Dem Donkeys Kick Up Heels at NM State Fair Parade

DPBC Chair Ana Canales waves from new State Dem Party float

Ana Canales and the State Dem float

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Don Wiviott passes out literature

Float pulled by Terry Riley and his peace van

Kickin' Donkeys

Don Wiviott for U.S Senate banner

Mike Davis and truck with Dem prez candidate signs

Mike Davis' decorated truck

Jon Adams, Dem primary candidate for Congress NM-01

Click on photos for larger versions. For more photos of a variety of marchers in today's NM State Fair Parade, check out our Flickr album.

The 2007 State Fair Parade traveled up Central to from Louisiana to Eubank on Saturday morning. The Parade Marshall was Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, though M.E. didn't get a picture of her or the Democratic Women's float. Fast-moving parades are like that. There were more than 220 units participating.

The Democratic Party float shown in the photos is new this year and was designed and built by volunteers including Barbara Grothus, Terry Riley, Joe Boersig, Paul and Laura Stokes and Bill and Anne Kass. Members of Democracy for New Mexico donated money to help pay for the float at our last Meetup, adding to funds provided by the Party. We think those lively donkeys "kick ass."

The runs until September 23rd at Expo NM in Albuquerque. The Democratic Party will also have a booth at the Fair where you can register to vote or get information about the Party and Dem candidates. The Party needs more people to step up and help staff the booth. If you'd like to volunteer for a shift (and get free entry), please contact the DPNM office at 830-3650.

All photos by M.E. Broderick. Links:

• Democratic Party of New Mexico
• Democratic Party of Bernalillo County
• Democratic Women of New Mexico
• Office of Lt. Governor Diane Denish
• Jon Adams for Congress NM-01