SCHEDULE
SHUT DOWN DRONE WARFARE, Spring Action 2026
Check out our exciting SDDW 2026 Week of Resistance. (Updated 3/25/26) Possible changes and more details coming soon. Check back regularly!
Great News:
Downwinder Paul Pino, New Mexico musician & songwriter, and some of his band members are bringing their inspiring southwest cowboy "ranchera swing" music to our Peace Party in the Park, on April 9. Paul's new song, "It Ain't Over 'til We Win", is featured in the film, First We Bombed New Mexico. Two other local singer-songwriters, Rhiannon Lace & Emily Dequina, will also perform, for a fun evening promoting peace in Alamogordo.
Las Cruces for Palestine, Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL)-Las Cruces, NMSU Students for Palestine and Las Cruces Food Not Bombs are collaborating to organize & lead our March & Rally in Alamogordo, Friday March 10, 10am -12pm.
NOTE: The most important part of our peacemaking are the commute hour vigils
where we work to change hearts and minds of Holloman AFB 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 Day of Nonviolent Resistance tentatively planned for Wed. morning; Risking arrest is optional, and support roles are equally needed. Holloman Stop Training Drone Assassins! NO DRONES FOR GENOCIDE or WAR! A Schedule of Vigils will be handed out to all SDDW participants.
- 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" and "NO WAR with IRAN" 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, the West Bank, Iran and Lebanon will take center stage to show solidarity with the
people who are enduring horrific violence at the hands of expanding Israeli - U.S. aggression, where drones play a critical role. FREE PALESTINE NOW! Hands Off the Middle East!
- Day of Nonviolent Resistance: A 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! Day & Time to be determined.
- Nonviolence Preparation Workshop; A Nonviolence/Know Your Rights workshop in preparation for our "Day of Peaceful Resistance."
(No risk/support roles needed) Other preparatory activities will take
place early in the week.
- Music, Poetry and Drumming Jams
throughout the week. Bring your voice, song sheets and your
instrument(s). Check out our Peace Party in the Park on April 9!
- Education & Outreach: To begin early in week with volunteer leafletting and "chalking" Alamogordo. Leafletting scheduled for: Sat. Apr. 10, 7:30pm; Sun. Apr. 11, 9:30am-12:30pm; Mon. Apr. 12, 9:00-10:30am. Other times to be scheduled. Volunteers needed.
- Apr. 5: Teach-In by Sharat Lin, The Geopolitics of U.S. Crosshairs on Palestine, Iran, Venezuela & Cuba, following our evening meal.
- Apr. 6-8: Early morning yoga after morning vigils, led by San Jose activist, Sharat Lin. (Location to be announced)
- 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, 6:30pm: 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! (Location to be announced)
- Apr. 9, Thurs, 6:00pm, Peace Party in the Park, with live music. FREE. Featuring: local Albuquerque musician Paul Pino and (some of his) Tone Daddies (Southwest cowboy "ranchera swing" music); Also featuring local singer/songwriters Rhiannon Lace & Emily Dequina; Open Mic Poetry opportunity for SDDW participants. Rollin' Up Food Truck will offer Mediterranean & American food. Free dinner for U.S. military personnel provided by SDDW team. Dancing, kite flying, poster/sign making & more.
- Apr. 10, Fri, 10:00am-Noon: March/Rally in Alamogordo: NO U.S. DRONES FOR GENOCIDE or WAR, Demilitarize and End Drone Warfare Now! U.S. Out of the Middle East! Stop the Bombing! NMSU-Las Cruces students to join us. Meet at the south end of Alameda Park.
- 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. Visit the local Alamogordo museums and White Sands National Park. 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.