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New Mexico Governor Declares State of Emergency in Rural County Afflicted by Crime, Drug Use
Emergency funding of $750,000 is authorized to combat doubling police calls and the highest overdose death rate in Rio Arriba County, officials said.
- On Wednesday, August 13, New Mexico's governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, issued an emergency declaration for Rio Arriba County, Española, and surrounding pueblos in response to a marked increase in violent crimes and drug-related activities.
- The declaration followed urgent calls from local governments and tribal officials seeking state intervention to address escalating crime and challenges from illicit drug use in northern New Mexico.
- Police dispatches in Española and nearby communities have more than doubled over the last two years, with calls to businesses increasing fourfold, amid a persistent fentanyl crisis contributing to the highest overdose mortality rates in Rio Arriba County.
- The executive order allocates up to $750,000 to the state's Homeland Security and Emergency Management agency to assist local authorities and enhance coordination of response activities.
- The declaration allows for National Guard activation if needed but no mission has been assigned yet, and will remain effective until authorities deem it unnecessary.
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New Mexico governor declares crime ‘emergency’ in Española, authorizes National Guard to assist
A Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office vehicle sits in front of a "no loitering" sign in Española last April. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced an emergency declaration aimed at dealing with rising crime in the small northern New Mexico city. (Photo by Patrick Lohmann / Source NM)Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency declaration for the small city of Española and the surrounding area Wednesday, saying local police are ov…
State of Emergency in New Mexico: Battling Crime and Trafficking
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency to combat rising crime and drug issues affecting northern regions, including Native American communities. The declaration allocates $750,000 for local and tribal responses to intensified violent and drug-related crimes, impacting public safety and social stability.
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