Democratic Party of Valencia County

09/16/2026

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09/16/2026

🔔⭐️🐾 Endorsement Alert! 🔔⭐️🐾
Check out Katherine Gauer’s post below! 👇

🦆🐕Hootin' and howlin' with gratitude and pride!🐕🦆
Thank you to the Animal Protection Voters for your endorsement!

Every New Mexican deserves safety, security and joy - including animals in the Land of Enchantment. From establishing a Department of Animal Protection to supporting survivors of DV/SA and their animals and far beyond, I am honored and excited to work shoulder to shoulder with the leaders and stakeholders of the APV next year in the Roundhouse.

👍Vote for legislator who will show up for 👣🐾 all New Mexicans 🐾👣; vote for a legislator who will say “yes” to our community:
👍Vote for Katherine Gauer.
🚪Join the movement - vote4kat.com/support
❤️ Donate to the cause - bit.ly/GiveToKat
💻Learn more about me - vote4kat.com

09/15/2026

📣I am incredibly honored to receive the endorsement of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.

Throughout my career, I have worked to strengthen our election infrastructure, build coalitions, and protect access to the ballot. I am especially grateful that the Tribal Council recognized my opposition to the SAVE Act and the barriers it would create for rural and low-income voters.

Thank you to President Duane T. Duffy and the Mescalero Apache Tribal Council for your trust and support. I will continue working to ensure New Mexico’s elections are safe, secure, accessible, and fair for every voter.

💙Amanda

09/14/2026

📺 If you missed the Valencia County News-Bulletin Candidate Forum, here’s your chance to watch it.

Candidate forums give voters something campaign mailers and social media posts can’t: a chance to hear candidates answer questions, explain their priorities, and speak directly to the people they are asking to represent.

That’s why we were disappointed to see so many races represented by only one side at this forum.

This was a bipartisan event, planned with input and assistance from both the Democratic and Republican Parties of Valencia County. Yet the Republican candidates for the following contested offices did not participate:

🔹 New Mexico House District 7
🔹 New Mexico House District 8
🔹 Valencia County Commission District 1
🔹 Valencia County Assessor
🔹 Valencia County Sheriff
🔹 Magistrate Judge Division 3
🔹 Valencia County Probate Judge

Whatever your political party, voters deserve opportunities to hear directly from the people asking for their vote. Showing up, answering questions, and explaining where you stand are important parts of running for public office.

We encourage everyone to watch the forum, listen to the candidates who participated, and continue asking questions of every candidate on your ballot.

🎥 Watch the Valencia County News-Bulletin Candidate Forum below.

🗳️ Be informed. Ask questions. And vote.

09/14/2026

Democratic House (of Representatives) Party!
Join House of Representatives candidates Rickie A. Gonzales (7) and Katherine Gauer (8) for an evening of free food and live music at Hub City Brewing! The event is free and family-friendly.*

For more information, to follow along for event details, or to RSVP and share the event, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1592555882490289.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 5:30 to 7:30pm
Hub City Brewing - 202 De Soto Ave. Belén - right next to the Railrunner Station!

Big News!
We are excited to announce our Special Guest: Democrat Incumbent Representative Michelle Pauline Abetya (69)!

*Entry and food will be free; beverages will be for sale from Hub City Brewing. RSVP is strongly recommended but not required. Limited options for allergies, special diets, or cross-contamination will be available.

09/14/2026

Join the Valencia County Federation of Democratic Women for a Sunday brunch with Democratic candidates from across Valencia County on Sunday, September 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Carino’s Farmhouse Café & Event Center, 2105 NM 314 in Los Lunas.

This will be a relaxed opportunity to spend time with our local candidates, connect with fellow Democrats, and enjoy brunch together as we head into the final stretch of election season. Candidates scheduled to attend include Rickie A. Gonzales, Katherine Gauer, Michelle Paulene Abeyta, Sharalaina Piro-Rael, Karla J. Laurie, Alan Montano, Torres Leyba, Rorik Rivenburgh, and Pedro Rael.

The event will also feature a silent auction, with Lt. Governor candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard joining as a special guest and Lt. Gov. Howie Morales invited to attend.

Come hungry, bring a friend, and enjoy a Sunday afternoon supporting and getting to know the Democratic candidates working to represent our communities!

09/13/2026

The Democratic Party of Valencia County wants to ensure that folks can get to the polls. Because there is so much uncertainty about mail-in ballots this year, we are encouraging folks to vote early and vote in-person. We know that can be difficult for people to do, and we want to help ensure that anyone who wants to vote can do so.

If you need a ride to vote, please let us know below. If you are able to volunteer to give people a ride to vote, please let us know. You can provide your information in the form below.
https://www.valenciademocrats.org/2026/09/08/43069/

09/12/2026

Election season is officially in motion, and the Democratic Party of Valencia County is getting out into our communities to talk directly with voters ahead of the General Election.

Join us on Saturday, September 19 for an afternoon with DPVC at Democratic Headquarters in Los Lunas.

🗳️ DPVC GENERAL MEETING
2:00–4:00 PM

Our General Meeting is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Democrats, hear what’s happening across Valencia County, and get ready for the work ahead as we move closer to November.
Then, after the meeting, we’re heading out into the community!

🚪 DPVC PARTY WALK
4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Democratic Headquarters
412 Main Street SW, Los Lunas

Volunteers will head out from headquarters to connect with neighbors, share information, and help make sure Valencia County voters are ready for the General Election.
Whether you’ve knocked hundreds of doors or this would be your very first time, you’re welcome to join the canvass.
Come for the meeting, stay for the walk, and spend the afternoon connecting with Democrats and voters across our community

09/12/2026

📱 Help Reach HD-8 Voters This Weekend!

For the first time in six years, voters in New Mexico House District 8 will have a Democratic candidate on the ballot. The Katherine Gauer campaign is hosting a weekend of voter outreach and is looking for volunteers to help connect with neighbors across HD-8.

Never phone banked before? That’s okay! Volunteers can participate in person or virtually from home.

📅 Saturday, September 12 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📅 Sunday, September 13 | 12:30–2:30 PM

📍 In Person: 412 Main Street SW, Los Lunas
💻 Virtual: Join from home

Every conversation is an opportunity to introduce voters to Katherine, answer questions, and make sure people across HD-8 know they have a choice on the ballot this November.

📱💙 Ready to join the calling team? Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the RSVP link to sign up.

RSVP HERE:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrYB0SFj9-LNRA9z8J5MPwRd4488hV54NhKvZU-3wsRN5SBQ/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1&authuser=0