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News/Events      updated 3 May 2023
WEBINARS–Two important webinars this week.  May 3rd is Legalised Marijuana: Follow the Money, and May 4th is Vietnam to Ukraine:  Lessons for the US Peace Movement.

GPAMA MONTHLY MEETING–Wednesday, May 17, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE. Let us know if you need a ride.  Call-in and video option available.

Call for Candidates–Please contact us if you are interested in running for local office in 2023 in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, or Valencia County.

National GP News–Keep up with the latest news.

GGA Webinar Videos–Check out the great webinars hosted by the Gateway Green Alliance on the GGA youtube channel.

About us
The Green Party of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area (GPAMA) is the local Green Party serving Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties in New Mexico.  We welcome persons of all identities and all demographics to our meetings who bring with them a desire for political change and for bettering the ecological health in our communities. Party members are expected to identify with and promote our Four Pillars: non-violence, ecological wisdom, social justice, and grassroots democracy.

Contact GPAMA through email at greenparty.abqmetro@gmail.com, by telephone at (505) 750-2708, by visiting our Facebook page, or by attending one of our meetings.  Also, please visit the web sites of the Green Party of New Mexico and the Green Party of the United States.

GPAMA officers
co-Chairs | R. Yost & M. Mudd
Secretary-Treasurer | E. Ward
Green Council Representatives | R. Yost, P. Phillips

Previous Events
GPNM 2023 Annual Convention/Meeting–Saturday, April 29, 2:00 p. m., Pick Room, Main Library, Santa Fe.

GPAMA MONTHLY MEETING–Wednesday, April 19, 6:00 p. m.  1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE ABQ.

