Weekly Update & Action Items
There is much going on that we need to pay attention to and much that we need to do. Here’s what’s coming up this week:
No Kings Protest
The No Kings Protest will take place here in Albuquerque, around New Mexico, and throughout our country this Saturday. Times vary per location.
Register: NO KINGS Albuquerque(Registration is not required but helps with crowd control).
Submit your events and graphics to info@westsidedems.org by 8 pm Sunday each week.
Next meeting is Saturday, April 4
Meet the WSD Brunch Bunch. Next Gathering is March 30
IMMEDIATE ACTION TODAY: Demand a NO Vote from Sen Heinrich on nomination of Markwayne Mullins as DHS Secretary.
Sign up if you can speak against Blackstone’s buyout at upcoming PRC open meetings (Courtesy of Indivisible ABQ).
Download No Ice sign (courtesy of Indivisible Albuquerque)
Coming Events
2 Days Away!
Montgomery Park (NE Heights)
11 am to 3 pm March 28, 2026
Noon to 1 pm – Speakers
1 pm to 3 pm, March
Details here: No Kings III
Special Guest!
Are You Ready for March 28?
Special Guest to be announced any day now!
Rep. Melanie Stansbury already confirmed to speak.
27 NM Communities to Host Protests
(click each location for details)
Near Albuquerque:
- Santa Fe 11 am – 2 pm, State Capitol, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Rally at Roundhouse. March 11:30. Music 11-2.
- Tijeras 10 am – 11:30 am, East Mountain Public Library 487 NM -333, Tijeras, NM 87509.
Other Locations:
- NEW! Chama, CHAMA NO KINGS RALLY · No Kings, The Y Intersection & Chama Senior Center, 11 am – 2 pm, Chama, NM
- NEW! Las Vegas, NO KINGS Las Vegas, New Mexico · No Kings, 7th Street & Mills Avenue, 12 – 2 pm, Las Vegas, NM
- NEW! NO KINGS in Valencia County! · No Kings, Los Lunas, 9-10:45 am, Main Street Memorial Park, Los Lunas, NM
- NEW! Madrid, NO KINGS Madrid, New Mexico · No Kings, Community Parking in front of Refinery 14, 11 am – 3 pm, Madrid, NM
- NEW! Hobbs, No Kings Hobbs · No Kings, 718 W Bender Blvd., 9 am – 12 pm, Hobbs, NM
- NEW! Tucumcari, NO KINGS Tucumcari New Mexico · No Kings, Wells Park, 12 – 3 pm, Tucumcari, NM
- NEW! Raton, Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · No Kings on Mobilize , Raton Visitors Center, 12-2 pm, Raton, NM
- NEW! Socorro, NO KINGS Socorro, NM · No Kings, sidewalk in front of Walmart parking lot, 12-1 pm, Socorro, NM.
- Farmington NO KINGS 3 SAN JUAN COUNTY · No Kings, 2 – 4 pm, Orchard Park Plaza, Farmington, NM
- Embudo NO KINGS Embudo · No Kings, 11 – 1 pm, at Vivac Winery, Embudo, NM.
- Roswell, NO KINGS – Roswell, New Mexico · No Kings, 11 am – 4 pm, between 4th & 5th Streets Courthouse Sidewalk
- Hobbs, No Kings Hobbs · No Kings, 9 am – noon, 718 W Bender Blvd., Hobbs, NM.
- Taos, NO KINGS Taos, NM · No Kings, 11 am – 1 pm, Civic Plaza Drive & Paseo del Pueblo Norte
- Gallup, https://www.
mobilize.us/nokings/event/ 913912, 12 – 2 pm, We the People Park, 900 Joseph M Montoya Blvd., Gallup. - Grants, NO KINGS Grants New Mexico · No Kings, 12 – 2 pm, Grant City Hall Park, 600 E Santa Fe Ave., Grants.
- Carlsbad, NO KINGS Carlsbad New Mexico · No Kings, 10 am – 2 pm, private address; RSVP to learn more.
- Deming, NO KINGS Deming · No Kings, 9 am – 1 pm, Courthouse Park, Deming.
- Espanola, NO KINGS Española · No Kings, 4 – 5:30 pm, 1340 N Riverside Drive, Espanola.
- Capitan 9 am – 1 pm, Opposite US Post Office, 226 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM 88316.
- Las Cruces 10 – noon, Albert Johnson Park, 896 N. Main, Las Cruces, NM.
- Los Alamos 3 – 4:30 pm, Ashley Pond, 2200 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos NM 87544.
- Alamogordo/Otero County 10 am –1 pm, 1004 N. White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo NM 88310.
- Portales Noon – 4, Courthouse, 200 W 2nd St. Portales 88130.
- Silver City Noon – 4 Gough Park, 1201 N Pope St. Silver City, NM 88061.
Best Ways to Get There!
40,000 Protestors Expected!
