Summer Ludwig Calls for Councilor Rudy Espinoza to Resign from Belen City Council
This week, the Valencia County News-Bulletin published a letter to the editor submitted by Summer Ludwig, who serves as Chair of the Democratic Party of Valencia County. For transparency, the letter was submitted by Chair Ludwig in her personal capacity...
Valencia County, meet Rickie A. Gonzales!
Valencia County, meet Rickie A. Gonzales! Rickie is running for New Mexico House District 7 to give our community a real choice—and to put Valencia County families first in Santa Fe. His campaign is focused on: Economic security for struggling families Safe...
Special Audit Raises Serious Questions for Los Lunas Schools and State Rep. Brian Baca
Special Audit Raises Serious Questions for Los Lunas Schools and State Rep. Brian Baca A new special audit of Los Lunas Schools is raising concern across Valencia County, especially because some of the findings involve the district’s former...
Democrat House (of Representatives) Party!
Join House of Representatives candidates Rickie A. Gonzales (7) and Katherine Gauer (8) for an evening of free food and live music at Hub City Brewing! The event is free and family friendly.* For more information, to follow along for event details, or RSVP and...
Help Elect Katherine Gauer House District 8
Hello Neighbors,Thank you for the amazing turnout, up and down the ballot! It was a strong Primary Day for the entire Democrat Party and I am particularly proud of our showing against Brian Baca. Through name recognition, participating in community event and...
Vote Rickie A. Gonzales for Democratic Representation in HD7
With just over two weeks until the June 2nd primary, Democrats in House District 7 have a critical choice to make: who will best represent our values and fight for our families in Santa Fe?Rickie Allen Gonzales is that candidate.A lifelong Valencia County resident,...
Help Us Open the Democratic Party of Valencia County Headquarters by August 1st
The Democratic Party of Valencia County is working hard to build momentum for the 2026 election cycle, and we are excited to share that we are preparing to open a local headquarters on August 1st.This headquarters will be more than an office. It will be a place...
Ice Cream and Candidates?
The perfect treat! Join us for our April General Meeting on Saturday, April 18 from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Belen Public Library! Before the meeting, we hope you’ll come out and support the Earth Day Clean Up at Riverside...
Riverside Park Clean-Up
Join local candidates for an Earth Day Celebration and Clean up at Riverside Park - 1601 E. Main Street, Los Lunas, NM, 87031 - from 11 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The first fifty (50) volunteers will receive free gloves and burritos (red and green chile...
Bipartisan Candidate Forum
Presented by Valencia County News-Bulletin Mark your calendars! The 2026 Candidates Forum is happening Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Los Lunas Transportation Center. Come hear from candidates running for Valencia County Commissioner...



