American flags — some inverted — waved beside Palestinian and Mexican flags as thousands protested the Trump administration Saturday at a park on Albuquerque’s West Side.
The “No Kings Day” rally at Mariposa Basin Park joined others across New Mexico, including in Las Cruces and Santa Fe, as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to the actions of the current president, particularly recent immigration raids and deportations.
Photos: New Mexico takes part in 'No Kings' rallies
Sean Wells, 52, of Albuquerque, dressed as “Lady Liberty,” participates in the “No Kings Day” rally at Mariposa Basin Park on Saturday. Wells, the daughter of an immigrant, said she was spurred to her first protest by Trump’s recent attacks on judges.
Sarah Taylor, 50, of Rio Rancho, reacts during the “No Kings Day” rally at Mariposa Basin Park on Saturday.
Lisa Timberman, left, and her mother, Jamie Timberman, right, react as they listen to U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., speak during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park on Saturday.
Arleen Sanchez, of Albuquerque, blows a whistle while U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., speaks during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park.
Army veteran Curt Woolf marches in the “No Kings Day” rally in Northwest Albuquerque on Saturday. Woolf, a Republican-turned-independent, was one of thousands gathered at the park to protest the Trump administration.
Violet Salazar, left, and Alice Beardmore, both from Santa Fe, carry a sign through the Santa Fe Plaza during the "No King" rally and march in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Somewhere close to 7, 000 people took part in the rally against President Donald Trump and his policies since takoing office.
Several thousand people march from the State Capitol, along Old Santa Fe Trail, to the Santa Fe Plaza, during the "No King" rally and march in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Dennis Carruth, of Santa Fe, and several thousand people protest along Paseo de Peralta during the "No King" rally and march in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Rebecca Mar, from Los Alamos, and several thousand people protest along Paseo de Peralta and around the State Capitol, during the "No King" rally and march in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Cleveland Gardner, right, from Santa Fe, along with several thousand people take part in the "No King" rally outside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Skye Rivers, left, from Eldorado, along with several thousand people take part in the "No King" rally outside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Susan Donovan, center, from Santa Fe, along with several thousand people take part in the "No King" rally outside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Emma Sanders, center, and several thousand people rally on the Santa Fe Plaza during the "No King" rally and march in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Indalecio Topete, a former combat veteran from the Army Airborne, sands along Old Santa Fe Trail waving a flag that combines U.S.A. and Mexico flags' design elements, during the "No King" rally and march in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Lilia Holladay, 20, from Santa Fe, and several thousand people rally on the Santa Fe Plaza during the "No King" rally and march in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Avis Kerns, 23, of Albuquerque, attends the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
Yanelli, who did not give a last name, parades around depicting President Donald Trump as the Hamburglar during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park on Saturday.
Santa Fe City Councilor Alma Castro speaks to several thousand people during the "No King" rally and march in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Several thousand people took part in the "No King" rally and march in Santa Fe, Saturday, June 14, 2025. The rally was against President Donald Trump and his policies since taking office.
Thousands parade during the “No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
Jackie Lang, of Rio Rancho, attends the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
A woman holds flowers during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
John Vigil, of Albuquerque, portrays Emiliano Zapata, who was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920, during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
Yanelli, who did not give a last name, parades around depicting President Donald Trump as the Hamburglar during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
Thousands participate during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
Thousands participate during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
Thousands participate during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
Thousands participate during the "No Kings Day" rally at Mariposa Basin Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered at the park and joined others across New Mexico as part of a nationwide day of protest in response to President Donald Trump's actions.