GPAMA ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION–Wednesday, March 15, 6:00 p. m.  1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE ABQ.  Pizza (vegan and vegetarian available), Delegate Election for GPNM Convention, and Officer Elections.  Let us know if you need a ride.
2023 Legislative Session UPDATE and CALL TO ACTION!–Get the GPAMA recommendations for the 2023 session.
Peace in Ukraine Demonstration–Saturday, March 18, 2:00 p. m. at San Mateo & Gibson SE.  The date marks the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
CALL FOR CANDIDATES 2023 & WEBINAR–Get inspired by Greens elected to city councils in other states. Webinar February 21, 7pm MST. Regular Local Elections occur throughout the state in 2023.  These are generally non-partisan elections.
Nuclear Disarmament March–Sunday, March 5, 1:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m.  Meet at Morningside Park (Morningside & Lead Ave. SE) before the march to Sandia Weapons Lab.  This event marks the second anniversary of the UN Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons.  See UPDATED flyer.
GREEN COUNCIL MEETING–Sunday, February 19, 2:00 p. m. by teleconference.  Contact GPNM for info.
GPAMA MONTHLY MEETING–Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 p. m., The Blue Room, 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE.  We are changing location for this meeting to 3537 Thaxton Ave. SE (the southern corner of the complex).  Call-in available.  Let us know it you need a ride or want to carpool.
VFP-ABQ Meeting with David Barsamian–Join our partners in peace, Chapter 063 of Veterans for Peace, at the meeting on Monday, February 13, 5:30 p. m. MST on Zoom. Guest is David Barsamian of Alternative Radio.
GGA Webinar–US Violence – Where Does it Originate?  Another great webinar, February 1, 2023 at 6:30 p. m. MST.  This one will be moderated by Ajamu Baraka, 2016 GPUS Vice-Presidential candidate.  Must register.
Nuclear Ban Treaty–Prior to heading to the university for the Women’s March Rally, join a reading of the The Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) at 9:00 a. m. MST on Sunday, January 22.
Marches & Rallies–Various marches and rallies are scheduled this month. Put on some comfy shoes. Women’s March (Rally), Sunday, January 22nd, noon to two o’clock, at the UNM Bookstore Cornell & Central Ave. ABQ. LOOK FOR YELLOW BANNER.
Webinar on Repression–Another great GGA webinar on “The Long Story of Repression in the US” on January 11, 2023, at 6:30pm MST.  Email outreach@missourigreenparty.org to get information and to register.
VFP-ABQ Meeting–Our own Peter Phillips is the guest speaker at the next local Veterans for Peace meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 5:30 p. m. on Zoom.  His topic is The Global Power Elite and the Concentration and Control of World Capital.
More Webinars–Is plastics the new coal?  Why did the FBI raid the offices of the Uhuru Movement?  Details in the blog post.HD16 VACANCY–This West Side seat is open.  Deadline to apply is Friday, January 6, 2023, at noon.  Find details in the BernCo press release.
GPAMA MONTHLY MEETING–Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 6:00 p. m. Range Cafe, 1050 Rio Grande Blvd., NW, ABQ. This is a social event with no planned agenda.
GGA Webinar–“Minimizing Future Flood Damage” is Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 6:30 p. m. MST.  FREE.  Register on Zoom or Facebook.
SD26 VACANCY–UPDATE:  Em Ward applied to fill the vacancy.  Please send letter of support to commission@bernco.gov by 5pm Nov 15. More info.  The state senate seat for this ABQ West Side district is vacant.  This is a great opportunity for Greens to apply to hold a public office.
GPAMA MONTHLY MEETING–Wednesday, November 16, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle, Blvd. SE, ABQ.  We anticipate that both Enrique and Em will share their recent experiences with electoral politics.
Blog Post UPDATE–Homestretch for Enrique Thank you, Enrique Cardiel for challenging the corporate duopoly.  Let’s get Enrique Cardiel to the finish line in the final days of his campaign for HD19.
COP27–The 2022 Conference of Parties on Climate Change starts November 7.  Join Global Greens and others to follow the activities.
Green Council Quarterly Meeting–Sunday, October 23, 2:00 p. m.  Contact info@greenpartyofnm.org for log-in/call-in information.
GPAMA Monthly Meeting–Wednesday, October 19, 6:00 p. m. 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE.  Call-in, log-in option available.
Defuse Nuclear War Demonstration–Friday, October 14, 4:00 p. m., 400 Gold Ave SW, ABQ then to 300 Central Ave SW.
Bears Ears National Monument Management Plan Public Scoping Meeting–Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, 6pm – 8pm, Marriott Albuquerque, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE.  More info here.
Blog Post–GPAMA Statement on Candidacy of Enrique Cardiel.
Fireside Chats–NC Senate candidate Matt Hoh has a series of fireside chats with some interesting people:  Howie Hawkins, Margaret Kimberley (Black Agenda Report), Chris Hedges (September 28 on Zoom 6:00 p. m. MDT).
Blog Post–Comrade in Peace
GPAMA Monthly Meeting–Wednesday, September 21, 6:00 p. m. 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, ABQ.  Meet Enrique Cardiel (La Raza Unida), independent candidate for state house.  Call-in/log-in option available.  Let us know if you need the information or a ride.
Upcoming webinars–Get timely and important information on U. S. Policy toward China (September 11), the hazards of forever chemicals (September 12), and flood devastation in Missouri (September 14).
GPAMA MONTHLY MEETING–Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE.  Contact us for call-in/log-in information or if you need a ride.
Global Greens World Indigenous Day Webinar–Theme is Role Indigenous Women play in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Knowledge. 9 ago 2022 04:00 a. m. Zoom registration
Blog Post–Ballot Victories for the Green Party in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Gateway Green Alliance Videos–Bookmark the GGA video channel.  We regularly co-sponsor GGA webinars.  If you can’t attend a webinar, you may be able to find the recording on the GGA youtube chanel.Blog Post–Shout out to local VFP chapter. They meet the second Monday of the month and usually have topical guest speakers related to the advancement of peace and conflict resolution.
GPAMA MONTHLY MEETING–Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE.  Contact us for call-in/log-in information.
Global Green Activities–Interested in participating in the Climate Working Group in preparation for COP27?  Get info and sign up.
GPUS ANNUAL NATIONAL MEETING–Is on line again this year, July 22-24.  Register here.
Public Hearing Valencia County–The County Commission is considering a Natural Resource Overlay Zone that would allow oil and gas drilling without standard protections.  Hearing is Thursday, July 14, 5:00 p. m. at the Los Lunas Transportation Center.  Sign-up early for public comment.
Redistricting–The Redistricting Committee for the City of Albu(r)querque is winding down their public meetings.  June 8 and June 29 are the final two meetings.
ABQ Pride Parade–Enjoy the parade and help collect signatures on Saturday, June 11.  We will gather near Central Ave & San Pedro a little before the parade starts at 10:00 a. m. at Central & Girard.
GPAMA Monthly Meeting–Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE.Call-in/log-in available.  Let us know if you want a ride to the meeting.
GP New Party Meeting—Saturday, June 25, 2:00 p. m., La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St., Santa Fe.
Blog Post–Green Perspectives and Deep Dives are seldom heard on the broadcasts of commercial media.  Printed commercial media excludes voices.  We share two Green publications to help you gain access to non-corporate debate and analysis of important issues.
Blog Posts–Call for a Real GREEN NEW DEAL, literally call President Biden on May 24 or soon thereafter.
GPAMA Monthly Meeting–Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle SE, ABQ.  Let us know if you need the call-in/log-in info or a ride.
Codify Roe Petition to Congress–The GPUS National Women’s Caucus has set up an e-mail Congress web page.  Send an e-mail to your congressional representatives.
Earth Day to May Day Video–The video of this EcoAction Committee Forum is now available on youtube.
Gateway Greens Webinar on Ukraine and Fossil Fuels–Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 6:00 p. m. MDT.  Register here.
Chaco Canyon Drilling Protection Public Comment–The deadline for public comment on the protective buffer surrounding Chaco Canyon has been extended to May 6, 2022.  A public meeting will be held in Albuquerque on Friday, April 29 from 8:00 a. m. to noon at the National Indian Programs Training Center, 1011 Indian School Road NW, Suite 254.  Register by contacting Sarah Scott at sscott@blm.gov or (505) 564-7689.
Holtec Update–The NRC submitted a third request for additional information to Holtec regarding the proposed nuclear waste storage facility in Lea County.  It looks like the NRC is requiring Holtec to justify some of its safety claims.
GPAMA MONTHLY MEETING–Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, The Blue Room.  Call-in and on-line options available.  Contact us for more info or if you need a ride.
Decolonizing Economics Summit–April 21-23, on line, co-sponsored by the Green Party of California.  Register here.
BLOG POST–Nuclear Legacy left from weapons testing has harmed generations of New Mexicans. GPNM Annual Meeting/Convention–Sunday, April 10, 2022, 2:00 p. m. MDT on FreeConferenceCall.com.  State officer elections, consideration of candidates for public office, and discussion of Rule & Regulations.
UPDATED Blog Post–The Power of Song adds another powerful video from Mistahi Corkill.
Blog Post–Thanks, John.
Blog Post–Food is Fundamental and will be the topic of an exploratory meeting about hosting a CSA at The Source, Sunday, March 20, 4:30 p. m., 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE 87106.  A potluck will follow.
BLOG POST–A Peace Activist’s Perspective on UkraineJoin well known activist Bruce Gagnon as he speaks to the VFP-ABQ chapter on Monday, March 14, 5:30 p. m. MDT on Zoom.
GPAMA Annual Meeting/Convention–Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, The Blue Room.  Potluck at six. Elections, delegate selection for GPNM Annual Mtg/Conv, and other business at 6:30 or a little later.  Please contact if interested in running for office or if you need a ride.  MEET MATT DODSON at the potluck.
International Women’s Day–Tuesday, March 8.  Join the Rally for Abortion Rights.  Look for GPAMA banner at the UNM Bookstore plaza, Main Campus.
BLOG POST–GPUS Statement on Ukraine and link information to live stream of GPUS rebuttal to the State of the Union Address, March 1, 2022.
No War With Russia Demonstration–Thursday, February 10, 1:00 p. m., Lomas & 4th NW, Albuquerque.  Read the call for diplomacy from the GPUS.
GPAMA February Meeting–Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, The Blue Room.  Please wear a mask.  Contact for call-in/log-in information.
Ranked Choice Voting Day Webinar–January 23, 2:00 p. m. MST on youtube, twitter, or Facebook.  GPUS stream page
Elected Greens Webinar–Get inspired by hearing from elected Greens in Maine, Illinois, and Minnesota on Tuesday, January 25, 7:00 p. m. MST on the GPUS live-stream.
Gateway Greens Webinar–“Protecting Waters of the Earth” in conjunction with the Universal African Peoples Organization, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 6:00 p. m. MST on Zoom.
Global Greens Virtual Conference–Connecting for Green Action, February 5, 2022. See the https://whova.com/web/hefog_202105/ Event Schedule and register. It’s FREE! If you are an experienced facilitator of on-line events, there may be volunteer opportunities. Express your interest to millie@globalgreens.com.
Global Young Greens Congress–For Greens under 35, the on-line congress runs from January 14-16. Get in touch: congresscommittee@globalyounggreens.org
POSTPONED MLK, Jr. Commemorative March–Saturday, January 15, 10:00 a. m. Route begins at corner of MLK, Jr. Ave. and University Blvd. NE (UNM campus) and goes to Civic Plaza. Join us with the yellow banner.  Meet at SW corner of Maxwell Museum parking lot at ~9:45. Free bus trips back to campus will be available. The Federal Emergency Management Agency bus will still be at Civic Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to administer vaccines and on-site COVID-19 tests. Free parking will be available on 3rd and Marquette.
GPAMA JANUARY MEETING–Wednesday, January 19, 6:00 p. m. 1111 Carlisle SE, The Blue Room at The Source. Contact us for call-in/log-in information.  Please wear a mask if attending in person.

