October 13: Indivisible Santa Fe Newsletter

National purpose with local action

Next meeting: October 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Christ Lutheran Church
1701 Arroyo Chamiso Road, Santa Fe

Ready for change? Join Indivisible Santa Fe on Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Roundhouse, at the four corners of Old Santa Fe Trail and Paseo de Peralta, for a non-violent call to get out the vote.

This is not a traditional rally.  With the capitol building under repair, there are no scheduled speakers or bands, just ordinary friends and neighbors reclaiming our own government from crooks and billionaires.

Bring your signs, your outdoor voices, kids, pets, musical instruments, and joyous selves!  Be ready to chant, join hands and hear impromptu remarks from our Speaker’s Corner. There’s merch, swag and give-aways!

Expanded early voting sites across the County open this very day.  For info on how and where to vote, visit SantaFe.vote.

¡El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!  Join us and then go vote!

ISF Around Town 🏘️

ISF members Ellen H and Nick D will appear on the Santa Fe New Mexican podcast Conversations Different on October 13!  They'll speak with opinion page editor Inez Gomez.  Subscribe through your favorite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music and Spotify.

Then on October 18 our own Reverend Gary Kowalski will be talking at a community forum at the United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso Road, at 11:15 AM, preaching the gospel of Early Voting.

Vote Early Campaign Continues 🗳️

You can help promote early voting all through October! Here are some ways to take part.

• Safety Patrol - Help out at next Saturday's gathering at the Roundhouse!
  Contact Ellen H.
• Button Brigade - Join a 90-minute shift to hand out "I Voted ALREADY" buttons. If you've already voted, be sure to wear your button around town.
  Choose a shift.
• Banner Drop - Help remind passing drivers that early voting is underway.
  Sign up on Mobilize.
• Vote to Restore - Join a sign-waving event.
  Sign up on Mobilize.

Even if you can't participate directly, you can still contribute to ISF's efforts to encourage participation in our democracy.  Your secure donation through ActBlue is very much appreciated!

Free Online Premiere 🎥

The public online premiere of BAD FAITH 2026: CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM IN POWER will take place on October 14 at 11:00 AM Mountain Time.

The screening will be followed by a live panel with film participants Rev. Dr. William Barber II, Anne Nelson, Steve Schmidt, and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.  They will discuss how to combat Christian Nationalism by voting early in the 2026 election. Register here.

If you can't make the live screening/panel, BAD FAITH 2026 will be available to stream FREE on YouTube beginning October 14 and continuing through the November election.

Postcards 🙏

Thank you to all who have been writing postcards!

Tina and Georgia are immensely thankful for those who have hosted postcard events, and for the many contributions of time and stamps!

This is just a reminder that we will be hosting regular "pop-up" events to write postcards before our Monday meetings, starting at 6:25 PM.  Stay tuned for other event announcements.

If you have questions, concerns or suggestions, contact Georgia S or Tina K.

Regular protests & events

• Speakers' Corner - October 17, 10:00-12:00 AM, at the Roundhouse!

Fridays: HONK and WAVE

Every Friday: 12:00-1:00 PM, on the corner of Zafarano Dr and Cerrillos Rd. Meet in the Albertson’s parking area over near Cerrillos Road, next to the Panda Express. Bring your favorite signs! (though we have extras too) Support your neighbors! A Tale of February 6 We

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Walk the Talk Wednesdays

Come wave signs, Wednesdays 11 AM to noon at St. Francis & Cerrillos

Indivisible Santa FeDonovan Kolbly

Thursdays: Whole Foods Leafletting

Join SFBT each Thursday, 5:30-6:30 PM, to distribute leaflets at Whole Foods, Cerrillos Rd.

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Our New State Senate Majority Leader

Congratulations to State Senator Linda Trujillo!  On Sunday, October 4, she made history, becoming the first woman in New Mexico history to be elected as Senate Majority Leader.

Regular ISF attendees know Senator Trujillo for her hard work on interstate medical compacts for the 2026 legislative session.  That's just one example of all that she's done for the state. 

Linda Trujillo began her public service career in 2011 when she was elected to the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education, serving two terms. She was recognized as School Board Member of the Year by the New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) in 2014 and later served as its President in 2017.

In 2016, she was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives, where she served two terms. In 2025, she was elected to the New Mexico State Senate and currently represents District 24 (in the seat formerly held by Nancy Rodriguez).

Throughout her legislative career, Senator Trujillo has championed key initiatives, including co-sponsoring the creation of the Early Childhood Education and Care Department and modernizing election laws through the 50-Year Tune-Up, which established a biennial Local Election to consolidate non-partisan elections in off-years.

She holds a Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from The Evergreen State College, and an Applied Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Green River Community College.

You can hear more about Senator Trujillo's leadership style and priorities for the 2027 legislative session in this interview for Around the Roundhouse.

ISF Radio Interview Recording 🎙️

Last week Paul D and Gary K appeared on the Richard Eeds show to talk about voting early. Here is the recording of their discussion. Thanks to FM 103.7 for their coverage.

From the Desk of Indivisible Santa Fe

Welfare Queens

Will the real welfare queens please rise? One thing you might notice about the people rolling in government largesse. They are not poor. They are not Black. They are not (other than some notable exceptions like Elon Musk) immigrants. The situation has been bad for a while. Thanks to the

Indivisible Santa FeDebra Efroymson

Midterms for Sale

Our President’s leadership style has sometimes been described as “transactional.” That’s a delicate way of saying he sees the world as a marketplace where buying, selling and trading are the sole forms of human interaction, where money can buy anything and virtually anything goes. You’re a tax

Indivisible Santa FeGary Kowalski

One Vote

By Ellen Hill I am a Voter Registration Agent and worked many public events and approached every new neighbor as soon as they moved in. I am glad to say my neighbors of a certain age get it. They know the assignment. Two years ago I combed the crowd at

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And finally, Gary offers an inside look at the life of a poll worker.

