Officers Searching All Vehicles
Forest Service Law Enforcement have set up what is described as “Shakedown Checkpoints” and are engaging in Intimidating Tactics in an effort to provoke an incident with Rainbow Gatherers. Reports coming out of Parque Venado, the area of the Santa Fe National Forest where Rainbows are assembling, portray an excessive and unreasonable police presence. Individuals said that all vehicles are being stopped and searched at the roadblock on FS Road 69 which is referred to as “Checkpoint Charlie” by the Rainbows because of the atmosphere of intimidation caused by dogs and somber Law Enforcement. Night Raids by Paintball Gun carrying FS Officers claiming to be searching for someone have occurred on two consecutive nights. During the day, Rainbows are reporting speeding convoys of FS Vehicles which pull into Rainbow encampments and threaten tickets for littering.
Town Meeting Addresses Local Concerns
The town meeting in Cuba, NM held on Wednesday is said to have gone well and helped to reassure misinformed townspeople who had become fearful of the impact of the Gathering on their community by Forest Service Propaganda. There was mention at the meeting that local residents as well as Gatherers should make sure that they obey all traffic and vehicle regulations since the FS Law Enforcement is know to target things like objects hanging from rear view mirrors and other minor violations.
Gatherers and locals where urged to know their Legal Rights and to carry a camera or camcorder at all times for their protection against unlawful police actions.
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