Prior Years ARCHIVE

BLOG POST–What is COP25?
DECEMBER GPAMA MEETING–Thursday, December 12, 6:00 p. m. at The Source. Let us know if you need a ride or want to call in to the meeting.
Jet-Fuel Spill Public Meeting–Thursday, November 7, 5:30 p. m., African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro Drive NE.
GPAMA NOVEMBER MEETING–Thursday, November 14, 6:00 p. m. at The Source (Blue Room), 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE.  Let us know if you need a ride or the call-in number.
GPAMA on GP.ORG–Our work on the glyphosate moratorium in Bernalillo County is highlighted on the GPUS web site.  Read it here.
Local Elections–Tuesday, November 5.  Check with your County Clerk´s office for absentee and early voting options and poll locations.
GREEN COUNCIL MEETING–Saturday, October 26, 1:30 p. m. to 3:30 p. m.  GPAMA local will meet in the New Mexicana Room Center for the Book at the Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue NE.  Contact us if you need a ride or want the call-in number.  Meet at farina’s after the meeting.
Community Meeting on Weeds Management–Wednesday, October 16 from 3:30 p. m. to 5 p. m. at the South Valley Multipurpose Community Center, 2008 Larrazola Road SW 87105.  Learn about the glyphosate ban and help to find solutions to weeds maintenance.
GPAMA OCTOBER MEETING–Thursday, October 10, 6:00 p. m. at The Source (Blue Room), 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE.  Let us know if you need a ride or the call-in number.
River Clean-up in Los Lunas–Join us and others cleaning up Riverside Park in Los Lunas (Valencia County) on Saturday, September 28, 8:30 AM to noon, 1601 Main Street SE, Los Lunas.  Event hosted by Environment New Mexico.
Community Meeting Sandoval Co. Fracking Issues–Learn how infrackstructure is being set up for fracking while spurring speculated growth. Monday, September 30, 6:00 p. m., Loma Colorado Library Auditorium, 755 Loma Colorado Dr., Rio Rancho.
Vigil for Children Separated from Families–Monday through Friday, 4:30 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. and noon to one o´clock on weekends, outside U.S. Courthouse on 333 Lomas Blvd. NW in ABQ.
Climate Strike Week–There will be a variety of local events leading up to the UN Climate Action Summit on September 23, 2019.  List of events
Assistance/Volunteers for Asylum Seekers–If you are interested, contact Albuquerque Interfaith by calling (505) 268-3991 or email Catholic Charities at yapitac@ccasfnm.org.  Please email donationsabq@gmail.com if you want to help with various donations, e. g., meals, clothes, etc.
BLOG POST–Report from Methane Rules Meeting
September GPAMA meeting–Thursday, September 12, 6:00 p. m. at The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE.  Let us know if you need a ride or the call-in number.
Report of Climate Change Task Force–A New Mexico Climate Strategy Document is due by September 15.  Let´s see if New Mexico state government is serious about controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Calling all UNM students to Green Party–Look for the Announcement in the Daily Lobo this week.  Let us help you start a student chapter!
AUGUST GPAMA MEETING–Thursday, August 8, 6:00 p. m., The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE in the Blue Room.  Let us know if you need a ride or the call-in number.
BLOG POST–Declare Independence from the Corporate Duopoly!
GPUS Annual National Meeting–July 25–28, Salem, Massachusetts. Get info here.
Methane Rules Public Hearing–Tuesday, July 30, 1:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m.  UNM Las School, 1117, Stanford Dr. NE, ABQ.  A workshop will be held in 2402 at noon on the current methane rules.
GPAMA JULY MEETING–Thursday, July 11, 2019, The Source (Blue Room), 1111 Carlisle SE, 6:00 p. m.  Let us know if you need a ride or want the number to call in to the meeting.
GREEN COUNCIL MEETING–Saturday, July 13, 2019, 10:30 a. m. in the New Mexicana Room at the Special Collections Library at 423 Central Avenue NE in ABQ.  Join us and meet fellow Greens at the meeting or at farina Downtown afterward.
ANOTHER BLOG POST!!–Green Thoughts on Juneteenth
BLOG POST–Green Wave in Europe
Update on 2016 Recount Project–Remember the recount?  Here is an update from Dr. Jill Stein on the election integrity efforts in the three states.
NRC Holtec Scoping Report–Here is the Environmental Scoping Summary Report for the proposed nuclear waste facility in SE New Mexico.
GPAMA MONTHLY MEETING–Thursday, June 13, 6:00 p. m., The Source (Blue Room), 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, ABQ.  Contact us for the call-in number.
KAFB Jet Fuel Public Meeting–Thursday, April 25.  Poster session begins at 5:30 p. m. Public meeting is from 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. at the African American Performing Arts Center (Expo NM), 310 San Pedro Drive NE, ABQ.
Rio Rancho Citizens Green New Deal Informational Forum–Thursday, April 25, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho.  This is a non-partisan, informational session to learn more about the versions of the Green New Deal and the Climate Task Force in New Mexico.
EARTH DAY–Monday, April 22. Free ABQ Ride and Sun Van service in Albu(r)querque.  Do something nice for the planet.
Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners Meeting–Tuesday, April 23, 5:00 p. m.,  City-County Chambers, One Civic Plaza, downtown ABQ.  The final vote on the glyphosate resolution is scheduled to take place at this meeting.
UNM Sustainability Expo–Thursday, April 18, 2019, 10:30 a. m. – 2:30 p. m., Cornell Mall, Main Campus.  Food, music, and information.  Look for GPAMA table.
UNM Food Justice Initiative Event–Wednesday, April 10, 12:00 p. m. to 1:30 p. m. in the SUB Atrium, Main Campus.  Join local Greens for this free event on Food, the Environment, and You.  GPAMA will have a speaker on the panel.
Final Glyphosate Resolution Working Group Meeting–Wednesday, April 10, 3:30pm in the Zoning Conference Room at 111 Union Square St.  Previous meetings were March 13 and March 27.  Greens have had significant input to the county effort to eliminate the use of glyphosate on county-administered public lands.
GPAMA Monthly Meeting–Thursday, April 11, 6:00 p. m., The Source (Blue Room), 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE.  Contact us for call-in option.
GPNM State Meeting/Convention–Saturday, April 13, 2019, 11:45 a. m. to 2:45 p. m.  Community Room, Oliver La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St., Santa Fe.  Let us know if you plan to run for office, if you want a ride, or if you want the information for a call-in option.
NEW BLOG POST–Green Party Green New Deal–No Nuclear
GPAMA ANNUAL MEETING/CONVENTION–Saturday, March 16, 11:30 a. m., Chello Grill, 5010 Cutler Avenue NE (I-40 & San Mateo).  Join us for officer elections and delegate selection to the state meeting.  Lunch after the meeting.
Tularosa Basin Downwinders Benefit–Sunday, March 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p. m., at the NHCC (1701 4th St. SW ABQ). Enjoy the music and support the travel fund for the Downwinders Consortium to attend congressional hearings. For more information, call 505.235.3427.
BLOG POST–Serious about Climate Change?
FORUM–Fighting U. S. Regime Change in Venezuela, Thursday, February 21, 6:30 p. m., UNM SUB Atrium.
GPAMA February Meeting–Thursday, February 14, 6:00 p. m., at The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE.  We will discuss arrangement for Annual Meeting/Convention
Glyphosate Resolution Presentation– Bernalillo County staff will give a presentation at the January 22 February 12 Board of Commissioners Meeting at 5:00 p. m., Vincent E. Griego Chambers, One Civic Plaza, in downtown ABQ.  Approval of the final resolution is expected in February.
Legislative Day of Interest–Lands, Water, and Wildlife Day February 13)
Holtec Legal Challenge Pre-Hearing–This is about the proposed nuclear waste repository in southeastern New Mexico.  The NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board will hold a pre-hearing TOMORROW, January 23 from 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m., continued on January 24 at 9:00 a. m. if necessary,at the NM State Bar Auditorium, 5121 Masthead Street NE, ABQ.  Call-in # to listen to hearing:  1.888.790.1895, code 5046496.
What is Democracy?—This documentary is running at the Guild January 24-28. Please check guildcinema.com for the schedule.
Release Party and Documentary–Sharing some info from PSL:  relase party for Breaking the Chains: A Socialist Perspective on Women´s Liberation, Friday, January 25, 7:00 p. m., 2626 Garfield Avenue SE in ABQ and King:  A Filmed Record…Montgomery to Memphis, Friday, February 1, 7:00 p. m., 2626 Garfield Avenue SE, ABQ.
