{"id":2049934,"date":"2023-09-29T16:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T20:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-shot-at-new-mexico-protest-over-statue-of-spanish-conquistador\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T16:38:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T20:38:28","slug":"one-shot-at-new-mexico-protest-over-statue-of-spanish-conquistador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-shot-at-new-mexico-protest-over-statue-of-spanish-conquistador\/","title":{"rendered":"Protest in New Mexico Targets Conquistador Statue"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fone-shot-at-new-mexico-protest-over-statue-of-spanish-conquistador%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2049934&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Protest over Spanish Conquistador Statue Turns Violent: One \u200bPerson Shot and Injured<\/h2>\n<p>In a dramatic turn \u200bof events, \u200da protest in northern \u200bNew Mexico against the installation of a statue honoring Spanish conquistador Juan de O\u00f1ate\u2063 took a\u2063 violent turn. One person was shot and injured during the demonstration, \u2064which quickly escalated\u2063 into \u200bchaos.<\/p>\n<p>The incident\u2063 occurred in the\u200c city of Espa\u00f1ola, located about \u206425 \u200bmiles north of \u200cSanta Fe. As tensions\u200d rose, gunfire erupted, leaving one man wounded. The victim was\u2062 rushed to the hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities swiftly apprehended\u2063 the suspected shooter, 23-year-old Ryan Martinez. They have confirmed that no other suspects are \u2062being sought \u2063in connection with the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>The shocking incident\u200d unfolded \u2062just before 12:30 p.m. local time outside the county&#8217;s offices. Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield \u200dprovided details about the shooting, emphasizing\u200d the unfortunate prevalence \u200bof gun violence.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the shooting, the suspect had been involved in a verbal altercation with \u200cprotesters and had been instructed by the police to leave the area.\u2063 However, he returned to the protest, prompting a confrontation \u2063with several demonstrators.<\/p>\n<p>In a video captured on a cell phone, the suspect can be\u200c seen \u2062jumping \u200dover a wall as\u200b protesters attempt to restrain him.\u200b Amidst \u200bthe chaos, he breaks free, pulls out a \u200bhandgun, and fires\u200d a single shot into the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>The aftermath of the shooting was\u200c captured on video as well, showing \u200dthe \u2063suspect fleeing across a parking lot while being pursued by several\u2064 individuals. The sound of screams fills the \u200dair, reflecting the \u200bpanic and fear that gripped the scene.<\/p>\n<p>The victim, who sustained \u200ba gunshot wound to the upper\u2063 torso, remains in an\u200d unknown condition. Sheriff Merrifield expressed his dismay at yet\u2063 another incident of gun\u2062 violence during a\u2063 news briefing.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the installation of the controversial statue \u2063had been postponed due to concerns about potential backlash and safety issues. However, protesters \u200cstill gathered, \u2064leading\u2063 to the unfortunate\u200b escalation of events. Sheriff Merrifield had \u200cpreviously warned county commissioners about the safety risks associated with erecting the statue outside the county\u2063 building.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting has prompted the New\u200b Mexico \u2062State Police to \u2063take charge of the\u200c investigation.<\/p>\n<h3>A Controversial Figure in History<\/h3>\n<p>Juan de O\u00f1ate, the subject of the statue that \u2062sparked the protest, is a highly contentious \u2064figure\u200d in New Mexico&#8217;s history. \u200dWhile he\u2062 is credited with establishing early\u2063 Spanish\u200c settlements\u2063 in the late 1500s, his legacy is\u200c marred \u2064by the infamous Acoma Massacre.<\/p>\n<p>O\u00f1ate ordered\u200b a brutal retaliation against\u2064 a Native American tribe that had killed\u2062 13 Spaniards, including\u2062 his own\u2064 nephew. The massacre resulted in\u200b the\u200c deaths of numerous men,\u200d women, and\u200d children. O\u00f1ate\u2063 was later convicted of excessive cruelty\u2064 towards\u2063 both Native Americans and colonists.<\/p>\n<p>Protests against O\u00f1ate&#8217;s statue are not new. In 1997, demonstrators sawed off the right \u2062foot of a \u200cbronze statue depicting him, symbolizing O\u00f1ate&#8217;s\u2062 order\u2062 to amputate the right\u200b foot of Acoma men. Another incident occurred in 2020 when a man was\u2062 shot during an attempt to tear down\u200b a bronze statue of\u2064 O\u00f1ate in\u200d Albuquerque.