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Albuquerque Police prep for ‘No Kings Day' protest on Saturday, June 14
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is expected to be a National Day of Protest. There are 'No Kings Day' rallies scheduled all across the country including Albuquerque. Albuquerque police are prepping for one on the west side of the city after recent protests in California turned violent. The rally will be held in opposition of President Trump and his immigration policies.
Mariposa Basin Park is where the protests are planned. Albuquerque police said they will be on standby for any outcomes. 'What we typically do is just monitor things. We don't want to have uniformed officers there. We want to be careful and not escalate any kind of behavior. We do fully anticipate it's going to be a peaceful protest,' said Gilbert Gallegos, Communications Director with APD.
APD will primarily have public safety aids helping direct traffic and block some entry ways into neighborhoods nearby. But officers will be on standby in case the rally becomes something other than peaceful, or if officers are needed to block traffic if it turns into a march. Police are reminding the public not to bring guns to the park. There is already a traffic mobile camera placed in the park to monitor the protests.
A resident who lives near the park says they hope the protest remains peaceful. 'I just hope it's a peaceful demonstration – everybody go home happy or whatever, and that's all I ask for. Peaceful demonstration,' said Rodney Hernandez. APD is encouraging those attending the protest to wear light clothes and to drink plenty of water as it will be a hot day.
They said paramedics and AFR will be on stand-by for health emergencies. While the National Guard has been deployed for operation Zia shield APD said they will not be involved with assisting in protests. The protest is expected to start on Saturday at 11 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. There will also 'No Kings Day Protests' planned in other cities across the state.
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