DPOC Float in Alamogordo, New Mexico July 4th Parade

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Members of the Democratic Party of Otero County (DPOC) got together and decorated a float for the July 4th Parade in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The parade theme was "What Makes America Great" and our answer was "Freedom of Speech". We had a lot of FUN decorating our float and visiting with one another.

The DPOC float pulled by Jeff Swanson's truck

Carla Kerr posing with the float

L to R: Carla, Stephanie Dubois, Republican Party Chair

L to R: Republican Party Chair, DPOC Chair Nadia Sikes and Carla

Donna Swanson, relaxing in the shade waiting for the parade to form up

Miss Otero County Teen and Miss Alamogordo Teen

Indivisible Chair Carrie Ludington with her son

The sign says it all!

We are aboard and ready to parade through town

Families enjoying the parade

Parade watchers including these two little girls in their darling patriotic dresses

Bob Flotte broadcasting the parade

Showtime Studio, "Home of the Hip Hop Champions"

We had a grand time and managed to stay cool under our constructed awning as it was another hot one in Alamogordo. Hope your 4th of July was a great one!

Thanks to Douglas A. Kerr, Photography for the lovely photos.

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CD2 Democratic Convention in Las Cruces, New Mexico

June 25, 2016

The Congressional District 2 Democratic Convention in Las Cruces, New Mexico was quite an experience. Many people were in attendance and campaigning to be delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania taking place the last week of July, 2016.

Merrie Lee Soules, running for Congress from Congressional District 2 was there with her big RV passing out t shirts, buttons and water. Maggie Toulouse Oliver, running for Secretary of State, was unable to come, but her staff was in attendance with really cute signs, taking pictures of everyone who would hold up a sign.

Donna Swanson, her husband, Jeff, Carla Kerr and husband, Doug were there from Alamogordo, New Mexico along with CD2 officer Stephanie DuBois also from Alamogordo. It was also good to see the sisters from Mescalero, New Mexico, Donalyn Torres and Myrna Torres there.

Merrie Lee Soules

Merrie Lee Soules' RV parked in background while her staff hands out freebies to attendees

Donalyn Torres from Mescalero

Donna and Jeff Swanson

Jeff Swanson with Carla Kerr

Bernie delegate Donna and Hillary delegate Carla

L to R: Delegate Priscilla Chavez, Jeff, Delegate Carla Kerr and CD2 officer Stephanie DuBois

Priscilla and Carla

Stephen Jones, CD2 officer

#ImWithMaggie Carla Kerr is definitely with Maggie

Delegate Steve Duffy

Carla soliciting votes from attendees

DNC Committeewoman Joni Guttierrez is definitely a fireball, with Stephanie looking on

Merrie Lee Soules speaking to the attendees

The convention was a lot of fun and Carla met some wonderful people interested in making our government work for all of the people, not for just a few. Now, it is onward and upward to Albuquerque. Carla filed as a candidate for Delegate-At-Large to the Democratic National Convention in high hopes of being elected at the Democratic State Convention in Albuquerque on Saturday, June 25, 2016.

Thanks to Douglas A. Kerr, Photography for the great pictures.

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Mayor Richard Boss Declares April 8, 2016 Stephen DuBois Day in Alamogordo, New Mexico

April 8, 2016

Many citizens gathered to honor Stephen "Doc" DuBois on his 95th birthday, April 8, 2016 at the Alamogordo City Hall where Mayor Richard Boss read a proclamation officially declaring this day to be Alamogordo Stephen DuBois Day.

"Doc" as he is affectionately known by all is a Pearl Harbor survivor as well as a veteran of several conflicts in the military. He lives with his daughter, Stephanie DuBois, in Tularosa, New Mexico where they maintain a dog grooming business, are on the Board of Directors of the Red Brick School House project, and are dedicated Democrats, attending many if not most of the Democratic Party of Otero County meetings in Alamogordo. He has been a member of the State Central Committee for the State of New Mexico's Democratic Party for years. Doc has also volunteered his time, talents and expertise to the Health Clinic in Tularosa, the Planning and Zoning Committee for both Otero County and Tularosa and was instrumental in bringing the VA Clinic to the community. He is a lifetime member of the VFW and the Marine Corps League.

Military Color Guard

Honoree Stephen "Doc" DuBois

Gloria and Tony Marie

Doc DuBois being greeted by one of his many friends with Nadia Sikes standing by

Mayor Boss reading the official proclamation

Mayor Boss presenting the proclamation to Doc DuBois

Warren G. Booker, Commander VFW Post 7686, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Doc showing his proclamation

Carla Kerr congratulating Doc on his honor

A representative from Holloman AFB congratulates Doc

Doc, surrounded by members of the Marine Corps League

Tara Melton, Reporter and Photographer for The Alamogordo Daily News

L to R: Commander Booker,  Stephen "Doc" DuBois and his daughter, Stephanie DuBois

Doc with Nadia and Stephanie

Carla Kerr, Doc DuBois and Stephanie DuBois

Doc DuBois, Stephanie and another well-wisher from the Marine Corps League

Stephen DuBois Day was a grand affair and he seemed to thoroughly enjoy the whole event. Mayor Boss said he thought the entire country should honor him and we certainly concur.

Thanks to Douglas A. Kerr, Photography for the fine pictures.

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Stephanie Dubois Kicks Off Campaign for Otero County Clerk

Sunday, February 28, 2016

The Democratic Party of Otero County (DPOC) was the site of a campaign Kick-off event held and hosted by Stephanie Dubois for the office of Otero County Clerk in Alamogordo, New Mexico on Sunday, February 28, 2016.

Stephanie talked about her goals and the fact that people should always have a choice in any election between Democrats and Republicans. Stephanie is a fearless campaigner, having run for numerous elective offices and is currently serving as a representative on the State Central Committee (SCC) of CD2 of Southern New Mexico.

Among those present was Stephen Jones, photographer and also a representative of SCC of CD2, Nadia Sikes, Chair of  DPOC and Denise Lang running for State Representative of Otero County.

DPOC billboard outside entrance

Stephanie provided a six foot long sandwich and beverages for attendees

The blinged out DPOC Donkey

L to R: Henrietta Stockel, Denise Lang and Karen Hutchison

L to R: Stephen Jones, Chris Jones, Doc DuBois, Jenny and Stephanie Dubois

L to R: Ken, Carla Kerr, Patsy Duran, Nadia Sikes and Henrietta Stockel

Stephen sending his photos to Facebook

Nadia, introducing Stephanie and u/k woman

Stephanie DuBois speaking to her supporters

Stephanie's campaign treasurer, Nancy Carr

Henrietta Stockel, very proud of her new prosthesis, looking good!

Good luck in your campaign, Stephanie. We are supporting you and hope you do well.

Thanks to Douglas A. Kerr, Photographer for the photos.

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