On Thursday, May 1, thousands of people of all ages gathered to rally and march from Tiguex Park in Old Town Albuquerque. People filled the streets carrying signs, flags and banners. The march was held in opposition to the Trump Administration and its policies.
Protesters voiced concerns on issues such as immigration, public education, workers’ rights, immigration rights, due process, LGBTQ+ rights, science and research.
A section of the crowd carried a large banner that read, “Burque over billionaires,” with an illustration of a fist clenching a hammer. They chanted “Union power.”
Organizations represented in the march include United Academics of the University of New Mexico, United Graduate Workers of UNM, Albuquerque Teachers Federation, EL CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Organized Power in Numbers, New Mexico Dream Team and The Semilla Project.
The family-friendly May Day event also included art and live music.
Leila Chapa is the social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo.com or on X @lchapa06
Leila Chapa is the social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo.com or on X @lchapa06
