This article was originally published at https://santibanezprensa.portfoliobox.net and is reproduced here with the author's permission.

Documentary about our daily protests leading to the upcoming elections on the 3rd of November. 

A Voice for Our Neighbors: Standing Together on Santa Fe’s South Side
By SantibanezPrensa.org

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.

But this movement is not just about showing up for a demonstration. It is about showing up for our neighbors.

Every Friday, at the intersection of Cerrillos Road and Zafarano Drive, they hold a Honk and Wave protest. Joellen and Linda started this effort in mid-January, with a simple purpose: to bring a visible message of solidarity to Santa Fe's South Side and let their neighbors know they are not alone.

The group has remained committed, missing only a couple of Fridays because of weather.

One of their central concerns has been Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the impact immigration enforcement has had on families in our community. The response to their demonstrations has been particularly strong when they raise this issue. Many people have been affected by ICE arrests and detentions, and the fear and uncertainty extend beyond the individuals directly involved to their families, friends, and neighbors.

Linda Wilder Flatt, one of the front leaders of the movement, stated, "Friday gatherings are about more than signs, honking horns, and waving to passing cars. They are about visibility, compassion, and community support."

"We believe that people deserve dignity, that families deserve to feel safe, and that neighbors should not feel forgotten or abandoned."

"Santa Fe's South Side is part of the heart of this city. Its residents deserve to know that their community stands with them."

"We will continue showing up, week after week, because solidarity is not simply something you talk about. It is something you demonstrate through your actions."

"Our message is simple: We see you. We stand with our neighbors. And we are not going away."

Please visit the author's website for additional information, including photographs of Signs of Fascism, Vote to Restore, and the Banner Drop teams.