Far-left Dem official tries to sabotage Trump’s Thursday NM rally

The Pinon Post ^ | October 30, 2024 | Pinon Post Staff

[CedarDave]

The controversy surrounding President Trump’s upcoming rally in Albuquerque exposes New Mexico’s state leadership selectively blocking access to public spaces, sparking heated allegations of partisanship. Scheduled for Thursday at CSI Aviation, the rally faced logistical challenges when far-left Democrat New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard rejected the Trump campaign’s plan to use the Isleta Amphitheater’s parking lot.

After the Trump campaign coordinated with Live Nation to set up a parking and shuttle system, the state abruptly reversed course, blocking the use of the state-owned lot. This move is irrefutably politically motivated and, at its core, an infringement on democratic principles.

Garcia Richard deflected blame onto Live Nation, saying, “Their [Live Nation] contract is for the amphitheater…this is not of my creation.” However, her justification rings hollow to critics who believe the restriction stems from political bias rather than contractual constraints.

State Rep. Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) openly questioned the motives, remarking to KRQE 13, “This just doesn’t pass the smell test…This is clearly a political process.” Townsend pointed to prior exceptions for non-concert events, such as a church gathering, suggesting the state’s reasoning is inconsistent and selectively applied.

The dispute took on new weight when the Republican Party of New Mexico issued a public statement denouncing Garcia Richard’s decision as “sheer, naked, bitter partisanship.” Their outcry reflects growing frustration with state leadership they accuse of abusing authority to hinder Republican events, particularly with a high-profile candidate like Trump.

Further deepening the controversy, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s administration allegedly blocked the Trump campaign from securing the Albuquerque Convention Center, initially citing “major sewage repairs” as the reason. However, Councilor Dan Lewis, another vocal critic of this blockade, condemned the action, seeing it as an attempt to thwart a major event that some in the city leadership oppose ideologically.

[CedarDave]

NM radical Dems strike again. The Trump campaign was forced to obtain several private parking locations and hire extra buses to handle expected attendees.

[CedarDave]

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[CedarDave]

Link to current parking info:

https://pinonpost.com/trump-campaign-releases-parking-update-ahead-of-thursdays-abq-rally/

[farmguy]

All so the complicit media will say it is Trump that has to bus in attendees.

[CedarDave]

Once the ABQ mayor denied use of the downtown convention center, use of buses from any alternate site was inevitable. The Isleta venue has ample parking but is on a separate mesa from the airport so walking is impractical.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“...an infringement on democratic principles.”

Democrats have PRINCIPLES? Who knew? *SPIT*

[EliRoom8]

T/his will backfire on the Dimwits.

[FlingWingFlyer]

Geez. You put these liberal hos in charge of something and they think they are God.

[conservative98]

Democrat New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard is refusing to let New Mexicans access a parking lot that was legally permitted for use by the Trump Campaign.

Her 11th hour decision to target the Trump rally but not previous events that utilized the parking lot in the same way, reeks of nasty partisan politics.

New Mexicans deserve better than to be put in the crossfire of political maneuvering by Democrats who care nothing for democracy.

We encourage you to call Stephanie’s office and tell her to stop playing politics with New Mexicans: 505-827-5760

https://x.com/NewMexicoGOP/status/1851485007740879061?t=vasP-A5g5M_lRaYqGrp1oQ&s=19

GIVE HER A CALL.

[Vaduz]

Communist Dem official tries to sabotage Trump’s Thursday NM rally.

Fact check complete.

[Savage Beast]

Surely there’s another venue in NM. What about the SantaFe Opera Amphitheater?

[LegendHasIt]

Dang, our state is run by evil, despotic women.

[Libloather]

Albuquerque Convention Center, initially citing “major sewage repairs”...

That place must suck. Why would anyone want to go there?

[Lean-Right]

Called and let it be known
my displeasure. I’ve waited
years to attend a republican
presidential rally in NM.
This state has so much
potential. Trump was right
to try and support the
people of right mind who
reside here.