<\/p>\n<p>These incidents reflect a broader trend of targeting statues of\u2062 historical figures\u2062 with controversial legacies. Christopher Columbus, Confederate \u200dgeneral Robert E. Lee, and Saint Junipero\u2064 Serra have also faced vandalism and protests in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 clash over the statue of Juan de O\u00f1ate serves as a stark reminder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-shot-at-new-mexico-protest-over-statue-of-spanish-conquistador\/\" title=\"Protest in New Mexico Targets Conquistador Statue\">ongoing debates surrounding historical figures<\/a> and the complex narratives\u200b they represent.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1696011031102000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1725QljG4qoXJl_mG2Blr2\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063How can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officials-calling-for-investigation-into-capitol-protest\/\" title=\"Officials calling for investigation into Capitol protest\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> contribute<\/a> to maintaining public safety\u200b during \u2062protests against colonial statues and monuments<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Incident. The statue of Juan\u200b de O\u00f1ate, a Spanish conquistador known for his brutal tactics in the colonization of indigenous lands, had sparked widespread outrage and\u200c calls for removal.<\/p>\n<p>Protests against symbols of colonialism and racism have been on the rise globally, with many individuals demanding the removal \u2062of statues\u200b and monuments that represent oppressive historical figures. The presence of \u200csuch statues often serves as a painful reminder of\u2063 a violent\u2062 and \u2062oppressive past for marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of the statue honoring Juan de O\u00f1ate, local indigenous communities and\u2064 activists have long voiced their opposition to its installation. They argue that it glorifies \u2063a man responsible for the subjugation \u2064and genocide of indigenous peoples.<\/p>\n<p>The incident in Espa\u00f1ola that resulted in a\u200b person being shot\u2062 and injured underscores the intense emotions\u200d and tensions surrounding the issue. It highlights the urgent need for open and respectful dialogue between different factions\u2064 of society to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-infrastructure-coordinator-decries-racist-roads-trains-and-rivers\/\" title=\"Biden's Infrastructure Coordinator denounces racist transportation.\">address historical injustices<\/a> and find \u2063ways to move forward.<\/p>\n<p>However, resorting to \u200dviolence is never the solution. It only serves\u200c to inflame an already volatile situation and further divides communities. It is essential for individuals to express their grievances\u200c and frustrations peacefully through \u200cnon-violent means, such \u2062as peaceful protests, community dialogue, and lobbying for\u200c change.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies\u200b also play a crucial\u2063 role in ensuring the safety and security of all individuals involved\u200c in\u200b such protests. Proper planning \u2062and management of demonstrations can\u200d help \u2064minimize \u2063the potential for violence and maintain public safety.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is crucial \u2062for\u200b local authorities and decision-makers to listen to \u200bthe concerns\u200d and demands of \u2064marginalized\u200b communities. Engaging in a meaningful dialogue \u2063can provide an opportunity for understanding,\u2062 empathy, and actions that address\u200c historical \u2064injustices.<\/p>\n<p>The incident in northern New Mexico is a tragic reminder of the \u200ddeep-seated wounds that persist\u2063 as a result of colonization and oppression. It serves as \u200ca call to action for society to confront these injustices and work towards a\u200d future that is inclusive and equitable for all.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, while protests against symbols of colonialism and racism are necessary for \u200bsocietal progress, resorting to violence only perpetuates more harm. It is\u2064 imperative \u2064that individuals and institutions\u2063 engage\u200b in peaceful dialogue, empathize with marginalized communities, and actively work towards\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-reparations-how-likely-are-the-proposals-to-pass\/\" title=\"Will California reparations proposals pass?\">addressing historical injustices<\/a>. By doing \u2062so, we can strive towards a more \u2063just and \u2064equitable society where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One person injured in northern New Mexico during a protest against a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de O\u00f1ate. 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