Bernalillo County Board of Registration–Any registered Green in Bernalillo County interested in serving on the Board of Registration (BoR) is invited to submit a résumé for consideration by the Board of Commissioners. Please respond by January 30 to greenparty.abqmetro@gmail.com. The BoR reviews voter registrations for removal of names of voters who have moved from the county or otherwise become ineligible to vote in Bernalillo County.
Green Council Meeting–Saturday, February 2, 10:30 a. m., Botts Hall, Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue NE.
MLK March and Ceremony (ABQ)–Saturday, January 19, 10:00 to noon. March begins at the NE corner of University Blvd NE & Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave NE and ends at Civic Plaza with the ceremony.
Women´s March ABQ–Sunday, January 20, 10:00 AM, Civic Plaza, 401 2nd St NW.
VEGAN OUTREACH EVENT–Thursday, January 10, 6:00 p. m., The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE, ABQ.  Join us as we learn more about the effects of our dietary choices.
GPAMA January Meeting–Thursday, January 10, The Source, after Vegan Outreach event
BLOG POST–Comments on Public Charge Rule
MRCOG Board Meeting–Thursday, December 13, 10:30 a. m., 809 Copper Ave. NW, ABQ.  There will be a vote on a resolution, Directing the MRCOG Water Resources Board to Review and Address Concerns Related to the Social, Economic and Environmental Issues Associated with Oil and Gas Development Throughout the Region Served by the MRCOG, to Seek Input and Information from Stakeholders and to Create
Guidelines for Oil and Gas Ordinances for Use by Member Governments
GPAMA DECEMBER MEETING–Thursday, December 13, 6:00 p. m., The Source 1100 Carlisle Blvd. SE, in ABQ.  VENUE ADJUSTMENT:  For the December meeting, we will be in Room 12.  The front entry for this room is 3532 Anderson Ave SE.  You can still get to it from the Carlisle entrance.  See you there!
Vigil for Children Separated from Families–Monday through Friday, 4:30 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. and noon to one o´clock on weekends, outside U.S. Courthouse on 333 Lomas Blvd. NW in ABQ. The headlines shifted to the caravan, but 245 KNOWN children remained in custody for various reasons in October. Please try to join those holding vigil this week as they approach 100 days.
Fracking Community Forum–Learn about Fracking in Sandoval County at the Mariposa Community Center, 2501 Parkway Ave NE, Rio Rancho, Monday, November 26, from 6:00 p. m. to 7:30 p. m.
SANDOVAL COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING–A vote is expected on the Oil & Gas Ordinance on Thursday, November 29. Meeting starts at 6:00 p. m. Sign in for pulbic comment before the meeting. We have been advised that the Citizens´ Working Group Science Ordinance was gutted and advanced. Please join us on the 3rd Floor, Administration Building, 1500 Idalia Road in Bernalillo to speak out for water, air, and land protections.
ANOTHER UPDATED BLOG POST–Speaking out About Glyphosate The Bernalillo County Commission will not vote on the glyphosate resolution at the meeting on November 13.
GREEN COUNCIL MEETING–VENUE CHANGE!Saturday, November 10, 1:00 p. m., Community Room, Oliver La Forge Library in Santa Fe, 1730 Llano Street.
MRCOG Aquifer Protection Vote CANCELLED–Thursday, November 8, 10:30 a. m., 809 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque. The Board will take a final vote on a resolution to establish a Multi-Disciplinary Advisory Board related to oil and gas development in the MRCOG area (Sandoval, Bernalillo, Torrance, and Valencia counties) aimed at protecting the aquifier.  Stay tuned.  Meeting will be in December.
NOVEMBER GPAMA MEETING–Thursday, November 8, 6:00 p. m., 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque (The Source–Blue Room).
GOTV PHONEBANKING–Please consider phonebanking for Green candidates in Michigan, Ohio, and New York–important ballot access states.  Send an e-mail to ccc@gp.org with “phonebanking” in the subject line.  Call up to Election Day!
Marigold Parade–Shout out to this grass roots event on Sunday, November 4, 2018, 2:00 p. m.  Parade route starts at El Centro Familiar Blvd SW and goes to the West Side Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd. SW (ABQ), where the festival is.
BLM O&G Lease Protest Deadline–Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 4:30 p. m., local time.  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires protests to be presented in person or mailed. Here is the link to more information about filing a protest and about the parcels up for auction in New Mexico, including Sandoval County. The auction is December 6, 2018.
Documentary–Dawnland looks at the effects of forced removal of Native children in the United States.  This movie was shown at the GPUS Annual National Meeting in July and will be screened at ACPJ on Thursday, October 18, 6:00 p. m.  Free event, RSVP requested:  dawnland_screening.eventbrite.com
Solar Fiesta–Saturday, October 20, 10:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. 1710 Bellamah Drive NW, near Old Town, one block north of Explora.
BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING–Tuesday, October 9, 5:00 p.m., Vincent E. Griego Chambers, One Civic Plaza.  Join us to request the end of glyphosate in public zones in Bernalillo County.
REGULAR GPAMA MEETING– Thursday, October 11, 6:00 p. m., The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, ABQ.
DOCUMENTARY–Thirty Seconds to Midnight – The Final Wake-up Call will be presented by Veterans for Peace ABQ on Friday, October 12, 6:00 p. m., at the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice (ACPJ), 202 Harvard Dr. SE.  This documentary examines global threats to humanity.  Donations accepted.
DOCUMENTARY–Sacred Land, Sacred Water will be shown Sunday, September 30, 1:30 p. m., at the Guild Theater, 3405 Central Ave., in ABQ.  This documentary examines fracking in the Rio Grande Rift area.  The screening is a fundraiser for the film-makers and Common Ground Rising. GPAMA worked with Common Ground Rising in the community effort to defeat previous ordinances that would have made fracking a permissive use in Sandoval County.
Build a Trail–Saturday, September 29, 10:00 a. m., Valle de Oro, NWR, 7851 Second Street SW.
SANDOVAL COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING MEETING–Tuesday, September 25, 4:30 p. m. Third floor chambers, 1500 Idalia Road, Bernalillo, New Mexico. Ordinances regarding fracking will be introduced at this meeting.
ABQ Peace Week–September 15 through September 21, various days, times, and locations.  Peace Week Flyer
SEPTEMBER GPAMA MEETING–Thursday, September 13, 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m., at The Source (Blue Room), 1111 Carlisle SE ABQ.  Let us know if you need a ride.
Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice–Saturday, September 8, 9:00 a. m., 540 Bridge Blvd, SW, ABQ (at 8th Street).  Look for GPAMA banner.  That´s the one!
BLOG POST–Salir a la luz: ICE melts in sunlight.
AUGUST GPAMA MEETING–Thursday, August 9, 2018, 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m., at The Source (Blue Room), 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE in Albuquerque.  Let us know if you need a ride.
BLOG POST–Nuclear Schmuclear
GPNM Green Council Meeting–Saturday, July 28, 2:00 p. m., FarmHouse Cafe, Taos.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD, SPENT FUEL FACILITY–The public comment period on the scope of the environmental review of Holtec International´s application to build a spent fuel facility in Lea County has been extended to July 30, 2018.  A series of presentations and public meetings held in New Mexico revealed strong opposition to another nuclear waste facility in NM.  More info here.
GPAMA REGULAR MEETING–Thursday, July 12, 6:00 p. m., The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd. SE, ABQ.  Acquaint yourself with the wonderful space that is The Source.  Join us as we continue summarizing the presentation of the glyphosate petitions.  We will also finish our public comment to submit to the NRC regarding the proposed nuclear waste facility in Lea County.
GPUS Annual National Meeting–July 19-22, Peterson Heritage Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.  More info here.
ABQ Families Belong Together Rally–Saturday, June 30 at 9 a.m., Civic Plaza.  Greens meet at SE corner of Civic Plaza.  Look for large yellow banner.
BEES & SEEDS FESTIVAL–Saturday, May 19, 1:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m., Tractor Brewing, 1800 Fourth Street NW. GPAMA will have a table from 1:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m.  Great conclusion to signature gathering for the glyphosate petition!

