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Submission Deadline 11:59 PM Sunday Night
email secretary@dptc-nm.org with your submission
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Democratic Party of Torrance County Newsletter
January 19, 2026
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Hello Fellow Democrats and Antifa Thinkers,
Well, it is just another week in the land of DJT with more chaos, more confusion, more heartbreak, more breaking of Constitutional Law and the list goes on and on and on. And that my fellow Democrats is the very reason that we are working hard to turn Torrance County BLUE! We did a lot in 2025 and we must keep working it in 2026. We must keep making our presence in Torrance County known and putting our best foot forward. Our office is starting to get more foot traffic; the Facebook page has a little more traffic; I don’t know for certain, but I think the website is also seeing more traffic. This activity is very encouraging, but sadly, it is powered by the fact that people are feeling the pinch in their wallets of DJT’s tariffs, we are all feeling the sadness in Minnesota and not to mention the stress of what may happen with Greenland. These feelings may not go away anytime soon, and I’m sorry to say it may get a lot worse before it gets better.
For those reasons and many others, we are now on a march for a major fundraising event that will bring us enough money to make a significant deposit into the ongoing Billboard Fund, pay for some much-needed electrical work in the office, fund some Get Out The Vote action, phone banking, text banking and political newspaper ads.
You may have seen the ad in last week’s issue of the Blue Beason about the Denim & Diamonds Fundraising Event for April 19th. We are inviting you and the public to a Sunday evening of “meet the candidates”, political speakers, dinner, live music, and dancing. We are doing our best to bring in candidates who are running for office so that you can have conversations with them to help you decide who to vote for. We have a capacity of 260 people for this event and more as “standing room only.” We need your help to pull this thing off! I have so far secured $4500 in sponsorship commitments, and I am working on securing more. It costs a lot of money to put these kinds of events on, and I am asking each and every one of you to purchase a ticket, plan to attend and bring someone with you. All you have to do is click on the QR code in the included flyer and make your purchase. If you can help get the word out, stop by the office and pick up flyers, distribute them everywhere and to everyone you encounter. If you know of someone that might want to help sponsor the event, please have them call me, my number is below. We also need volunteers to help us set up and takedown, call Millie and get your name on the list if you are willing to lend a hand. We need all the help we can get! A successful event will make a big difference in turning Torrance County BLUE!
PLEASE JOIN US APRIL 19th AT 4 PM FOR DENIM & DIAMONDS FUNDRAISING EVENT!
Stand Up! Push Back! Continue the Fight!
Myra
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TRUMP LIES ABOUT EVERYTHING!
Refute the Republican Rhetoric
By Bill Peifer
At a rural health “roundtable” at the White House on Friday, Trump took the opportunity to slam New Mexico’s election processes without justification, calling our elections "among the worst in the nation". Of course, that had nothing to do with healthcare, but staying on topic has never been Trump’s strong suit. Of course, he’s not exactly strong on the truth and basic facts, either. "They've got to clean up their elections in New Mexico because those elections are so corrupt it's incredible." Trump continued stating "If they clean it up, we win by a lot. But they are really corrupt elections."
Let’s start with that last sentence where he implied that if our elections had more integrity he would have won “by a lot”. Here’s the reality. Kamala Harris won New Mexico by a margin of 55,411 votes. That’s an awful lot of cheating if anyone is to believe that Kamala got tens of thousands of illegitimate votes or that somebody had thrown away tens of thousands of Trump votes. Cheating on that level would have been making national headlines all day the day after the election. Lawyers would’ve been crawling all over the state and federal prosecutors would’ve been arresting half of the county clerks in our state.
But the purpose of this column isn’t to dwell on “what-if” situations, but rather to arm Dems with facts to use in “friendly discussions” with MAGA family, friends and neighbors, so let’s set aside Trump’s obviously absurd claim that he would’ve won New Mexico at all, much less “by a lot”, and talk about New Mexico’s level of election integrity.
Various organizations rank states by varying criteria when it comes to evaluating election integrity. The Heritage Foundation, authors of Project 2025, are probably the most conservative organization that bothers to rank states. They lean heavily toward things like showing ID every time you vote, providing proof of residency and proof of citizenship and taking points off for allowing mail-in voting and “no excuse” absentee voting. They rank New Mexico 37th out of 51 (including Washington D.C.). Not great, but certainly not “so corrupt it's incredible”.
