Ken Hawkins
As part of a national strike against President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies, several Santa Fe businesses have closed shop to support "A Day Without Immigrants." We'll keep a running tally here, with each establishment's message. Let us know if we missed someone! In alphabetical order:
Artemisia Native Gardens (26 Quartz Trail, 989-1769)
Closed in support of all immigrants who contribute to the success and stability of the landscape industry throughout the United States. We are all immigrants, except for the Native American’s who’s sovereign nation rights should be respected. WATER IS LIFE! It is one of life's greatest pleasures, to work with people from all around the world and to learn from and respect the cultural differences that make this world a beautiful place. (Owner Dorothy Dean)
Back Road Pizza (1807 2nd St #1, 955-9055)
To our valued Customers:
We are CLOSING THURSDAY, FEB 16th
In an act of solidarity with our customers, our community and our employees , Back Road Pizza is closing in support and respect for the nationwide protest "Day Without Immigrants" against President Donald Trump's horrible and hateful anti-immigrant policies.
We will re open on Friday February 17th at 11:30 AM
Thank you for your patronage and support!
The Bonsai Asian Tacos (1599 S. St. Francis Street, 316-9418)
Bumble Bee's Baja Grill (3777 Cerrillos Road, 988-3278)
We will be closed on Thursday, February 16th, In honor of National Pro-Immigrant Strike Day. THANK YOU for your support for all of our brothers and sisters. Bumble Bee's is still paying their employees even though they are on strike. We apologize for any inconvenience. See you Friday, February 17 when we re-open! (Facebook)
Burrito Company (111 Washington Ave, 982-4453)
Café Castro (2811 Cerrillos Road, 473-5800)
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Cafe Fina (624 Old Las Vegas Hwy, 466-3886)
Counter Culture Cafe
(930 Baca Street #1, 995-1105)
PROUD to say..... Add us to the list Santa Fe! (Facebook)
Del Valle Panaderia
(3140 Cerrillos Road, 438-2532)
El Callejon Santa Fe
(208 Galisteo Street)
El Rey Del Pollo (4350 Airport Rd #18, 570-1380)El Paisano (3140 Cerrillos Road, Ste. C, 424-9105)
Goler Fine Imported Shoes (125 E Palace Ave # 125, 982-0924)
Friends of Goler,
Thursday, February 16th, Goler Shoes will join in an act of solidarity for our immigrant community who are a vital part of Santa Fe by closing in support of "A Day Without Immigrant" demonstrations. Goler is joining the nationwide protest against the Trump Administration's stance on immigration.
Goler will reopen on Friday, February 17th at 9am.
We believe in our Community. (Facebook)
Harry's Roadhouse (96 Old Las Vegas Hwy, 989-4629)
Due to the Day Without Immigrants Protest, we are unable to serve you and are closed. We support their voices and their actions. We look forward to seeing you Friday. We open at 7 AM. Thank you for your understanding. (Answering machine)
Izanami (21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, 982-9304)
Jambo Cafe (College Plaza Shopping Center, 2010 Cerrillos Rd, 473-1269)
Mobil Clean Car Wash (2907 Siringo Rd, 702-3061)
La Boca (72 W Marcy St, 982-3433)
Hello Friends....
In an act of solidarity with our customers, our community and our employees , La Boca will be joining a Nationwide protest against the aggressive and fascist stance on immigration taken by the Trump administration. We will be closed one day, Thursday, February 16th in an effort to support the "Day Without Immigrants" protests.
