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'Neo-Nazi vandalism' found at Eldorado High School Friday morning. APS investigating
Eldorado High School in Northeast Albuquerque, as seen on Friday.
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Vandalism in the form of a spray-painted swastika and thrown eggs was found on the side of a building at Eldorado High School on Friday.
“At APS, we value diversity and go out of our way to emphasize the importance of treating each other with respect,” said Martin Salazar, a spokesperson for the Albuquerque Public Schools. “We’re appalled by the cowardly acts of vandalism and hate speech perpetrated on Eldorado’s campus.”
In a letter sent to Eldorado families, school Principal Juan Dominguez Torres called on students and community members to contact him directly with information related to the incident.
“Rest assured that we are working with APS police to identify the culprits of this incident,” Dominguez Torres wrote. “We will not let the intolerable actions of a small group define the inclusivity of our school community.”
The Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned the graffiti in a statement Friday.
“We unequivocally condemn this hateful act of neo-Nazi vandalism targeting Eldorado High School. Symbols of racist hate and white supremacy have no place in our communities,” said Ismail Allison, a spokesperson for the organization. “We stand in solidarity with the students, families, and educators affected by this disturbing incident, and we urge law enforcement to investigate it as a possible hate crime. It is imperative that we confront and reject rising extremism wherever it appears.”
Also condemning the incident was Courtney Jackson, vice president of the Board of Education, whose district includes Eldorado and La Cueva high schools.
“Symbols matter. What we put out into the world carries real weight and impact,” Jackson told the Journal. “That’s why it’s important we choose to represent our schools with pride, respect, and integrity.”
