1A Santa Fe is an initiative to promote the exercise and protection of First Amendment rights in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In a time of rising authoritarianism in the United States, people must be free to peaceably assemble in public and express their political views. These civil rights are protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
The first project 1A Santa Fe is working on is a No Kings march from the Roundhouse to downtown Santa Fe on March 28, 2026. This city march will follow the program sponsored by Indivisible Santa Fe on the grounds of the Roundhouse.
1A Santa Fe recommends the sidewalk march route below. 1A Santa Fe will be publicizing this recommended route.
Recommended Sidewalk City Route for No Kings 3, March 28, 2026
Concurrently, 1A will seek a permit from the City of Santa Fe for use of the streets on the route, so that more people can march together safely and comfortably, using the streets to express the political messages of the No Kings movement. If other groups or individuals are interested in seeking such a permit, 1A Santa Fe will make best efforts to collaborate with them.
Information about sidewalk marches in Santa Fe
By Santa Fe city law, sidewalks may always be used for political expression, subject to the following requirements.
Participants must demonstrate peacefully and lawfully.
Streets may not be closed, and participants may not obstruct city streets, intersections, sidewalks, driveways, or other public rights-of-way.
All materials, signs, and related items must always remain mobile.
The use of speakers, sound amplification devices, or other amplified sound is not permitted without the appropriate permit.
No structures, stages, or fixed installations may be erected without proper authorization.
Information about conducting a lawful street march
To be lawful, people planning to use the streets of Santa Fe for activities like parades or marches must apply for a permit. It is consistent with established First Amendment law for a city to require such a permit, even for a political protest, so that the city can implement measures for public safety, such as traffic control. It is lawful to recommend a sidewalk march route while simultaneously trying to have the City issue a permit that does not impose unconstitutional costs and conditions on use of the streets for public assembly and political expression.