[IMC-US] from NM IMC: March Gives Homage To Petroglyphs

[bradley at riseup.net]

Hello Jerome,

Thank you very much for the coverage in new mexico and for passing the
article on to be featured on indymedia.us

it seems that new mexico indymedia is not syndicated into indymedia.us

perhaps you, nm-imc techies, indymedia.us techies, or someone else, can
figure out how to get nm-imc syndicated into indymedia.us.

here's a great page to start with:

Indymedia.us Syndication FAQ
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anyways, thanks and take care in new mexico.

sincerely,
Bradley
a volunteer with SC-IMC

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> Here's something happening in New Mexico that would be
> of interest to everyone else.
>
> Jerome
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> New Mexico IMC
>
> Original article is at
> http://newmexico.staughton.indypgh.org/news/2005/11/1133.php
> .
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> March Gives Homage To Petroglyphs:
> by Jerome Chavez Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005 at 5:08 PM
>
>     Sacred Land Threatened by Sprawl Development The
> decade-long fight to prevent a six-lane highway
> through the Petroglyph National Monument, home to
> thousands of ancient petroglyphs, may be coming to a
> new stage of struggle, as supporters march to pay
> homage to this sacred site.
>
> March Gives Homage T...
> paseo2.jpg, image/jpeg, 296x243
>
> by Jerome Chavez
>
>
> Sunday, November 20, 2005
>
> Albuquerque - A march and rally organized by the SAGE
> Council and other allies had an impressive turnout
> today, with about 500 people showing up to march for
> the Petroglyph National Monument against the extension
> of Paseo Del Norte through the monument, a decade-long
> struggle that may come to an end just as the city
> begins plans to pave through the monument. Considered
> sacred land by Native Americans, the Paseo road
> extension has been opposed by the All-Indian Pueblo
> Council, representing all New Mexico Pueblo
> governments, and other Native governments and
> organizations and their allies.
>
> Titled "A March to Give Homage to the Petroglyphs,"
> the organizers of the march stated:
>
> "We’ve arrived at a point in our struggle to protect
> the Petroglyphs where we must now give this fight back
> to the Holy Creator and Holy People. They will decide
> how the Paseo Del Norte road through this sacred place
> will ultimately affect the universe and humanity. We
> ask you to join us as we March and Give Homage to the
> Petroglyphs."
>
> The participants of the march included many Native
> Americans and non-native allies. It was organized by
> the Sage Council and endorsed by about 30 separate
> organizations.
>
> The march took place on the Westside of Albuquerque,
> ending at the site where the proposed Paseo Del Norte
> extension will happen. The mood of the crowd was
> enthusiastic, and there were many spiritual themes in
> speeches and dancing that were part of the whole
> rally. Residents living alongside the march route came
> out to observe, some even cheering the march on.
>
> Once the march got to its end point at the Monument,
> many speakers spoke to the crowd. They included Conroy
> Chino, a former news anchor and activist from Acoma
> Pueblo. Winona Laduke, nationally known Native
> American activist and former Green Party vice
> presidential candidate, was also present to show
> support for this cause. Other speakers brought up
> issues of other fights for sacred sites around the
> country, including the Arctic National Wildlife
> Refuge.
>
> The crowd in the march was spirited and peaceful, with
> dancing and drumming accompanying the people. The tone
> was summed up by one of the Native elders who spoke at
> the end, who said to the effect that it didn't matter
> if the road went through the sacred land, for the
> road, like anything made by man, was only temporary,
> and the land would still be there.
>
> As stated by Laurie Weahkee, a lead organizer with the
> SAGE council, said in an online statement, "As
> Albuquerque continues to promote its diversity, its
> environmental beauty and its Native American culture
> to the outside world, we know that within the city, a
> fierce debate still rages about how we grow and how we
> treat one another with respect, regardless of your
> race, where you live or whether you make campaign
> contributions. That debate will continue on as the
> Paseo debate comes to an end."
>
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