page: https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=D949F582-402D-F111-8341-001DD804183B
Click Participate Now.
Submit a comment supporting the full 10-mile buffer created under Secretary Haaland and opposing any reduction or revocation.

You can also sign a New Mexico Wild petition, but the official BLM comment is the one that goes into the formal record.

Comments close July 29. This is a clear chance for Bernalillo County Democrats to show up for Tribal sovereignty, cultural protection, and the New Mexico we want to hand to the next generation.

Do it today.

Dem Win: Protecting voters and elections

While Republicans recycle baseless conspiracy theories, New Mexico Democrats continue to defend secure, accessible elections. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver just won a major court victory dismissing a Trump DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted voter rolls, protecting New Mexicans’ private data from federal overreach. The state passed strong new laws barring armed federal agents at polls, ensuring emergency continuity, and maintaining top-ranked election administration with paper ballots, risk-limiting audits, and robust safeguards proving that real election integrity means trusting voters, not fearmongering.

GOP Lie: Election fraud and the Big Lie

In his July 16 primetime speech, Trump once again peddled the tired myth of massive election fraud, claiming China stole 220 million voter files, noncitizens are flooding the rolls, and our systems are catastrophically vulnerable to hacking and cheating — all to justify pushing the SAVE Act and proof-of-citizenship requirements. He offered no new evidence that any votes were changed or outcomes altered, just recycled, debunked talking points designed to erode trust ahead of the midterms.

Democrats, we encourage you to submit your events at: https://bernalillodems.org/events/event-submission/.

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Bookmark our new calendar:https://bernalillodems.org/events/

Be sure to check it for the most up-to-date information.

Brunch Bunch

Enjoy yummy food and great conversation with West Side Democrats members. Thinking about joining? You are welcome to drop by and get to know us.

Craftivism: AI, Book Bans, and Screens in Schools

Get the latest on book bans, screen time, and AI in Albuquerque Public schools. Featuring special guest Kit Rosewater, children’s book author and Chairperson of Freedom to Read NM. Bring your craft of choice & snack to share. No AI was used in the making of this flyer. Location provided upon RSVP via text to 505-373-0767. Please, no children. Monday, July 27 5:30 - 8:30 pm. You are welcome to come late, leave early, come with a weird craft, or no craft at all.

Indivisible Albuquerque Weekly Meeting

The weekly meeting of Indivisible Albuquerque will be held at the Lobo Theater, 3013 Central NE on July 27th 6:00 PM. Our speaker for this meeting will be Graham Mason Policy Director from Common Cause. He will discuss Common Cause's project to ensure election integrity and other initiatives.

Indivisible Albuquerque Meeting

Indivisible Albuquerque presents Rachel Briggs, who will present "CEO for Healthcare for the Homeless" on July 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM. She will discuss the role of HCH in care of those who are unhoused.

Recurring Events:

Our Community Our Voice - NE Heights Dems

Every Thursday, the corner of Paseo del Norte & Ventura NE (by Trader Joe’s and Albertsons) becomes more than just pavement — it becomes the people’s pulpit. From New Time for Summer 10am to 11am, voices rise, signs lift, and hearts unite under one banner: Our Community, Our Voices!

We’re not just protesting — we’re proclaiming.

We’re saying no to tyranny, no to cruelty, and YES to the enduring promise that government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth.

Bring your passion, your poster, and your presence. Whether you’ve marched a thousand times or never before — this is your moment to stand tall, speak loud, and show that Albuquerque’s NE Heights has fire in its soul and love in its purpose.

Because when neighbors gather, democracy breathes again. 🌹💙

Neighbors Against Tyranny Weekly Protests

Resist Tyranny Tuesdays

4th and Lomas, Noon to 1 PM

**Summer Hours Begin May 5, 9 to 10 AM**

Main area is at Metro Court side and then spread to other corners and along Lomas Blvd. We’ll see you there!

And, remember: Resist Tyranny Tuesdays are peaceful rallies. Be safe and LISTEN to our Peacekeeper Team in the bright yellow vests. You’re fighting for our democracy. Do not engage with counter protestors, notify a Peacekeeper member instead. Please attend at your own discretion.

Resist Tyranny Tuesday In Sandoval County

Summer Schedule Update: The Saturday Resist Tyranny protests at 528 and 550 are moving to 9:30 a.m. for the summer! so let’s show up strong this Saturday. This is how we fight back against this corrupt regime. Set your GPS for the Rio Rancho Social Security Office, park on Jager, and come find us—you can’t miss us!"

IABQ supports this weekly rally organized by our sister Indivisible group in Sandoval County. Join us Saturday mornings!

WHEN: Saturdays, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

WHERE: Intersection of HWY 550 and HWY 528 in Bernalillo

**ORGANIZED BY SANDOVAL COUNTY INDIVISIBLE AND SANDOVAL DEMS**

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