NEW BLOG POST!–May Day, May Day, May Day
BLOG POST on GPUS!–Why I am an Environmental Activist
This post was picked up by GPUS.
César Chávez March–Saturday, April 7, 10:30 a. m., NHCC, 4th Street and Avenida César Chávez. Look for banner. We should finish by noon.  There will be time for lunch and a little rest before the state convention.
GPNM 2018 STATE CONVENTION–Saturday, April 7, 2:30 p. m., Central & Unser Library, ABQ. State officer elections, candidate nominations, and Rules amendment.  Contact GPNM if you want to run for state or federal office at 505.226.7522 or info@greenpartyofnm.org.
FREE DOCUMENTARY–What the Health will be shown by GPAMA on Saturday, March 31, 3:30 p. m., Botts Hall, Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue NE, ABQ.  We hope this controversial movie stimulates discussion about our food choices and the food industry.
MARCH FOR OUR LIVES–Join GPAMA at the march and rally on Saturday, March 24, 10:00 a. m., Old Town Plaza in Albu(r)querque with rally starting at 11:00 in Tiguex Park.  AMAZING CROWD.
2018 GPAMA ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION–Saturday, March 10, 6:00 p. m., at Taj Mahal Cuisine, 1430 Carlisle NE, ABQ.  Officer elections, delegate selection, and candidate nominations.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park Rally–Wednesday, March 7, noon to 4 p.m., BLM New Mexico State Office, 301 Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, 87508.
GREEN CANDIDATE IN TAOS–Please support Melanie D. Baca and her campaign for Taos Town Council.  Thank you for representing Green Values, Melanie!
FEBRUARY GPAMA MEETING–Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 6:00 p. m. at the Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, ABQ.  NOTE:  corrected address.
GPAMA PRESENTS DOCUMENTARY–GPAMA is pleased to present a free showing of Who Bombed Judi Bari?, an award-winning documentary about the environmental and labor activist.  Join us on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 2:30 p. m., in Botts Hall, at the Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue NE.  A call-in Q & A with producer Darryl Cherney is planned afterward.  Please note that no food or drink is allowed in the hall except water in bottles with closed tops.
GREEN COUNCIL MEETING–GPAMA is the host for the state Green Council meeting, Saturday, February 3, 2018, 2:30 p. m.  Venue is Botts Hall at the Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue NE.
Women’s March Rally 2018–Sunday, January 21 from 11:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. on Albuquerque Civic Plaza.  Look for us! Table 8, NE quadrant.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Commemoration–Saturday, January 13, 11:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m.  Meet at NE corner of University Blvd NE and MLK Ave NE for beginning of march.  We will march to Civic Plaza for a Commemoration Ceremony.  We made a sign pyramid.

