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Democratic Convention and Ward Meetings February 7

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County 2026 Pre-Primary Convention will be held IN PERSON:

• Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
• Location: Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row, Los Alamos, NM 87544 
• Registration Start Time: 12:30 pm
• Meeting Start Time: 1:00 pm; Meeting will be called to order and attendees will hear from candidates for certain state or federal offices.
• Ward Meetings and Voting Time: 2:00 pm

The purpose of the Convention is to elect and nominate delegates to attend the Democratic Party of New Mexico Pre-Primary Convention where they will do the following:

• Nominate Democratic candidates whose names will appear on the NM Primary ballot in June.
• Vote on whether to adopt the new DPNM Platform presented by the State Platform Committee.
• Deliberate, debate, and vote on any DPNM Resolutions presented at the convention.

All registered Democrats who resided in Los Alamos County 30 days before the convention are eligible to run and vote at the county convention. 

DPLAC Regular Monthly Meeting February 2

Registered Democrats are invited to attend the regular monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County on Monday, February 2, at 7 p.m. The hybrid meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

In Person: Project Y, Central Park Square, 1450 Central Ave, Los Alamos.
Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81654127593, Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593

All attendees, in person or on Zoom, will be required to sign in with their name and email address for Party verification.

2026 Fundraising for Democratic Candidates

On March 10, candidates will be filing for Los Alamos County races including four County Councilors, the County Assessor, the County Sheriff, and three Judges. DPLAC is working to recruit candidates who listen, act, and put our democratic principles first. To get those candidates elected into office, we need your support and resources that get our message out to voters.

• Voter Outreach: Staffing door-knocking campaigns, phone banks, and/or town halls.
• Direct Candidate Support: Providing our local candidates with the tools and data they need to win.
• Media Presence: Funding Web and social media sites, literature, advertising, and other services.
• Campaign Office: Renting a local office during the pre-election season to coordinate get-out-the-vote efforts and distribute signs, literature, and paraphernalia.

How You Can Donate. To those who currently donate to DPLAC, thank you. For those considering donating, go to the DONATE tab on this website. One-time donations can be made by credit card. Monthly donations can be made through ActBlue. Can we count on you to chip in $5, $10, $20, $50, or more to help DPLAC support our local candidates? 

Thanks for Your Support. Our sincere thanks for being a part of our Democratic movement. Together, we can elect Democratic candidates on November 3rd to work for a brighter future for our families and our neighbors. 

DPLAC Officers, Committees, Wards, Rules

County Board and Commission Vacancies

There is a frequent need for new Board and Commission members to provide a voice from Los Alamos citizens about County functions. Consider applying for one of the vacancies. Read more about each position and how to apply HERE. 

Art in Public Places Board, 3 vacancies beginning March 25
Board of Public Utilities, 1 vacancy beginning July 1
County Health Council, 3 immediate vacancies
Environmental Sustainability Board, 2 immediate vacancies 
Historic Preservation Advisory Board, 3 vacancies beginning May 1
Labor Management Relations Board, 0 immediate vacancies
Library Board, 0 immediate vacancies
Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board, 0 immediate vacancies
Parks and Recreation Board, 2 immediate vacancies
Personnel Board, 2 vacancies beginning May 1
Planning and Zoning Commission, 3 vacancies beginning April 1
Transportation Board, 4 vacancies beginning March 1

DPNM Platform

Democrats believe that every person matters. . . . We affirm the ties of unity and inclusion that bind us together as one human family. We envision a New Mexico in which every person is treated with respect and every person can live a life of dignity. . . .  

Read more about the Democratic Party of New Mexico and the state party platform HERE.