George Floyd protests in New Mexico

This is a list of George Floyd protests in New Mexico, United States.

Locations

Albuquerque

Hundreds of people protested May 28, and tear gas was deployed, but no one was injured.[1] Part of the city was shut down. Several shots were fired from a vehicle in the area of Wisconsin and Central, while a female sergeant was approached by several people and had her vehicle damaged. Four people were taken into custody. Several rioters were seen on camera approaching vehicles and were attempting to damage the vehicles and drag civilians out of their cars. One vehicle in particular was driving around firing shots. It is unclear how many shots were fired by that specific vehicle, though shot spotter technology determined that there were about 33 total registered reports of shots fired in the area. Police were able to initiate a traffic stop and take four individuals into custody, including one who initially fled on foot. While officers were trying to process the scene, a group of people started to cause problems for the officers. One person allegedly used a baseball bat to hit several police vehicles, breaking the windows.[2]

Carlsbad

About 80 protesters demonstrated peacefully at the Eddy County Courthouse in the early evening of May 30.[3]

Clovis

On June 5, around 200 protesters stood at the Clovis-Carver Public Library parking lot to protest the death of George Floyd.[4]

Farmington

On June 1, more than 400 people shouted "I Can't Breathe" at a protest organized by the San Juan College Young Democratic Socialists of America in front of the Animas Valley Mall.[5]

Gallup

On June 3, some 150 protesters marched from the north side of town to downtown Gallup.[6]

Las Cruces

On May 30, about 40 people protested peacefully at the intersection of Main Street and Picacho Avenue in the afternoon.[7] June 1: Hundreds of protesters, including a number of NMSU basketball players, held signs that said "I Can't Breathe" and "Get Off My Neck" in Las Cruces.[8]

Los Alamos

This town of 19,000 people recorded three protests: “about 200 people” on May 31,[9] “more than 300” on June 4[10] and “more than 200” on June 6.[11]

Rio Rancho

On June 6, about 100 people held a protest outside Rio Rancho City Hall to support Black Lives Matter.[12]

Roswell

On June 1, a protest was held outside the Chaves County Courthouse in support of Black Lives Matter.[13]

Santa Fe

On May 29, about 250 protesters marched to the New Mexico State Capitol to rally against police brutality. Traffic was briefly blocked as the protesters passed through the Santa Fe Plaza.[14]

References
  1. Laflin, Nancy (May 30, 2020). "Tear gas deployed to break up late night protests in response to George Floyd's death". KOAT.
  2. "APD gives update on Albuquerque protests over death of Minneapolis man George Floyd". May 29, 2020.
  3. Hedden, Adrian. "Carlsbad sees 'peaceful' protest in wake of George Floyd death in Minneapolis". Carlsbad Current Argus. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  4. Stein, Peter (June 7, 2020). "Protesters: 'Too much racism'". Clovis News Journal. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  5. Weber, Liz (June 3, 2020). "Hundreds in Farmington and Durango protest for end to police violence". Durango Herald. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  6. "Gallup sees protest over murder of George Floyd". Navajo Times. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  7. "Dozens gather along Las Cruces' Main Street for peaceful protest of George Floyd death". May 30, 2020.
  8. "NMSU players, coach among hundreds who peacefully protest George Floyd's death in Las Cruces". KVIA. 2020-06-02. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  9. O’Neill, Maire (May 31, 2020). "Large Crowd Turns Out For Peaceful Protest Sunday In Los Alamos". Los Alamos Reporter.
  10. Clark, Carol A. "More Than 300 Peaceful Protesters Attend Rally At Pond". Los Alamos Daily Post.
  11. Clark, Carol A. "Scenes From Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protest Today". Los Alamos Daily Post.
  12. Byres, Amy (June 12, 2020). "Peaceful protesters call for unity, education to end racism". Rio Rancho Observer. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  13. Ross, Alex (June 1, 2020). "Demonstration held in downtown Roswell". Roswell Daily Record. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  14. Abundis, Megan (May 29, 2020). "Hundreds in Santa Fe engage in peaceful protest of George Floyd's death". KOB 4. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
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