JANUARY GPAMA MEETING–Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 6:00 p. m. at the Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, ABQ (Community Meeting Room).
SANDOVAL COUNTY COMMISSION OIL & GAS ORDINANCE–The proposed Oil & Gas ordinance was defeated at the December 14 meeting.
DECEMBER GPAMA MEETING–Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 p. m., Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque.  Status update on Sandoval County Oil & Gas Ordinance and report from Green Council meeting.
SANDOVAL COUNTY COMMISSION TO DECIDE ON OIL & GAS ORDINANCE–This meeting is Thursday, November 16, Commission Chambers, 3rd floor, Administration Building, 1500 Idalia Road, Bernalillo.  Please sign up and let the commission know why they need to reject this ordinance. Sign-up starts at 5:30.
GREEN COUNCIL MEETING–GPAMA will be well represented at the GPNM Green Council meeting on Saturday, November 11, 2:00, La Farge Library in Santa Fe.
BELÉN MARSH CLEAN-UP–Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 9:00 a. m. to 11:30 a. m.  CAR POOL MEET-UP will be at 8:00 a. m., south side of the K-Mart parking lot at Carlisle and Indian School, just south of I-40.  Meeting point in Belén is the Taco Bell (48 I-25 Bypass).
NOVEMBER GPAMA MEETING–Wednesday, November 8, 6:00 p. m., Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque.  Expect a report from the Citizens’ Climate Lobby State Conference (October 28, Bosque School, 4000 Bosque School Road NW, ABQ 87120, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration at 8 a.m. $18 general admission).
INFORMAL GATHERING–Sorry to anyone who arrived at 3:00 p. m.  The group of Greens at the Solar Fiesta did not arrive at the brewery until 3:30.  Good group and interesting conversation!  Catch us at the next informal gathering.  Join other local Greens on Saturday, October 21, 3:00 p. m. at Ponderosa Brewing, 1761 Bellamah Ave NW, ABQ 87104, for socializing and planning the carpools to Belén for the clean-up.  Look for Greens before that at the Solar Fiesta at the Sawmill Community Land Trust Park Plaza, 997 18th St NW.  The Solar Fiesta runs from 9:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m.
OCTOBER GPAMA MEETING–Wednesday, October 11, 6:00 p. m. at the Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque.
BLOG POST–Glyphosate–really that bad? Download GPAMA’s glyphosate petition.
SEPTEMBER GPAMA MEETING–Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 p. m. at the Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque.
STATE FAIR PARADE–We were there!
More photos in Gallery

