READY, SET, RUN! NOCO NOW Kicks Off 2026 with Purpose

Despite the challenges posed by the current administration, NOCO NOW members and officers rose to meet the moment. Our chapter was proud to:

• Helped organize The People's March (Jan 18)
• NOCONOW_LogoSpeak at the International Women's Day March (Mar 8)
• Participate in the HANDS OFF! Rally (Apr 5)
• Speak at the Lauren Boebert Empty Chair Town Hall (Apr 26)
• Volunteer at Period Palooza (May 5)
• Table and march at No Kings Day (Jun 14)
• March again in No Kings II (Oct 18)
  
  

From hundreds in January to nearly 15,000 strong in October, our movement is growing. Thank you to everyone who marched, resisted, and spoke truth to power.

We hosted ten powerful meetings featuring speakers who informed, inspired, and mobilized:

• Jan: Kathia Garcia (PPRM) + celebration of Amendment 79 enshrining abortion rights in Colorado
• Feb: Dale Mary Grenfell on evolving feminism and healing patriarchy's wounds
• Mar: VP Jean Wyrick's Women's Suffrage presentation in Berthoud
• Apr: Sally Boccella (Sen. Hickenlooper's office) on federal updates
• May: Commissioner Kristin Stephens on local governance and federal impacts
• Jun: Rep. Yara Zokaie on legislative challenges and victories
• Aug: Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally + Women's Equality Day celebration
• Sep: PSD School Board Candidate Coronda Ziegler (now elected!)
• Oct: Christina Taylor (ECCLC) advocating for Prop 1B (passed!)
• Nov: Amy Pezzani (Larimer Food Bank) + donation drive

Our postcard team sent:

• 150 postcards for Susan Crawford (WI Supreme Court)
• 800 postcards to Virginia households supporting Democratic candidates

We're now gearing up for special elections and the 2026 midterms. Join us!

We remain committed to reversing harmful policies and electing leaders who champion:

• Reproductive Rights and Justice
• Economic Justice
• Ending Violence Against Women
• Racial Justice
• LGBTQIA+ Rights
• Constitutional Equality
  
  

The 2026 midterms are pivotal. Let's lead with compassion, community, and courage.

📅 Tuesday, January 20
📍 Fort Collins Senior Center
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM

We'll welcome Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains to discuss upcoming legislation. We'll also hold a Candlelight Vigil to commemorate the loss of Roe v. Wade and recommit to reproductive justice.

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." — Desmond Tutu

Let's rise together. Let's run toward change.

PERSIST, RESIST, AND PERSEVERE!

In solidarity,

Northern Colorado Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOCO NOW)