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Occupation Recap

Oct. 1 — Occupy Albuquerque protesters marched along Central Avenue in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York. Some protesters set up camp on UNM’s main campus on the corner of Central and University Boulevard.

Oct. 6UNM official released a statement to the media asking protesters to obtain a permit in order to remain on UNM grounds.

Oct. 7 — Protesters moved their camp from Central Avenue and University Boulevard to Yale Park at administration’s request.
Oct. 8 — Protesters entered businesses along Central. One, Hani Barghout, was arrested on charges of battery, disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing.

Oct. 9 Midnight — Police forced protesters to leave their camp at Yale Park. Some protesters slept at the Peace and Justice Center while others stayed just outside Yale Park, keeping watch over belongings left at the campsite.

Oct. 10 6 p.m. — Protesters held a general assembly meeting where they said they would move off campus at 10 p.m per University request.

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