Friends and Comrades- On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we encourage everyone to remember that Dr. King was always a radical who believed that "the problems of racial and economic injustice cannot be solved without a radical redistribution of economic and political power." So, as we reflect on King's legacy this day, let's make sure to center his vision of true equality through racial AND economic justice for all!

We have three current action items as the short 30-day session starts: The Local Solar Access Fund, Legalizing Rent Control, and a House Memorial calling for a cease-fire in Palestine. Please see below for details:

Public Power New Mexico has done great work over the last year to get input from community members all over the state to determine the best way to increase access to sustainable energy sources for all New Mexicans. The result of this work is legislation to fund community solar projects, led by Senator Harold Pope and Representative Reena Szczepanski!

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Want to learn/do more? See below!

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Read about the fund here.

Email your legislator in support of the Fund here.

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Come support The People's Housing Project, YUCCA, AFT, and numerous other progressive organizations as they rally in favor of Senator Linda Lopez's efforts to repeal rent control in New Mexico!

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Gather at the Roundhouse at 1pm this Saturday to show your support for this important legislation.

Representatives Eleanor Chavez and Angelica Rubio are introducing a memorial calling on New Mexico's congressional delegation to advocate for an immediate cease-fire in Palestine. Please contact your local Representatives to urge them to support this memorial starting tomorrow!

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You can find details about the best way to contact your Representative and talking points on this document.

What pieces of legislation do you have your eye on? Email us at [email protected] and let us know!

Join Santa Fe Jews for Justice and The Kosher Red Hots to raise money for the Middle East Children's Alliance's work in Gaza. This is a great way to enjoy a night of listening to klezmer music and show solidarity with Palestine.

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The concert will be on Saturday, 1/27, at 2889 Trades West Rd. #E, from 5-7:30pm. A $20 donation is suggested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds and Palestinians enter free of charge.?

Would you like to help Santa Fe DSA build upon a successful 2023? We will be electing new leadership for our chapter at our February business meeting and we want people with energy and new perspectives who can help us have an even better 2024! The positions we'll be electing are:

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Co-Chair(2 people)

Secretary(1 Person)

Treasurer(1 person)

At-Large Organizer(Up to 4 People)

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Please nominate someone(including yourself!) for one of these positions by emailing [email protected].

Would you like to help with an upcoming Trans Rights and Bodily Autonomy Campaign? DSA National is working in 2024 to fight for bodily autonomy for all people, with a special focus on trans and reproductive rights. If you'd be interested in working on this important effort, please email us at [email protected].

DSA depends on support from ordinary members, rather than corporate funding or grants. As we ramp up our campaigns to take on the millionaire and billionaire class in New Mexico, any donations you can provide will go a long way.