Dueling Albuquerque Protests Call for Change in Iran

One group demands regime change, while another opposes U.S. involvement in the conflict

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Two separate demonstrations were held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday regarding the ongoing war in Iran. One rally at the University of New Mexico campus called for regime change in Iran, while another protest at Robinson Park organized by local socialist groups demanded an end to U.S. involvement and military spending on the conflict.

Why it matters

The protests reflect the deep divisions within the U.S. over how to approach the complex situation in Iran, with some advocating for regime change and others opposing any further American military intervention. The competing demonstrations highlight the political tensions surrounding the war and its impact on both global affairs and domestic issues like homelessness and social services funding.

The details

At the UNM campus, organizers and attendees expressed hope that the death of Iran's Ayatollah could lead to a regime change that would bring a "better future for the whole world and all the Mediterranean and Middle East countries." Meanwhile, the protest at Robinson Park, organized by the Albuquerque Party for Socialism and Liberation, condemned the use of U.S. tax dollars to "slaughter other working class people" rather than address domestic issues like homelessness.

  • The demonstrations took place on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The players

University of New Mexico

The location of one of the demonstrations calling for regime change in Iran.

Albuquerque Party for Socialism and Liberation

The local group that organized the protest against U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict.

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The takeaway

The competing protests in Albuquerque reflect the deep political divides within the U.S. over how to approach the complex situation in Iran, with some calling for regime change and others opposing further American military involvement. The demonstrations highlight the broader tensions surrounding the war's impact on global affairs as well as domestic issues like social services and homelessness.