Veterans and Military Caucus Members took part in the Sunday night candlelight vigil at the VA Medical Center organized by the American Federation of Government Employees National VA Council to honor the life of Alex Pretti, the VA ICU Nurse killed by Customs and Border Patrol Agents during a Minneapolis protest. Following his shooting on January 24th, a video was released by the son of a man Pretti had cared for at the VA hospital of Pretti speaking at his father’s deathbed, saying, “Today we remember that freedom is not free, Today, we remember that freedom is not free. We have to work at it, nurture it, protect it and even sacrifice for it. May we never forget and always remember our brothers and sisters who have served, so that we may enjoy the gift of freedom. So, in this moment, we remember and give thanks for their dedication and selfless service to our nation in the cause of freedom. In this solemn hour, we render our honor and our gratitude.” (Vigil photos by Mark Finley)
Caucus Members Attend DPNM State Platform and Resolutions Committee Meeting
The Democratic Party of New Mexico, State Platform and Resolutions committee held a January 31 Community Conversation and Town Hall in the Albuquerque South Valley at Westside Community Center. Center. Caucus members Bob Carroll and Diane Gutterud (left image) and Don Gallegos (right image) attended as did others.
