Friends and Comrades-

As 2025 starts, we know threats from the incoming Trump administration will be a reality for many in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, especially unhoused, queer and undocumented comrades. We must remain vigilant, ready to step up for those who are most vulnerable in our communities. That work starts with the upcoming 60-day legislative session, which starts on January 21st. This week, we're highlighting exciting work coming on housing justice:

Legislative Action on Housing!
Senator Linda Lopez is introducing two bills this 2025 legislative session: one to end the prohibition on rent control and another that would require landlords to provide receipts when tenants pay rent. 
 
People's Housing Project is mobilizing with Albuquerque Teachers Federation & other orgs 
 
We are very excited to hear about both these bills! There are upcoming actions from PHP to help support them:
 
 People's Housing Project Press Conference: Saturday, January 11th at 11am at the Albuquerque Liberation Center. (225 San Pedro Dr. NE)
 
 Protest on Inauguration Day Monday, Jan. 20th at 2pm at Robinson Park: Join us in the housing contingent as we march to fight back against Trump’s Extreme Right, Billionaire Agenda!
 
 People's Housing Project Press Conference: Saturday, January 25th at 11am in Santa Fe at the Roundhouse.
 
Please show up for these events if you are able. If you are a member in good standing who is interested in speaking at these events or supporting these bills, please email us at [email protected] 

Bilingual School Showcase!

If you or someone you know interested in bilingual education in Santa Fe Public Schools, please try to attend the upcoming SFPS Bilingual Showcase!

 

The wonderful community event will feature free food from The Pantry and Cafe Castro, family activities, information on bilingual education in Santa Fe, and a performance by City Councilor Castro!

 

The Showcase will take place this Saturday, January 11th from 10am-12pm, at Salazar Elementary.

Saturday Social!

Please join us this Saturday from 5-7 pm as we look ahead to our work in 2025 while raising a few pints for our monthly social!

 

We will meet at Nuckolls Brewing on the Railyard. We hope to see you there!

Burrito Brigade Mutual Aid!

Our friends at the newly formed Burrito Brigade are planning weekly breakfasts serving on Sundays at 10 AM, at Franklin Miles Park! Contact [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved. If you would like to pitch in for resources, you can donate to our mutual aid fund.

Reading Group

Our Reading Group will be starting a new book next month, Four Futures, by Peter Frase. This short but fascinating book examines possible outcomes after the inevitable fall of capitalism.

 

The first meeting will discuss the Introduction and chapter 1 of the book. It will take place Sunday, January 19 at 4pm at CHOMP Food Hall.
 

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.