Libertarian Party of Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Historical Notes
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2006 -- Candidacies included
Mike Blessing for Bernalillo County Sheriff - see here for more.
John Pfersich for Commissioner of Public Lands
Siebert Ickler for U.S. Senate
Stan Raczynski for State Treasurer
- this position has no incumbent seeking re-election, due to the recent
scandals in the Treasurer's Office involving extortion and kickbacks.
None of the above candidates' names were placed on the general election
ballot, the fact of which is the subject of ongoing litigation
June 2003 -- BCLP hosts LPNM State Convention at La Posada de Albuquerque, Bruce Bush as convention coordinator.
Guest speakers: Michael Badnarik, 2004 Presidential candidate
Gary Nolan, 2004 Presidential candidate
Harry Messenheimer of the Rio Grande Foundation
Victor Milan, novelist and columnist
L. Neil Smith, novelist and columnist - Empire of Lies
Bob Anderson, Stop The War Machine
May 2001 -- BCLP convention at the UNM Law School
Mike Blessing confirmed as chair, Two resolutions passed.
1998 -- Dean Chambers moves to Taos, NM, resigning the BCLP Chair slot. Mike Blessing assumes the chairmanship.
Mike
Blessing and Bill Koehler begin weekly TV shows at Albuquerque Comcast
Channel 27.
December 1997 -- BCLP first organized at the UNM Law School.
Election of officers occurs. Results:
Chair -- Dean Chambers
Vice-Chair -- Mike Blessing
Secretary -- Nick Truske