Ben Ray Lujan

Meet Ben Ray Lujan, NM-03: A Champion of Health Care, Clean Energy and the Environment -- Discussion

Posted Wed, 10/08/2008 - 20:48 by ePluribus Media

Ben Ray Lujan Lauren Reichelt profiles Ben Ray Lujan in Man of La Gente - Ben Ray Lujan, NM-03. Ben Ray Lujan is a seventh generation native of Nambe, New Mexico and is running for congress in NM-03, the seat currently occupied by Tom Udall. His staffers are young idealists. He supports energy independence through use of alternative technologies, sustainable agriculture and universal (even Single Payer) health care, all of which are consistent with the traditions of his ancestors. Come meet Ben Ray and the people of New Mexico Congressional District 03! Read her profile and also enjoy the wonderful art by Roger Montoya.

Barack Obama Held a Rally in My Front Yard!

Posted Fri, 10/03/2008 - 10:29 by TheFatLadySings

TheFatLadySings' commentary provides some up close and personal - cho; update originally posted 2008-10-01 11:38:31 -1100, bumped

The View from my Window "The last shall be first" just took on a new meaning for me.

Barack Obama held a rally in front of my house in Espanola, New Mexico (pop. 8,700). My community, which is usually ignored, attracts attention for high rates of uninsured (NM is second only to TX), and for leading the nation in overdose deaths. Espanola's citizens go unrecognized for their achievements. My Roof

Last Thursday, a crowd bigger than my entire town including upscale neighbors from nearby Santa Fe and Los Alamos Counties, was visible from my roof. I would like to introduce you to some of the people at the rally...friends and vecinos who struggle...friends and vecinos who have changed the way our country thinks about health care and economic justice, though we don't know them.

This is the story of our small community, our struggles, and our one big, wonderful day! (Scroll your cursor over photos).