Be Kind. Vote Early. And Don’t Eat Our Donuts!

Be kind. Vote early. Poll workers have hard jobs. Most sign up as a community service. Republican or Democrat (and by statute both parties are represented at every polling place), the people checking your registration, printing your ballots and running the tabulating machines are motivated by a sense of civic

Indivisible Santa FeGary Kowalski

Check out our resources page with lots of links to useful information, constantly being updated as we find new web resources to help fight for democracy and the rule of law.

You can help our effort to expand our digital presence, including social media on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram by following us and liking and re-posting our messages, or sharing our website with people who might be interested – they, too, can sign up and get this newsletter! 🎉 Help us get the word out!

4 Ways to Take Action

1. Host a No Kings event in your community on October 17. There will be massive rallies across the country Saturday, but don’t think you need to bring out thousands of people for your No Kings event to be successful. All you need is a fierce commitment to defend the midterms from Trump’s election sabotage and an area to host your event. You can plan a block party, a BBQ, a small march -- anything to drive historic early vote numbers and prepare our neighbors to take action to protect the results. The deadline to submit events is this Wednesday, October 14 at 11:59pm PT. Still on the fence about hosting? Scroll down for a bunch more info.
2. Check out the map and register for an event near you. Join the millions of people mobilizing this Saturday to send an undeniable message to the Trump regime that we are ready to defend our elections from any interference or subversion. New events are added every day, so it’s worth a second look if you’ve explored the map before. 
3. Join the No Kings coalition for a Know Your Federal Voting Rights training this Wednesday, October 14 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Knowing your rights is a fundamental way to combat disinformation and voter intimidation. When we know our rights, we can defend them – and share that crucial information with our communities. Hop on the training and then spread that knowledge to your neighbors on No Kings Day!
4. If you can, chip in to help make this No Kings a historic day of protest against election sabotage and a catalyst for the largest wave of early voting in the history of our Republic. Organizing millions of participants, staying in contact with thousands of hosts, and supporting events in every corner of the US isn't possible without grassroots funding from supporters like you.

 Hosting an Event: Your One-Stop Shop

On the fence about hosting? The No Kings coalition created a new host guide laying out all the steps you need to get your event on the map.In just a few simple steps, you can get your event for Saturday up and running:

Step 1: Check the map. For this No Kings Day, we’re looking for hosts to spin up LOTS of events of all types, from rallies to visibility bridge brigades to walks to the polls. It’s a good thing if there are multiple options throughout the day in an area, so add your own event, or consider teaming up with a fellow host.

Step 2: Check federal, state, and local rules and regulations on hosting an early voter event. Before registering your event, get an idea of what you can and cannot do in your county, city, and state. Our compliance considerations guide can help.

Step 3: Submit your event. This Mobilize form is where you’ll add the details of your event. For further guidance and information, review the Host Toolkit, and keep reading below to get inspired for creative event ideas.

Step 4: Complete the host survey. Once you’ve submitted your event on Mobilize, you’ll get an email asking you to complete your survey. Please note that this step is mandatory and your event will not be published unless the survey is complete.

Step 5: Join upcoming No Kings coalition trainings, or watch recordings of past calls. Event hosts are required to watch an upcoming safety, de-escalation, and compliance training before October 17. You can find the full list at the link.

Thank you for taking the next step and hosting an event on Saturday!

 Getting Creative: Event Ideas

Many events this Saturday will resemble the massive rallies of past No Kings days, while some organizers are coming up with unconventional, creative, hyperlocal early vote mobilizations and visibility events against election sabotage. From rallies in big cities to BBQs in your neighborhood, there’ll be something for everyone this No Kings Day.

Check out some examples from local Indivisible groups across the country mobilizing their communities on October 17:

• Indivisible Auburn-Opelika is hosting a Donuts & Democracy pop-up in Auburn, Alabama where attendees can grab a sweet treat, check their voter registration, learn what they need to bring to the polls, and find their polling place.
• Seminole County Indivisible is co-hosting Paws to the Polls in Casselberry, Florida, complete with pet adoptions, a doggie parade, a pretty kitty contest, and of course, crucial voter information available on-site.
• Indivisible Las Vegas is mobilizing to bring the party to the polls at eight early voting sites across Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a get out the vote street rally and a voter welcome “cheer squad” distributing voting information at each location.
• Muscatine County Indivisible is organizing a county-wide car rally in Muscatine, Iowa to disseminate information about voter status and polling locations to voters across the region.
• South Lake Tahoe Indivisible is co-hosting an Early Vote Rally & March to the Ballot Box in South Lake Tahoe, California, including voter registration and status checks, sign-making and sidewalk chalk, a community food drive, and sign-ups to help get seniors to the polls.

These Indivisible groups are proof that no matter where you live or how big your event is, you can mobilize your own community to defend our elections and exercise their rights in the streets and at the polls. If you’re ready to join them, register your event here!

 Share With Your Networks

Defending democracy is more fun with friends! Check out our click-to-post social media toolkit to spread the word about No Kings Day.

Follow Indivisible National on Bluesky, Mastodon, and Threads to keep up on the latest information, and text “INDIVISIBLE” to 59798 to opt-in to their text messaging program, where they send rapid response actions a few times a month.