US EditionNational Guard members heading to Albuquerque to help police fight crime
- New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the National Guard will deploy 60 to 70 personnel to Albuquerque to address rising juvenile crime and the fentanyl crisis, citing the need for "immediate intervention."
- Juvenile crime in New Mexico has spiked, highlighted by the arrest of minors aged 11, 13, and 15 connected to a recent murder case, emphasizing the youth crime issue in the city.
- The fentanyl crisis is worsening, with 65 percent of overdose deaths in 2023 involving fentanyl, as reported by the New Mexico Department of Health.
- Critics, including New Mexico Republican Party Executive Director Leticia Muñoz, argued that the deployment is insufficient and called for more substantial measures like bail reform.
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National Guard members heading to Albuquerque to help police fight crime
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, says it needs the National Guard to help local police control crime. The New Mexico governor has declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque, clearing the way for several dozen troops to be deployed there. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.
Democratic Governor Accused of Trying to 'Coddle Juveniles' After Details of National Guard Deployment Come Out
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, announced a high-profile deployment of the National Guard to Albuquerque to combat rising juvenile crime and the fentanyl epidemic. But new details […] The post Democratic Governor Accused of Trying to 'Coddle Juveniles' After Details of National Guard Deployment Come Out appeared first on The Western Journal.
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close Video New Mexico GOP executive director says Dem governor’s plan to send National Guard to Albuquerque isn’t enough New Mexico Republican Party Executive Director Leticia Muñoz tells Fox News Digital that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s move to send the National Guard to Albuquerque isn’t enough. Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account – free of charge. By…
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