New Mexico
No Kings protest comes to New Mexico
Our state’s protests were part of a nationwide movement with more than 2,600 rallies held across the country.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — From the metro to Taos and Truth or Consequences, people came together for Saturday’s No Kings Rally.
Many New Mexicans made signs and protested, upset with the direction that they say the country is heading.
The protests were part of a nationwide movement, with more than 2,600 rallies held across the country. The No Kings rallies took place in the backdrop of a seemingly never-ending government shutdown, as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are at a standstill.
Protesters KOB 4 spoke with Saturday say that they hope for better days.
“Our avenues are narrow. We can do this peacefully, and we can vote,” said a protester.
“Obviously, Congress isn’t going to help us out. So we have to do this grassroots stuff. We have to come out and show the king that wants to be that we don’t want a king,” said another protester.
Some of our elected leaders were also there, including Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury. Crowds came together for a peaceful rally.
“Just the fact that this many people are going back to the fundamentals and standing for them. If we don’t have a king or a third-term president, democracy can return,” said a protester.