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New Mexico governor mobilizes National Guard to tackle crime emergency in Albuquerque

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque because of rising crime.
Albuquerque Police requested aid, citing the fentanyl crisis and an increase in juvenile violent crime.
The New Mexico National Guard will deploy to Albuquerque starting in mid-May to support city police.
Police Chief Medina said, "Having the National Guard on the ground would free up officers to patrol the streets."
The executive order frees state funds for the Guard, and training for 60-70 troops has already begun.

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KRQE News 13

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New Mexico National Guard begins training members to assist police in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico National Guard Thursday released more information about its deployment to support the Albuquerque Police Department along the Central Avenue corridor and other specific areas. The New Mexico National Guard said it has already started training personnel for "Operation Zia Shield." Between 60 and 70 guardsmen, all of whom volunteered for this mission, will receive their training in classrooms in the Santa …

3 days ago·Albuquerque, United States

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realnewsnow.com

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New Mexico’s Crime Dilemma: A Future Detained Between Drugs & Juvenile Offenses - Real News Now

Often, the association between New Mexico and crime is confined to the popular series, Breaking Bad. Surprisingly, however, Albuquerque confronts a severe crime wave, paralleling issues facing metropolises like Chicago, Washington, and New York City. This troubling scenario, still unknown to many, mirrors the multitude of complexities they have grappled with since the onset of 2020. New Mexico finds itself at the heart of a dual-faceted crime di…

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N.M. State Senators to Newsmax: National Guard Needed at Border

Two New Mexico Republican lawmakers told Newsmax on Thursday that the deployment of the National Guard in the state is misdirected and doesn’t address one larger issue driving up crime rates. State Sens. Ant Thornton and Nicole Tobiassen joined Newsmax’s “National Report” to react to New Mexico Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s order sending the National Guard to help out local authorities in Albuquerque amid its crime crisis. “Unfortunate…

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9NEWS Denver

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National Guard deployed to aid Albuquerque police amid crime increase

Watchdog groups have concerns that militarizing civilian law enforcement will lead to civil rights violations.

3 days ago·Denver, United States

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Washington Times

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Spike in juvenile crime, fentanyl in Albuquerque prompts deployment of New Mexico’s National Guard

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to Albuquerque as police in the state's largest city are overwhelmed by rising juvenile crime and a worsening fentanyl crisis.

4 days ago·United States

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Straight Arrow News

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New Mexico governor activates National Guard, declares emergency over crime

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency to address rising crime and the opioid crisis straining local law enforcement. Starting mid-May, 60 to 70 National Guard troops will assist Albuquerque police with non-law enforcement duties. The governor says the deployment aims to support officers while they focus on community safety. The ACLU of New Mexico warns the move could lead to increased profiling and the criminalizat…

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