Watch ABQ Indivisible’s transportation video guide created by WSD Members Patty and Bob King. It covers park maps, the San Mateo bus route, bike paths, and ADA parking/drop-off.
Watch No Kings III Video →Note: Some nearby bus routes will be temporarily detoured starting at 12:30 pm.
Carpool with WSD friends and fellow activists!
Sign up to Carpool Here
Make a statement with us at the Albuquerque No Kings Protest
- Travel with fellow WSD members. It will be crazy hard to meet at the park!
- Wear your WSD T-shirts. If you don’t have one yet, order yours now. (Click here to log in to our WSD account at Vistaprint, then order your WSD SWAG directly from the print shop—
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ABQ NO KINGS Sign-Making Party
Sign-Making Party TODAY March 26, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at DPNM Headquarters, 4013 Silver Ave SE
Supplies will be available, and special VIPs will join to energize volunteers.
Latest News, Protests & Trainings from Indivisible Albuquerque –
This Week’s Actions
Here are some ongoing demonstrations:
Saturdays | RESIST TYRANNY SATURDAY
Albuquerque | Corner of Montgomery & Juan Tabo | 11am – 12pm (ɴᴇᴡ!)
Saturdays | RESIST TYRANNY SATURDAY
Rio Rancho | Corner of U.S. 550 & New Mexico 528 | 10am – 11:30am Info and RSVP here.
Saturdays | FREE MARTIAL ARTS SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
(for LGBTQ+ adults and allies)
Albuquerque | Morningside Park | 2pm – 3pm Info and RSVP here.
Sundays | SOLIDARITY SUNDAY
Tijeras | East Mountain Public Library | 10:30am – 11:30am Info and RSVP here.
Tuesdays | RESIST TYRANNY TUESDAY
Albuquerque | Corner of 4th & Lomas | 12pm – 1pm Info and RSVP here.
Tuesdays | RESIST TYRANNY TUESDAY (NE Heights)
Albuquerque | Corner of Montgomery & Juan Tabo | 11am – 12pm Info and RSVP here.
Thursdays | RESIST | REST | REPEAT
Santa Fe | Roundhouse | 12pm – 1pm Info and RSVP here.
Thursdays | OUR COMMUNITY, OUR VOICES!
Albuquerque | Corner of Paseo & Ventura | 12pm – 1pm Info and RSVP here.
Fridays | NO NUKES VIGIL
Santa Fe | Corner of Sandoval & West Alameda | 12pm – 1pm Info and RSVP here.
IRAN WAR LIVE UPDATES
TAKE ACTION
Tell Congress: No illegal war with Iran.
News from Candidates / Calls to Action
New Sound System Arrives
At last—we have our new sound system.
We’ve been hearing about it for about a year – the limitations of the undersized current system, Executive Committee approval of an initial $1,000 to pay for a new one, the early attempts of small-change fundraising, updated needs analysis and cost, more serious fundraising, and some major donations.
“I’m thrilled we have the new sound system,” said Paul Evans, WSD volunteer A/V coordinator who did the needs analysis for the new system. “It will help WSD to continue our fight for our values on the West Side of town – at venues large and small. For small events, we can use the small speaker we already had. For big events, we can use the new, larger speakers.” He also recommended that WSD buy a cart to haul the system and bags to protect the speakers.
It all adds up to $2392.45 with two large speakers and two beefy microphones that will incorporate some components of our old system. Here’s how we paid for it:
- We budgeted $1,000 from our budget.
- We collected $1,100 from the DPBC and some area legislators, and we have $300 promised from area legislators. We will collect the remainder now that the 2026 Legislative Session has ended.
Audio/Visual Volunteers Needed Now
Paul Evans with the new sound system.
“Now that we have a larger sound system, we need help to run it... We also need someone to help me with the visual side by editing video footage,” Evans explained.
Contact Paul Evans at info@westsidedem.org to apply. Your “pay” is our gratitude and helping elect candidates who reflect our values!
Audio Technician
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot sound equipment.
- Handle and transport heavy equipment.
- Team player supporting WSD’s mission.
Video Technician
- Edit short-form video for social media.
- Collaborate on footage needs and deadlines.
- Support WSD's digital messaging goals.
Paul Evans — Our A/V Mastermind
How did WSD lure an A/V expert with 40 years of experience?
The answer is simple: Recruit an expert who aligns with your values.
“I feel our democracy is at stake. Each of us needs to step up. We hold the keys. If we don’t do it, nobody will.”
5 Things About Paul Evans
- Roots: Raised in St. Paul, MN. He is deeply concerned about civil rights and believes we must protect our community locally.
- NM Journey: Came to NM in 1984. Amassed ~40 years in professional TV news and government videography.
- History Maker: Covered state government under four governors and visits from the Dalai Lama and various Presidents.
- Producer: Produced "Wild New Mexico" and the popular "Dance! Dance! Dance!" teen program.
- At the Meeting: See him behind the camera at WSD meetings and be sure to thank him for all he does!
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