Albuquerque is our Community

Community Engagement

Duke City Roller Derby participates in community service efforts and has participated in these activities since its inception. These activities not only build partnerships, but also support local charity and non-profit organizations by offering them wider exposure with our fan base and financial support.

2016 events include:

Volunteering with People Helping People
Participating in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb with the New Mexico Red Cross
Assisting with the Ronald McDonald House annual Girls’ Night Out
Supporting the Rat 66 Public Art Unveiling
Public appearance at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Member's Night
Promote Albuquerque Comic Con in the Twinkle Light Parade
Muertos y Marigolds Parade
Albuquerque Pride Parade
Santa Fe Pride Parade

DCRD has also worked with the following organizations:

Media Coverage

Video

2016 - Classic Crush Saturday, June 18th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1dHWo8PpmI
2016 - Classic Crush Sunday, June 19th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GitxcOdbvSs
2013 Denver Roller Dolls' Bruising Altitude vs. Duke City Roller Derby's Munecas Muertas (bout starts at 2:22) -http://youtu.be/I5WEyVwYAN8
2012 New Mexico Style interview on KASA - http://www.kasa.com/dpp/nm_style/features/roller-derby
2011 Season Promo on KRQE - http://youtu.be/PH4YoO_1mKE
2011 New Mexico Style interview on KASA - http://www.kasa.com/dpp/nm_style/features/duke-city-roller-derby
2009 From back in the days of skating at the bar - http://youtu.be/J4Ba-ZXl_vk
2008 KRQE coverage - http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/36575045

Articles and Interviews

2016 "Classic Crush Recap" - http://flagpole.com/blogs/culture-briefs/posts/classic-city-crush-recap
2016 "Crushing the competition: Classic City Rollergirls to host tournament" - http://www.redandblack.com/culture/crushing-the-competition-classic-city-rollergirls-to-host-tournament/article_f4bb5cf6-3403-11e6-bf1d-ef1f018fa0e7.html
2015 "Roller Derby Heats Up" - http://www.abqjournal.com/605023/roller-derby-heats-up.html
2013 "A Divine Journey Into Derby" - http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/article-7661-a-divine-journey-int.html
2013 "D2DM 7th place: Duke City Handles Omaha, 212-189" - http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/2013/08/d2dm_7th_place_duke_city_handles_omaha_212_189
2013 "ABQ Derby Team Heads to Iowa" - http://www.dailylobo.com/m/article/2013/08/abq-derby-team-heads-to-iowa
2013 "Roller derby: Not for the faint of heart" - http://www.local-iq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2984&Itemid=117
2013 "Roller Derby Fundraiser" Santa Fe Disco Brawlers - http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/event-72675-roller-derby-fundraiser.html
2012Interview with Mary Charlotte on Radio Cafe KSFR - http://www.santaferadiocafe.org/podcasts/?p=2212
2012 "Roller Disco Inferno" - http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/article-6932-roller-disco-inferno.html
2011 "Roller derby - half price tickets - double the fun" - http://www.examiner.com/article/roller-derby-half-price-tickets-double-the-fun
2011 "If you can't play nice, play roller derby!" - http://abcreads.blogspot.com/2011/06/if-you-cant-play-nice-play-roller-derby.html
2011 "Round and round and round" - http://alibi.com/news/37226/Round-and-Round-and-Round.html
2011 "In Denver with the Taos Whiplashes" - http://www.taosnews.com/news/blogs/article_da1ea8aa-10a2-11e1-ac47-001cc4c002e0.html
2010 "By the Skaters, for the Skaters" - http://alibi.com/news/32124/By-the-Skaters-for-the-Skaters.html
2010 "Whiplashes roll in from Taos" - http://alibi.com/news/32129/Whiplashes-Roll-in-From-Taos.html
2009 "Duke City Derby Debuts at Star Center" - http://www.rrobserver.com/sports/article_72e5f61b-53da-5fd8-a40b-54c14307050c.html
2009 "Down but not Out" - http://alibi.com/news/28262/Down-but-Not-Out.html
2006 "Sports and spectacle" - http://alibi.com/news/14821/Sport-and-Spectacle.html
2005 "Hell on wheels" - http://alibi.com/news/13064/Hell-on-Wheels.html

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