GPAMA will participate in the State Fair Parade along Central Avenue in Albu(r)querque on Saturday, September 9.  The parade leaves the SE corner of Expo NM at Central Avenue and Louisiana Blvd. NE, at 8:30 a. m. and travel eastward on Central for about two miles.  GPAMA entry is #150.  Look for the big green banner.  PARADE PREP is Thursday, September 7, 5:00 p. m. at 2700 Española NE.  Join us for food and camaraderie as we prepare the entry.
TABLING AT UNM–Join us on Wednesday, August 30, UNM under the trees at the north end of the SUB (inside SUB on second floor for poor weather), from 11:00 a. m. to 1:30 p. m.  We will be sharing information about the Green Party.
IMPORTANT ZONING MEETINGS–Tuesday, August 15, 5:00 p. m., City/County Chambers, One Civic Plaza, ABQ for SANTOLINA (Bernalillo County); Wednesday, August 16, 5:00 p. m., for IDO (CoA LUPZ); Tuesday, August 22, 6:00 p. m., Commission Chambers, 1500 Idalia Road, Bernalillo, for OIL & GAS ORDINANCE (Sandoval County).
BLOG POST–Zoning?
AUGUST GPAMA MEETING–Wednesday, August 9, 6:00 p. m. at the Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque.
SOS PROPOSED RULE-MAKING–There will be a public hearing in Albuquerque on a new campaign finance rule, to be codified as 1.10.13 NMAC, CAMPAIGN FINANCE.  Venue and Time:  Vincent E. Griego Chambers, One Civic Plaza NW, on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
NATIONAL MEETING INFO–Final schedule at http://www.gp.org/final_schedule.  Live stream of press conferences and other events at GreenStream.
JULY MEETING–The monthly GPAMA meeting will be Monday, July 10, 2017, 6:00 p. m., Frontier Restaurant, 2400 Central Avenue SE, Albu(r)querque.  We will meet in the easternmost room at the south end of the room.  Look for sign.
TABLING OPPORTUNITY–Saturday, July 1 (9 am – 6 pm) Red & Green VegFest at the Albuquerque Convention Center in downtown ABQ.  GPAMA has a table that comes with two passes.  VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to take shifts at the table.  Let us know (contact info at bottom of page) if you can volunteer.
JULY MEETING–The monthly GPAMA meeting has been moved to the second Monday at 6:00 p. m.  The next GPAMA meet will be Monday, July 10, 2017.  Venue TBD.
BLOG POST–Fracking, in a town near you?
NATIONAL MEETING FYI–The Annual National Meeting of the Green Party of the United States is July 13-16 in Newark, New Jersey.  Registration information is here.
MEETING REMINDER–Tuesday, June 20, from 6:15 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. in Bernalillo, at Quiet Waters Adventures, 105D Pleasant View Drive. Directions:  north on I-25 to Bernalillo Exit 242 for NM 165 toward US-550 W/Bernalillo. Turn left onto NM 165 W/US 550 N for 0.8 mile then turn right onto N. Camino Del Pueblo for 0.5 mile then turn right onto Pleasant View Drive for 200 feet then turn right into 105D Pleasant View Drive.
TABLING REMINDER–Saturday, May 20 (noon-9 pm) at the Bees & Seeds Festival at Tractor Brewing, 1800 4th St NW, ABQ.  Help us at the table!  NOTE:  There is conflicting information put out for the start time–sponsor FB page indicates 1:00 p. m.  The MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO starts at 10:00 a. m. at Civic Plaza on Saturday and goes to the Downtown Growers Market at Robinson Park.  Look for the banner!  
JUNE MEETING–Tuesday, June 19 20, from 6:15 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. in Bernalillo, Quiet Waters Adventures, 105D Pleasant View Drive. Directions:  north on I-25 to Bernalillo Exit 242 for NM 165 toward US-550 W/Bernalillo. Turn left onto NM 165 W/US 550 N for 0.8 mile then turn right onto N. Camino Del Pueblo for 0.5 mile then turn right onto Pleasant View Drive for 200 feet then turn right into 105D Pleasant View Drive.
MAY MEETING–Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 6:00 p. m., in Tijeras, Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 1/2 Old Hwy. 66 (south side of NM 333 near Roosevelt Middle School).  We will try to have some of our meetings and gatherings in or closer to Torrance, Valencia, and Sandoval Counties during the course of the year.  As always, let us know if you need a ride.
GPAMA PRESENCE UPDATE–In April, we were at the Science Rally, the Citizens’ Climate March, and the GPNM State Meeting/Convention.  On May Day, we were in Tiguex Park with a table.  Our next tabling event is Saturday, May 20 (noon-9 pm) at the Bees & Seeds Festival at Tractor Brewing, 1800 4th St NW, ABQ.  Let us know if you can take a shift at the table.
CLIMATE MARCH REMINDER–We were there! Saturday, April 29, 2017, 10:30 a. m. (petition signing), Washington Middle School Park, 1101 Park Avenue SW, ABQ.  Look for the banner.  Speakers are at 11:00 a. m.  March starts at 11:30 and ends at El Chante (804 Park Avenue SW).