The independent non-partisan Election Integrity Project disagrees with the Heritage Foundation. They use somewhat less draconian and outdated standards and their analysis ranks New Mexico 5th best. And then there’s the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with their Elections Performance Index. MIT’s EPI is widely considered to be the “gold standard” for election integrity analysis around the entire world. Where do you suppose THEY have New Mexico ranked for election integrity? Your right-wing friends will be surprised to learn that we are NUMBER ONE in the country on the EPI. Top of the list, right ahead of Michigan, Colorado, and Vermont. For what it’s worth, the four worst states are Louisiana, Wyoming, Arkansas, and Mississippi, four of the reddest states in the country.
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Drop off Non-Perishable Food Items
at the DPTC Office:
Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday
12 Noon to 4PM
or
United Country Farm & Home Realty
200 Central Avenue, Moriarty
or
Donate Cash!
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https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dptc-bethel
Donations made through that special page will NOT be used to fund party activities. Every dollar that we get, and every dollar that gets matched, will go to Bethel*.
*Minus any donation processing fees.
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CALL
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF TORRANCE COUNTY
ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO THE PRE-PRIMARY CONVENTION
In accordance with DPNM rules, calls are hereby issued for the Democratic Party of Torrance County Ward Meetings at 11 AM, and the Pre-Primary Convention at 12 PM, on February 14, 2026, at the DPTC Office, 1701 West Route 66, Suite 5, Moriarty NM. Lunch Provided.
PURPOSE OF COUNTY CONVENTION is to elect the delegates and alternates to the Democratic Party of New Mexico Pre-Primary Convention, March 6, 2026.
DONE THIS January 14, 2026,
FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF TORRANCE COUNTY, BY:
Myra Oden, County Chair Democratic Party of Torrance County.
| | Save Democracy! Protest - Moriarty | |
By Rick Holman
Such a welcome turnout on this bright sunny but chilly day for Moriarty's stand for enriched Democracy. diligently gathering every Saturday between 12 & 1 PM in Moriarty.
It was a splendid, vitalizing participant increase that provided a courageous testament to the citizens of these diverse communities, from Cedar Crest, Tijeras, Estancia, Edgewood and Stanley. As well, it is such a strengthening demonstration to our region’s growing solidarity and commitment for this prodemocracy, anti-authoritarian cause.
The unfaltering visibility by these steadfast troopers provides our engaging standards, demonstrates a spirited and persistent commitment to show up and it displays to the citizens of the Moriarty area what it really means to engage in our sacred freedom of speech, the right to assemble and voice truth to power.
Do not hesitate to throw your enthusiastic energy, voice, and determination in support for this diehard group. As well, be optimistically encouraged by the strength such a wave of increased participation that these demonstrations of compassionate democracy promote in villages, towns and cities, across this state. You are not alone and our voices together
amplify truth to power.
Share your messages of solidarity, face to face.
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EVERY SATURDAY - 12 PM - 1 PM
Save Democracy! Protest - Moriarty
Corner of Rt. 41 & 66
THIS A RECURING EVENT - EVERY SATURDAY
EVERY SUNDAY - 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Solidarity Sundays Protest - Tijeras
Corner of Old 66 and Rt. 337
THIS A RECURING EVENT - EVERY SUNDAY
WALK OUT AMERICA - 2PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Albuquerque:
5301-5499 Ponderosa Ave NE
The Intersection of MLK & UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
or Virtually
DPTC WARD MEETINGS AND PRE-PRIMARY CONVENTION 11AM - 1PM Saturday, February 14, 2026
See Below for details.
DENIM & DIAMONDS FUNDRAISING DINNER
4PM - 8PM Sunday, April 19, 2026
Moriarty Civic Center 202 E. Broadway, Moriarty
See Below for Details
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Free America Walkout
On January 20 at 2 PM local time, we will walk out of work, school, and commerce. We will withhold our labor, our participation, and our consent. A free America begins the moment we refuse to cooperate. This is not a request. This is a rupture. This is a protest and a promise. In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable. CLICK HERE
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Donate to the Billboard Fund!
We want to put several billboards on I 40! We need $10,000 to do this!
More information will be coming.
Please DONATE to the
Democratic Party of Torrance County!
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OR
You can mail a check to:
Democratic Party of Torrance County
PO Box 2206, Moriarty NM 87035
(make check payable to Democratic Party of Torrance County)
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Our Office!
Still Looking for Help!
Did you know that we have an office in Moriarty? It is in the same shopping center as Moriarty Foods. Stop by some time and check it out. We are CLOSED for the Holidays and will reopen January 3, 2026.
We are currently looking for a volunteer to take the Tuesday and Saturday shift - If you would like to help email Millie.
Help Wanted!
