Roundhouse rally draws hundreds, but is peaceful [View all]
SANTA FE -- A raucous crowd of 200 to 300 people gathered at the Roundhouse on Wednesday to show support for President Donald Trump, but the mostly peaceful rally in no way resembled the shocking, destructive and deadly riot in Washington, D.C., where demonstrators stormed the U.S. Capitol.
There were bitter words and deep emotions but no significant violence.
The New Mexico protesters — few of whom wore masks — waved American flags and banners that ranged from “Stop the Steal” to “Don’t Tread on Me.” Some lined the street cheering loudly as passing cars honked in solidarity. A military-style truck painted in camouflage drove past repeatedly and blasted its horn, firing up the crowd.
Many Roundhouse protesters continued to voice their distrust of election results, though no lawsuits by Trump or his supporters challenging the outcome have stood up in court.
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