From Somos Acción:
SANTA FE—Today, Somos Acción and over a dozen organizations will host this year’s Immigrant and Workers’ Day of Action, a powerful day of advocacy, resistance and solidarity.
Hundreds will march and rally to honor immigrants’ invaluable contributions to New Mexico and demand stronger protections for immigrant workers and their families.
The event will include powerful immigrant speakers from across New Mexico. legislators, and the voices of community leaders and advocates. After the march and rally, participants will engage in lobby visits to support a host of pro-immigrant legislative proposals.
What:
- Immigrant and Workers’ Day of Action: March and Rally at the State Capitol
Who:
- Community members from 10 counties, organizers, community leaders and community-based organizations
When:
- Monday, Feb. 3
- March begins 10:30 a.m.
- Rally begins at 11 a.m.
Where:
- March begins at Railyard Park (740 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe)
- Rally takes place on the east side of the Roundhouse.
Event Sponsors Include:
- Somos Acción
- EL CENTRO Poder y Acción
- CAFé Acción
- New Mexico Immigrant Law Center
- Santa Fe Dreamers Project
- ACLU-NM
- Semilla Project
- New Mexico Dream Team
- Las Américas
- Innovation Law Lab
Background:
Immigrant workers, entrepreneurs, and consumers are the backbone of New Mexico’s economy. Immigrants represent 11% of the workforce and play a dominant role in key sectors such as construction, agriculture, accommodation and food services, and oil and gas.
Furthermore, immigrants in New Mexico contribute approximately $1.4 billion in federal, state, and local taxes annually, helping to fund essential government services like schools, hospitals, and infrastructure, including Social Security, unemployment insurance, and free or reduced-price school lunches.
Despite their vital contributions, immigrant communities continue to face significant challenges, making this day of action more urgent than ever.
About Somos Acción
Somos Acción is a statewide 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to educating and empowering voters and families, fostering political engagement, and building lasting political power within our communities.