Author: gpabqmetro

The Green Party of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area represents Sandoval, Bernalillo, Torrance, and Valencia Counties in New Mexico, U. S. A.

AI Goes to War–a Webinar

The Green Party Peace Action Committee invites you to an informative webinar TONIGHT, October 21, at 5:30 p. m. MDT. on Zoom.  Register at https://gateway-greens.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf7f910f81fd0aadeb650a4f6&id=622a3e343e&e=7b234c4860
This webinar explains the workings of weaponized AI and addresses the harms that may result if AI usage is not properly regulated.  Speakers are Peter Byrne or Philip Giraldi, Lulu Matute, and Haig Hovaness.  Moderator is Brittany Vesey.

Pedal and Walk for Health & the Environment

CiQlovía is the Q-town version of Ciclovía, a global effort to promote bicycling in urban areas to increase sustainable transportation and improve health. The event takes place on Sunday, October 19, from 10am to 2pm, along Kathryn Ave. SE from San Pedro to Louisiana. GPAMA’s table will be between Florida and Indiana. Play the Plinko!

No Kings ABQ Metro October 18

Los Lunas, 9am to 11am, Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center Gazebo, 1103 Highway 314

Tijeras, 10am to noon, East Mountain Public Library, 487 NM 333

Albuquerque, noon to 2:00 p. m. Central Avenue between 2nd St. and 8th St. Find the yellow banner at the NW corner 5th & Central.

Two Terrible Years

Witness for Gaza-Santa Fe has organised a reading of names of the known victims of genocide and Israeli civilians who died on October 7, 2023. Sign-up to read names at the Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe near De Vargas Park. It started at sunset on October 1 and is expected to end on October 6 after the reading of 69,000 names. Here is the article in the New Mexican.

There is an International Day of Action for Gaza event on Saturday, October 4, at 2pm at Morningside Park, 3901 Lead SE, in the Nob Hill area of Albuquerque. This event is in support of the victims of genocide in Gaza and the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Global Day of Action for Palestine

Thursday, September 18, 2025, is the deadline for Israel to end its illegal occupation of the Palestinian Territories called for by the United Nations General Assembly. Israel has also failed to comply with the provisional measures set forward by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The United States of America continues its acceptance of Genocide in Gaza. On September 18, please contact every member of New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation and DEMAND ACTION. Tell our Representatives and Senators to Stop taking Israeli lobbyist money and Stop providing the weapons that have destroyed hospitals, schools, and homes and that have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. Learn more.

Senator Martin Heinrich: 400 Gold Avenue SW, Suite 1080
Albuquerque, (505) 346-6601; (202) 224-5521 in DC

Senator Ben Ray Luján: 500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1460
Albuquerque, (505) 337-7023; (202) 224-6621 in DC

Representative Teresa Leger-Fernández: 120 S Federal Pl, Suite 323, Santa Fe, (505) 428-4680; (202) 225-6190 in DC

Representative Melanie Stansbury: 6301 Indian School Rd, Suite 420, Albuquerque, (505) 346-6781; (202) 225-6316 in DC

Representative Gabe Vásquez: 201 Unser Blvd NW, Unit 116, Albuquerque, (505) 208-4777; (202) 225-2365 in DC.

Protests and Rallies

SAVE OUR STREETS: NO ICE, NO TROOPS, Wednesday, September 17th, 0830, 1601 E Main St, Los Lunas (Riverside Park)

FIGHT FASCISM: Friday, September 19, 4:30 p. m., Wyoming & Paseo del Norte NE, Albu(r)querque (corners of the intersection)

TESLA TAKEDOWN: Saturday, September 20, 9am, U.S. 550 & New Mexico 528, Bernalillo/Rio Rancho (Tesla Store)

SAVE OUR VA: Sunday, September 21, noon, 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, Albu(r)querque (VAMC)

SUN DAY: Global Day for Solar, Sunday, September 21, noon, 500 Spruce St. SE, Albu(r)querque (Roosevelt Park)