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Hundreds participate in the People's March in Downtown ABQ

People march down Roma Avenue in Downtown Albuquerque during the People’s March on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Several people hold a banner during the People’s March at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque on Sunday.

Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M. walks during the People’s March at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque on Sunday.

Tom Holland holds a sign saying "Trump Hates You" during the People’s March at Civic Plaza on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Outgoing U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks at the People’s March at Civic Plaza on Sunday, Jan. 19.

WEB ONLY 20250119-news-jb-thepeoplesmarch-07.jpg — A community member dressed as Uncle Sam beaten up by billionaires at the People’s March at Civic Plaza on Sunday, Jan. 19.

People march down Fourth Street during the People’s March on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks at the People’s March at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque on Jan. 19. Haaland will officially launch her campaign to be New Mexico’s next governor on Tuesday, roughly 21 months before the 2026 general election.

Gregory Hasman Gregory Hasman Gregory Hasman Journal Staff Writer

Published January 19, 2025 - 6:45 p.m. Modified January 19, 2025 - 8:14 p.m.

Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque was chock-full of people concerned about various issues, including President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

Some people held signs that said “Trump Hates You” and “Equal Rights for All” while others wore outfits that read “(Expletive) Trump.”

Among those to attend Sunday’s People’s March were outgoing U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M.

Goals of the march were to “unite the people who’ve been the backbone of resistance for generations,” “remind civil servants they answer to us” and “to inspire, energize, and drive change long after the day is done,” according to the People’s March website.

The march was one of several nationwide protests, rallies and vigils focused on abortion, rights, immigration rights and the Israel-Hamas war planned in advance of inauguration Monday, according to the Associated Press.