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A crowd gathered at Albert Johnson Park on March 28 for the third “No Kings” rally in Las Cruces, part of a broader movement centered on civic engagement and nonviolent protest. Handwritten signs, chants and small group conversations filled the park as attendees spent the morning listening to speakers and sharing concerns.
Organized by Indivisible Las Cruces, the event brought together residents voicing concerns over rising costs, immigration policies and the direction of national leadership, while emphasizing collective action at the local level.
“We are here to build community, express dissent, and get more connected so we’re more organized and prepared for what’s coming,” said Caedmon Ragland, president of Graduate Workers United UE Local 1498.
Attendance has increased with each rally, according to organizers, signaling continued momentum as participation expands beyond earlier gatherings. Sheri Reinhart, an organizer with Indivisible Las Cruces, said the events are intended to create a shared space where people can engage and find support in one another.
“These bigger rallies provide the sense of togetherness and community that people need to feel hope for the future and that they are not alone in their concerns,” Reinhart said.
Motivations among those in attendance varied, but many pointed to personal and community-level concerns shaping their decision to participate.
“This is for my local community… to exercise my voice and the freedoms that I’ve been given, and to show the government that we still have our power,” said Andy Sanchez, who attended the rally.
Others described a broader sense of frustration tied to national issues and their impact on everyday life.
“We deserve better… not just as people, but as a country. The whole world deserves better,” said Jair, who attended the rally.
The gathering remained peaceful, with organizers encouraging participants to engage respectfully while maintaining a visible presence in the community. Reinhart said the goal extends beyond a single event, pointing to continued involvement as a key outcome.
“A renewed sense of purpose… these rallies tend to re-energize our base and keep them sustained,” she said.