The DPTC has a need for a Certified Licensed Electrician. We have some minor issues in our office that we would like to have addressed. If you can help email Millie.
| | Electronic Signature on Candidates Petitions! | | You have probably received emails asking for your electronic signature on petitions from various candidates. Here is a link to do just that. It is easy and keeps track of who's petition you've already signed! CLICK HERE | | |
Looking for Democrats to run in 2026
With the 2025 non-partisan elections behind us, the DPTC is now looking at the 2026 Torrance County elections. These elections are partisan, but in the recent past there have only been Republicans on the ballot for the General Election since it’s been difficult to persuade Democrats to run in a county where it’s perceived that only Republicans can win. Because of this perception, there have been times when Democrats want to run, but feel that they have to change their party affiliation to “Republican” to get elected. In 2026 we’d like to change this perception, but we need brave Democrats to step up and “put their hats in the ring”. Here are the positions that will be up for election in 2026 along with the estimated annual salary:
County Commissioner District 1 – Pays $27,570.
County Commissioner District 2 – Pays $27,570.
Sheriff – Pays $72,164.
Assessor – Pays $70,031.
Probate Judge – Pays $24,180.
Magistrate Judge – Pays $79,537
All of the salaries shown are the current salaries which will likely go up slightly with a “cost of living” increase at the first of the year. The DPTC stands ready to assist you as much as possible, should you choose to step up and run for one of these positions! Contact Bill Peifer if you have any interest in running.
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| This is an independent group protest. By participating in a protest each individual agrees to respect the principles of non-violence and acknowledges that they are personally responsible for their actions and safety. | |
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Torrance County is currently accepting applications for a Deputy County Mgr, Bureau of Elections Admin Clerk, Equipment Operator, a DWI Coordinator, a 911 Dispatcher, and a Dispatch Admin Assistant.
Click Here for more information.
- Moriarty is accepting applications for a Police Officer and a Maintenance Worker.
Click Here for more information
- Mountainair is accepting applications for a Certified Police Officer.
Click Here for more information.
| | Commission, Council and Board Meetings | |
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Torrance County Commission
SPECIAL MEETING January 20, 2026
ZOOM ONLY
Meeting January 28, 2026 9AM
205 S. Ninth Street, Estancia, NM
meeting is available via Zoom
Click Here for Zoom
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Moriarty
City Council
2nd & 4th Wednesday
Moriarty Civic Center
201 Broadway Street
7:30 PM
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Estancia
Board of Trustees
1st & 3rd Monday
Estancia Town Hall
513 Williams Avenue
6:15 PM
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Mountainair
City Council
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Council Meeting Room
107 1/2 N. Roosevelt
5:30 PM
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Claunch/Pinto Soil & Water Conservation District
1st Friday, 8 AM
1206 NM 55, Mountainair
ZOOM Meeting ONLY
Click here for more information
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East Torrance
Soil & Water Conservation District
3rd Wednesday, 6 PM
715 S 5th St, Estancia
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Central Tri-County
Soil & Water Conservation District
1st Thursday, 10 AM
2506 US 66, Moriarty
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Estancia Municipal Schoolboard
2nd Monday, 6 PM
300 N 9th St, Estancia
Van Stone Room 02/03
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Moriarty-Edgewood Schoolboard
3rd Tuesday, 6 PM
MESD Board Room
2422 E. NM-333 Moriarty
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Mountainair Public Schoolboard
4th Tuesday, 6 PM
Central Office
512 North Ross, Mountainair
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Vaughn Municipal Schoolboard
3rd Wednesday, 6 PM
District Office
101 East 4th Street, Vaughn
| | Your Democratic Party of Torrance County Executive Committee | | |
DPTC Chair - Myra Oden- chair@dptc-nm.org
DPTC Vice Chair - Bill Peifer - wpeifer@peifercomputing.net
DPTC Secretary - Millie Peifer - secretary@dptc-nm.org
DPTC Treasurer - Bill Peifer - wpeifer@peifercomputing.net
Ward Chairs
DPTC Ward A (Pcts 1,2,7,14 & 16) - Ronnie Ray - imronnieray@gmail.com
DPTC Ward B (Pcts 5,13,17, 20 & 21) - Jonathan Pedersen - jpgencon@hotmail.com
DPTC Ward C (Pcts 3,4,8,9,10,11 & 12) - Available. Interested? Email Myra Oden.
DPTC Ward D (Pcts 6,15,18,19 & 22) - Bill Peifer - wpeifer@peifercomputing.net
Don't know your precinct? Click here.
Democratic Party of Torrance County Website: DPTC-NM.org
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