National Guard Sent to Albuquerque in Plain Clothes Amid Crime Uptick

National Guard sent to Albuquerque in plain clothes amid crime uptick

With crime remaining prevalent in New Mexico’s largest city, state leaders are sending in the National Guard to support local police efforts, but residents might not recognize the soldiers if they see them. Albuquerque has seen an influx in violence tied to a growing fentanyl crisis and an increase in offenses committed at the hands of youth. In response, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham authorized the deployment to help restore public safety and rel…

National Guard troops deployed to Albuquerque unarmed, not in military uniform

Albuquerque, New Mexico — Outside his motorcycle shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, James Grice every day clears trash before he can open his doors to customers.  “All around the building, it’s just a daily thing,” said Grice, owner of J&L Motorsports, who added that he also sometimes has to clear away unhoused people. “Yeah… I got someone sleeping right there right now.” There are bullet holes in his shop’s windows, and Grice and officers with th…

National Guard troops deployed to crime-plagued Albuquerque are unarmed and not in military uniform

Unlike the California National Guard troops that were deployed by President Trump to Los Angeles, the Guard members deployed in Albuquerque are not armed or in military uniform.

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With crime remaining prevalent in New Mexico’s largest city, state leaders are sending in the National Guard to support local police efforts, but residents might not recognize the soldiers if they see them. Albuquerque has seen an influx in violence tied to a growing fentanyl crisis and an increase in offenses committed at the hands of youth. In response, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham authorized the deployment to help restore public safety and rel…