We will re open on Friday February 17th at 11:30 AMThank you for your patronage and support!Chef James Campbell Caruso, chef/owner (Facebook)
La Choza (905 Alarid St, 982-0909)
La Fogata Mexican Grill (112 W. San Francisco Street, 983-7302)
Jambo Café (2010 Cerrilos Rd., 473-1269)
Milad Persian Bistro (802 Canyon Road, 303-3581)
Milad Persian Bistro will be CLOSED Thursday February 16th to show our support and solidarity out of respect for our immigrant population in Santa Fe and nationwide. We will reopen on Friday the 17th. #adaywithoutimmigrants #miladbistro (Facebook)
Morada Latina (4985 Airport Rd, Ste A, 989-3889)
Nana Pancha (Food truck, 577-1265)
Palacio Café (209 E Palace Ave., 983-3505)
The Pantry (1820 Cerrilos Road, 986-0022)
Panaderia Zaragoza (3277 Cerrillos Road, 471-9383)
Estimados clientes Panaderia Zaragoza nos unimos a la buena causa ♡♡♡UN DIA SIN INMIGRANTES♡♡♡Cerraremos este Jueves 16 de Febrero 2017.☆ ☆☆La UNION hace la Fuerza! ☆☆☆Para el Viernes, horario regular. (Facebook)
Peace Pets (peacepetsluv.com)
Pizza Centro New York Style (418 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe Design Center, 988-8825)
Plaza Café Southside (3466 Zafarano Drive, 424-0755)
Los Potrillos (1947 Cerrillos, 992-0550)
La Providencia Pupuseria (Food truck, 231-8617)
Tacqueria Adelitas (3565 Cerrillos Road, 474-4919)The Ranch House (2571 Cristo's Road, 424-8900)
Santa Fe Bite (311 Old Santa Fe Trail, 982-0544)
Santa Fe Guitar Academy (621 Velarde St., 577-1447)
Santa Fe Style Builders LLC (2925 Rufina St., 926-3539)
Second Street Brewery (Original: 1814 2nd Street, 982-3030, Railyard: 1607 Paseo De Peralta #10, 989-3278)
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The Shed (113 E Palace Ave, 982-9030)
Letting all of our followers and future customers know: we apologize for such short notice and inconvenience this may have caused. We will be closed all day Thursday! Thank you for your understanding!
Southwest Plastering Co. (2925 Rufina St., 438-6599)
Taqueria La Hacienda (1622 Saint Michael’s Drive, 474-3431)
Tune Up Café (1115 Hickox St., 983-7060)
Vinaigrette (709 Don Cubero Alley, 820-9205)
A number of businesses around town chose to stay open for various reasons and with varying reaction by the community.
Boxcar (530 S. Guadalupe St., 988-7222)
The eatery stayed open with a modified menu and modified hours. It notified patrons through a Facebook post.
Cowgirl Hall of Fame (319 S. Guadalupe St., 982-2565)
The restaurant said on its Facebook page that it planned to donate 50 percent of the profits from "Mexican-inspired dishes," margaritas and Mexican beers as well as 10 percent of all sales to Somos Un Pueblo Unidos, a local immigrant-rights advocacy group.
Rowley Farmhouse Ales (1405 Maclovia St., 428-0719)
Owner Jeffrey Kaplan posted a message on Facebook.
Tecolote (1616 Saint Michael’s Drive, 988-1362)
The family-owned restaurant posted the following letter on its window explaining its decision to stay open. SFR phoned to ask more about the decision, but the restaurant was closed per its regular hours.
A letter posted at the Tecolote Cafe
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Tomasita's (500 S. Guadalupe St., 983-5721)
Owner George Gundrey spoke to SFR on the phone and says he learned of the protest yesterday at 3 p.m. Instead of closing the longtime Railyard eatery and its sister restaurant in the De Vargas Mall, Atrisco, Gundrey chose to donate a portion of his profits to a local English literacy group that has worked with a number of employees.
"Ironically," he says, "we're really busy today. So that donation will easily be $2,000-3,000."
Gundrey says none of his 81 employees asked for the day off and everyone showed up to work. Reaction from the community was generally supportive, Gundrey says, except for a pair of negative Facebook comments.
“I’m pretty sure one of the commenters didn’t even read what we planned to today,” he says.
