Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Return to New Mexico

Demonstrators rally against Trump administration policies and actions

Mar. 26, 2026 at 8:16am

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New Mexicans will take to the streets again on Saturday for the third round of "No Kings" protests, with demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his policies growing larger since the first protests were held in June 2025. Organizers say the protests have expanded to 30 locations across the state, with turnout doubling in the October event compared to June.

Why it matters

The "No Kings" protests serve as a tool for fighting authoritarianism and protecting democracy, according to longtime Santa Fe political activist Heidi Li Feldman. The demonstrations aim to send a message about the federal government and allow citizens to actively exercise their civil rights.

The details

Since last year's "No Kings" demonstration, organizers say Trump has successfully pushed Republican lawmakers to pass laws that have put health care out of reach for millions, reversed environmental protections, and eliminated the Department of Education. The war with Iran is costing billions each day as food and gas prices rise for Americans. In addition, two Minneapolis residents were shot and killed while protesting tactics used by ICE agents against the undocumented.

  • The third "No Kings" protest is scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2026.
  • The first "No Kings" protests were held in June 2025.
  • The October 2025 "No Kings" event saw a doubling of attendance compared to the June event.

The players

Heidi Li Feldman

A longtime Santa Fe political activist and professor of law emeritus at Georgetown University Law Center.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States, whose policies and actions have been the target of the "No Kings" protests.

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What they’re saying

“Every time we do an event, more and more people turn out, which means more and more people are paying attention. The first step in fighting an oppressive government is for people to pay attention to what's going on.”

— Heidi Li Feldman, Longtime Santa Fe political activist

“Those of us who will be marching in the streets will not only be sending a message about our federal government, but we will literally be living our civil rights. And I think we really need to do that now.”

— Heidi Li Feldman, Longtime Santa Fe political activist

What’s next

The Santa Fe "No Kings" demonstration at the Roundhouse begins at 11 a.m. before a march into downtown starts at 1 p.m.

The takeaway

The growing size and expansion of the "No Kings" protests across New Mexico and the nation demonstrate the public's increasing concern and engagement with the policies and actions of the Trump administration, highlighting the importance of citizen participation in defending democracy.