Donald Trump will be sworn into his second term as 47th President of the United States on Monday.
This brings a mix of emotions for people both nationally and locally in New Mexico. The Washington Post reports more than 200,000 people are expected to visit the National Mall in D.C., including Trump supports and protestors. There will be a number of protests, as well as celebrations, across New Mexico too.
The People’s March in Santa Fe takes place Saturday morning at the Plaza and will focus on issues like bodily autonomy and freedom of speech. On Sunday morning in Albuquerque, the Women’s March in New Mexico will take place at Civic Plaza.
Inauguration Day events will include a protest with numerous groups, including the Party for Socialism and Liberation, at Robinson Park in Albuquerque.
Celebrations will also be in order. The Republican Party of New Mexico will hold two events to ring in Trump’s second term at Paradise Hills Golf Course in Albuquerque and the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts in Alamogordo.
Chairwoman Amy Barela of the Republican Party of New Mexico told KUNM in a statement “There is much to be hopeful about, and we are looking forward to the positive effects of the next Trump administration benefiting all New Mexicans of all political affiliations in our great state”.
Thursday, January 16
Albuquerque
- Party for Socialism and Liberation: Art Build for props to be used during protest Monday, Albuquerque Liberation Center (225 San Pedro NE), 6 p.m.
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Saturday, January 18
Santa Fe
- The People’s March, Santa Fe Plaza, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Sunday, January 19
Albuquerque
- New Mexico Women’s March: The People’s March, Civic Plaza, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Monday, January 20
Albuquerque
- Party for Socialism and Liberation, Protest, Robinson Park (810 Copper Ave NW), 2 p.m.
- Republican Party of New Mexico, Inauguration Celebration - Paradise Hills Golf Course, 10035 Country Club Ln NW, 6 - 10 p.m.
Alamogordo
- Republican Party of Otero County & the Otero County Federated Republican Women: Otero County Presidential Inauguration Party, Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 N New York Ave., Alamogordo 6 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 25
Republican Party of Sierra County Inauguration Celebration, Sierra del Rio Golf Club, Elephant Butte, 6 p.m.
If you know of other events surrounding the inauguration that were not included here, please email news@kunm.org
