SCHEDULE
SHUT DOWN DRONE WARFARE, Spring Action 2026
Check out our exciting SDDW 2026 Week of Resistance: The
full week's schedule is still in development. Possible changes and more details coming soon. Check back regularly!
Great News: Downwinder Paul Pino, New Mexico musician & songwriter, is coming to bring his inspiring southwest cowboy "ranchera swing" music that also informs about New Mexico history & culture. His new song, "It Ain't Over 'til We Win", is featured in the film, First We Bombed New Mexico. "We are all downwinders," says Paul Pino.
NOTE: The most important part of our peacemaking are the commute hour vigils
where we work to change hearts and minds of Holloman personnel. If
you can't participate for more than a couple of days, best to come Mon.
thru Wed. afternoon in order to participate in the climactic nonviolent
peaceful resistance action tentatively planned Wed. early morning: NO DRONES FOR GENOCIDE or WAR! Ground all militarized drones now! (Risking arrest is optional)
- Twice Daily Themed Vigils, M-F, (6:30-8:30 am & 3:30-5:30 pm) during commute hrs. at Holloman AFB, to educate, foster GI resistance and help
“connect
the dots” between militarism and climate destruction, environmental
degradation, nuclear threat of annihilation and more. "No To Genocide,
FREE PALESTINE," will be central in our messaging. We demand A CALL
TO CONSCIENCE. Hundreds of cars commute to the base daily: Help us
break the silence! Contact us if you have ideas for vigil themes? The
schedule of our varying planned vigil themes will be posted soon.
NO WEAPONS OR MONEY FOR GENOCIDE or IMPERIALIST WARS!
Gaza and the West Bank will take center stage to show solidarity to the
people of Palestine who are enduring horrific violence at the hands of
the Israeli Apartheid State, assisted by the U.S. Drone Program. FREE PALESTINE NOW!
- Day of Nonviolent Resistance:
At least one day of peaceful resistance (nonviolent direct action) to
the racist US drone war machine will take place mid-week. Participation
in "risk arrest activity" is optional, and support roles are equally
important and needed!
- Nonviolence Preparation Workshop; Facilitated by Erica Kay, New
Mexico local and longtime activist. (Exact Day/Time still to be
confirmed) In preparation for our "Day of Peaceful Resistance."
(Risking arrest is optional) Other preparatory activities will take
place throughout the week.
- Music, Poetry and Drumming Jams
throughout the week. Bring your voice, song sheets and your
instrument(s). Local musicians have been invited, awaiting
confirmation.
- Apr. 6-8: Early morning yoga after morning vigils, led by San Jose activist, Sharat Lin. (Location will vary, depending on day)
- Apr. 6, Mon, 11:30am: Lunch & Film Screening/Discussion: National Bird. One of the best documentaries on the U.S. Killer Drone Program explains why we MUST abolish militarized drones NOW! Q & A led by Nick Mottern, co-founder of Ban Killer Drones and board member of Veterans For Peace. Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave, Alamogordo. Free, Light lunch provided, followed by film screening, etc.
- Apr. 6, Mon, 6pm: Special Celebratory Dinner and Tribute to Denise Sellers. A member of Veterans For Peace, San Diego Chapter, Denise served on the
organizing team of SDDW, and participated in Creech and Holloman action
weeks for several years. She brought calm, kindness, love and common
sense to our anti-drone community. She dedicated much of her life to
the cause of peace & justice. We will miss her warm and
loving spirit. ¡Denise Sellers Presente! (At a local restaurant: TBA)
- Apr. 9, Thurs, 5:30am, Peace Party in the Park, with live music. Featuring: local Albuquerque musician Paul Pino and friends (Southwest cowboy "ranchera swing" music), other musicians to be confirmed, Open Mic for music & poetry, etc. More details to come. Stay tuned.
- Apr. 10, Fri, 11:00am: March/Rally in Alamogordo: NO U.S. DRONES FOR GENOCIDE or WAR, Demilitarize and End Drone Warfare Now! NMSU-Las Cruces students to join us.
- Apr. 10, Fri, 6:30pm: Film Screening/Discussion: Earth's Greatest Enemy, followed by Q & A. In honor of OUR MOTHER EARTH during Earth Month, a time to celebrate our planet and take action to protect it! In the Patron's Hall at the Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts. 1110 New York Ave, Alamogordo NM
- Optional Excursions Possible Throughout the Week
- Discover the natural beauty and unique history of Alamogordo and New Mexico environs.
Optional: start the week on Sunday with an easy or moderate hike near Alamogordo. Arrive Early on April 5. Other optional excursions to
be planned throughout the week.