IN THE MEANTIME, THE NEW MEXICO CRUSADERS FOR JUSTICE HOSTING THEIR SECOND ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT, CELEBRATING THE EASTER SEASON EARLY IN MEMORY OF THOSE LOST TOO SOON. THE LOCAL ORGANIZATION WILL STARTED BY THREE MOTHERS WHO ALL LOST THEIR SONS TO GUN VIOLENCE IN THE DUKE CITY. WE SPOKE TO ONE OF THEM ABOUT THE REASON FOR THIS EVENT. WE WANT TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE GUN VIOLENCE AND TO THE TO THE PEOPLE THAT WE HAVE LOST AND TO HONOR THEM TODAY, BECAUSE THEY’RE NOT ABLE TO BE WITH US FOR FOR THE HOLIDAY. SHE SAYS HER SON, ANTONIO, LOVED EASTER. THAT’
Crusaders' Easter egg hunt is joyful and reflective
Groups honor victims of gun violence with a fun frolic in park
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Updated: 10:52 AM MDT Apr 2, 2023
Easter can be a wondrous event, especially with spring sunshine and lots of youngsters running around, searching for Easter eggs.For the New Mexico Crusaders for Justice, sponsors for the second year, this well-attended event at North Domingo Baca Park in Albuquerque had a deeper meaning as well."We want to bring awareness to the gun violence and to the people that we have lost, and to honor them today, because they're not able to be with us for the holiday," said Sally Sanchez, a co-founder of the group, which has four chapters, and counting, around the state. "The midday event included a brunch a D.J., food and games — and an egg hunt, of course."I mean, it was just amazing," Sanchez said. "We have had so many people here today, and it just — it warms my heart to be able to look and to bring our community together."
Easter can be a wondrous event, especially with spring sunshine and lots of youngsters running around, searching for Easter eggs.
For the New Mexico Crusaders for Justice, sponsors for the second year, this well-attended event at North Domingo Baca Park in Albuquerque had a deeper meaning as well.
"We want to bring awareness to the gun violence and to the people that we have lost, and to honor them today, because they're not able to be with us for the holiday," said Sally Sanchez, a co-founder of the group, which has four chapters, and counting, around the state. "
The midday event included a brunch a D.J., food and games — and an egg hunt, of course.
"I mean, it was just amazing," Sanchez said. "We have had so many people here today, and it just — it warms my heart to be able to look and to bring our community together."
