DPNM's Field Notes: Activism and Organizing

Hello to all of our readers! This week's installment of the DPNM field report is being posted from a remote site -- the campus at the University of New Mexico.

As the school year starts anew, the DPNM is attending an activities fair on campus this afternoon to get the word out on our online activities as well as recruiting fall interns to work to Keep New Mexico Blue.

We've had a great turn out at our booth, with many students, community members and activists stopping by to chat about why they love being a Democrat -- and we've registered several of them to vote as well!

We'll be here until 2pm today, so if you're in the neighborhood, stop by and check us out.

Later tonight, there are three other events that DPNM volunteers can choose to attend:

At 6pm, there will be a training at the DPNM HQ on effective techniques for phone banking or canvassing -- you can call 505-830-3650 for more information or to sign up for the class.

At 7pm, there will be a bus tour rally for President Obama's Organizing for Change in support of Health Care Reform that includes a public option. The rally will be held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and will last until 8pm.

Finally, at 8pm, there will be a candle light vigil to honor and remember the late Senator Kennedy. It will be held at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque and participants are asked to bring their own candles.

We look forward to keeping you updated weekly on our field activities and hope to see you at this evening's events!