November 10: Indivisible Santa Fe Newsletter

National purpose with local action

Next meeting: November 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Christ Lutheran Church
1701 Arroyo Chamiso Road, Santa Fe

Briefly, here are the results of the midterms: 🌊🌊🌊🏄

Defending the Results 🛡️

Last week Donald Trump said he would accept the very clear results of the midterm elections. This week he began casting doubt on voting machines and the "honesty" of the election.

Until those duly elected are sworn in, we need to remain ready to defend against interference in this election.

Election Defense — No Kings

No Kings

Hold the Line: A Guide to Defending Democracy

A practical guide for organizers, communities, and individuals defending democracy.

Hold the Line

Money Out of Politics NM 🚫💵

Money Out of Politics New Mexico (MOP NM) is asking everyone to contact their state legislators and urge them to support legislation curbing corporate and dark money in our state's elections.

The next legislative session starts January 19, 2027. Now is a good time to bring attention to the proposal. It is based on The Montana Plan, and it's being developed in cooperation with the Transparent Election Initiative.

For more information and to take action, visit https://mopnm.org and scroll down to "TELL YOUR LEGISLATOR WHERE YOU STAND."

New National Democratic Leadership

The midterm elections showed that voters want an end to ineffective, business-as-usual politics in Congress. To that end, Indivisible National is urging us to contact our Democratic senators and to urge them to back an open election for new Senate leadership.

Urge Senate Democrats to demand new leadership and reject a Schumer coronation

The midterm elections made it very clear that voters want a new generation of Democratic fighters. We need a leader in the Senate who is capable of heading that fight. The American people did not elect Democrats by historic margins just to bend the knee and go back to business as usual. Senate Democrats need to listen to the voters and turn the page on status quo politics. Tell your Democratic senator that they need to call for an open and transparent process for choosing new leadership. It is time for someone new to lead the opposition to Trump. Let them know that they have to meet the people in our new policy era with new leadership.

Indivisible Guide

Honk and Wave Special Edition 🪧👋 🚫🧊

ICE is active again in Santa Fe. In response, this week's Honk and Wave has a special theme: ICE Out Now!

Let's turn out en masse, Friday, November 13, from 12:00-1:00 PM, at the corner of Zafarano Drive and Cerrillos Road!

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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Regular protests & events

• Speakers' Corner - November 14, 10:00-11:00 AM, on the sidewalk near Sky Coffee, in the Railyard. Look for people wearing ISF shirts!

Walk the Talk Wednesdays

Come wave signs, Wednesdays noon to 1:00 PM at St. Francis & Cerrillos.

Indivisible Santa FeDonovan Kolbly

Kyle Tisdel at ISF

Kyle Tisdel, a senior attorney at Western Environmental Law Center, spoke to Indivisible Santa Fe at the weekly meeting on November 9. If you were unable to attend in person, a recording of the livestream is available on Facebook. Mr. Tisdel is introduced about 40 minutes into the recording.

Southside Protests Profiled

Leo Santibanez, a local freelance photojournalist, has documented the southside Honk and Wave protests. This is an inspiring look at how ISF is showing support for our neighbors.

Showing Up for Neighbors

Since mid-February, demonstrations and community gatherings in Santa Fe have continued to give residents an opportunity to speak out, stand together, and make their voices heard.

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Montana Plan Update: 👍

In case you haven't heard, The Montana Plan passed!

It is already being challenged in the courts. No doubt, the lawsuits will inform the legislation being developed by MOP NM.

Money Out Of Politics!

Citizens in Montana this week added a splash to the Big Blue Wave when they ratified Constitutional Initiative 194 which will prohibit corporations and dark money PACs from spending to influence state elections starting on January 1, 2027. Montana is a deep red state where 44% of voters register as

Indivisible Santa FeGary Kowalski

LWVNM Joins MOP NM 🤝

The League of Women Voters of New Mexico has become a coalition partner with Money Out of Politics New Mexico!

LWVNM will work directly with MOP NM on legislative strategy, outreach, and decision-making in preparation for the 2027 legislative session. MOP NM will also support the League’s campaign finance disclosure legislation.

These two efforts are complementary. The League’s proposal would increase transparency about money in elections, while MOP NM's would address corporate election financing at its source.

Apologies for the heap of acronyms 😉

From the Desk of Indivisible Santa Fe

Democracy Restored?

I hope y’all are over your sore throats from shouting on Tuesday night. Bluenami, Orange Crush, whatever you choose to call it, it was glorious. We’re struggling to learn to live with that odd sensation of hope, of backing away from the edge of the cliff. Conversations with

Indivisible Santa FeDebra Efroymson

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