APRIL MEETING–Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 6:00 p. m., community meeting room at The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE.  Let us know if you need a ride.

ACTIONS & RALLIES–Science Rally, Saturday, April 22, 2:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m. Civic Plaza, ABQ.  GPAMA will be at a table there.  Look for the banner.  People’s Climate March-ABQ, Saturday, April 29, 10:30 a. m., Washington Middle School Park, 1101 Park Ave SW, ABQ.  Look for the banner.  Speakers are at 11:00 a. m.  March starts at 11:30 and ends at El Chante.  Don’t forget the GPAMA meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:00 p. m. at the community meeting room at The Source in Albuquerque located at 1111 Carlisle SE.
STATE MEETING/CONVENTION–Sunday, April 30, 2017, 1:00PM-4:00PM, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111.  Remember, there will be GPAMA meeting prior to the State Meeting on April 18th. 

NEW BLOG POST—There’s that sign again.
JOIN US FOR THE MARCH/PARADE–GPAMA will walk the César Chávez March/Parade on Saturday, April 1, 2017.  Meet at (Dolores Huerta) Gateway Park, Isleta & Bridge SW in Albuquerque, at 0930 for the dedication.  Be there by 1030 to walk with us to the NHCC.  Look for the banner!  We were there! ¡Estuvimos!

FUTURE MEETING CHANGE–The regular meeting day has changed.  We will now meet on the third Tuesday of the month.  Time continues to be 6:00 p. m.  The next GPAMA meeting will be Tuesday, April 18, 2017.  Venue TBD.
MEETING REMINDER–GPAMA Annual Meeting/Convention.  Must be registered Green by February 24, 2017, in Sandoval, Bernalillo, Torrance, or Valencia County to vote.

Date and Time:  Sunday, March 26, 2017, 5:00 p. m.
Venue: Taj Mahal Cuisine of India
1430 Carlisle, Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico

We will begin with dinner (order-your-own) and plan the start of business around 5:30.
SHORT BLOG POST–Green Party Caucuses
NEXT GPAMA MEETING–The GPAMA Annual Meeting/Convention will take place Sunday, March 26, 2017, at 5:00 p. m., at Taj Mahal Cuisine of India, 1430 Carlisle, Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque.  Officer elections.
NEW BLOG POST—Here it is.

Ticket info:  $8 General Admission/$5 Seniors 60+/Kids 12 & Under/Students w/ I.D.  Let us know if you need a ride.

NEXT GPAMA MEETING–Wednesday, February 1, 6:00 p. m., UNM SUB, 2nd floor, NE corner by Satellite Coffee Shop.  Actions update and planning for Annual Meeting in March.

WE HAVE STARTED A BLOG–The first post, New Year, Renewed Effort, is on line.  Look for more posts in the coming weeks.

JOIN US AT THE WOMEN’S MARCH WE WERE THERE!–Look for the big green banner on Civic Plaza in Albu(r)querque on Saturday, January 21st, 11:00 a. m.

WE WERE THERE!–Greens seen and heard at the healthcare demonstration on Sunday, January 15th, at UNMH promoting a single-payer, universal system and calling out both corporate parties.

SIGN MAKING GATHERING–Drop in from 12:30 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. on Saturday, January 14th at the Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue NE.  We will make signs for the local Women’s March on Washington Rally.

Join us!–Find us on Civic Plaza in downtown Albuquerque at 11:00 a. m. on Saturday, January 21st to support Women’s Rights and Diversity.

GPAMA meeting–The next GPAMA will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 6:00 p. m., Children’s Activity Room, Patrick Baca Library (Central & Unswer NW).
Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil–TODAY!Join the GP presence on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21 at 1 pm, 1st Street & Mountain NW, Albuquerque. There will be a silent march from Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless to The Rock.
We are participating in this vigil because “All persons should have the rights and opportunity to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment.” (Second Key Pillar of the Green Party)
GPAMA meeting – Wed., December 14th at 6 p.m. in the University of New Mexico Student Union Building, 2nd floor at the northeast corner, near the Satellite coffee shop.  The agenda will include following up on action items from November, reports from the DAPL protest action, report from the Stein campaign on the recall efforts, and other business.
Group to Standing Rock – Some Greens and Stein supporters are headed to Standing Rock on Friday, November 11, 2016.  Please let us know if you can contribute for expenses or have a van/pick-up/SUV available.
GREENS MAINTAIN BALLOT ACCESS!UPDATE: The Stein/Baraka ticket garnered 9,879 votes, 1.24%, of the vote.  This tripled the number the GP ticket received in 2012.  Green Party on the rise!

Some say, “Well, we have to vote for the lesser of the two evils.” I myself have voted in this way much of my life. However, although lesser-evil voting seems to make sense in the short run, when one looks at the effect over time, its problems become clear. […]Green parties have been at the forefront of raising environmental concerns and addressing climate change, but they also prioritize social justice, grass-roots democracy and nonviolence/peace.

— “Green Party ticket offers ‘greater good’ option,” by Beverly Burris.

Posted by the Albuquerque Journal on Oct. 29, 2016.