New Mexico Governor Declares State Of Emergency Due To Rampant Crime

Just two days after President Donald Trump took direct control of Washington, D.C.’s police force in an effort to bring down violent crime in the capital, New Mexico’s governor declared a state of emergency over what she described as an escalating...

New Mexico governor declares crime ‘emergency’ in Española, authorizes National Guard to assist Order similar to one governor issued in April for Albuquerque

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency declaration for the small city of Española and the surrounding area Wednesday, saying local police are overwhelmed with rising crime and drug overdose deaths. In an executive order, the governor...

Juvenile Injustice: The cause, solutions and roadblocks to fighting juvenile crime in New Mexico

Leaders across the state say kids killing other kids has become an epidemic in New Mexico. Data obtained by Target 7 shows that New Mexico is one of the deadliest states for juveniles in the country. While juvenile crime is down overall, murders...

State Of Emergency Declared Due To New Mexico Crime Rates

The crime rates in one, very small, area of New Mexico have gotten so bad the Governor has declared a "state of emergency" for the second time. New Mexico's Governor has declared a state of emergency for a small community with a population of only...

New Mexico governor declares state of emergency to combat surge of criminal activity

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Housing juvenile offenders in New Mexico: A lack of facilities and staff

Housing juvenile offenders has been a growing problem in New Mexico."That's the failure that we're seeing, and those are the repeat juveniles that we see over and over again. Everybody talks about the Kia Boys. This is what happens all the time....

New Mexico governor declares state of emergency in crime-riddled county after Trump’s DC crackdown

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in a New Mexico county riddled with violent crime and drug trafficking, two days after President Donald Trump activated the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and...

NMED, NMDOH Study Shows Military ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found In Blood Of Curry County New Mexico Residents

STATE News: SANTA FE — A first-of-its-kind blood testing study in New Mexico found that 99.7% participants living or working near Cannon Air Force Base had one or more per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” in their...

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...

Juvenile gun violence in New Mexico: A mother's journey through grief

Simple things can take people back to a simpler time, whether it’s an item or a smell that brings back those memories.For Nicole Chavez, the wrestling gym at Manzano High School is more than just a place where athletes compete and practice; it’s a...

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Declares State Of Emergency Due To ‘Surge In Violent Crime’ In County

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency Wednesday in a rural county of her state due to a surge in violent crime and drug trafficking. Grisham’s office announced in a press release that the state of...

New Mexico Governor Declares State of Emergency in Rio Arriba County Over Crime and Drug Crisis

Declaration follows President Trump’s federal intervention in Washington, D.C. policing. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County, citing surging violent...

New Mexico Declares Emergency Amid Soaring Crime and Drug Overdoses

Española, New Mexico — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to escalating violence and drug trafficking in Rio Arriba County, a region plagued by addiction and crime. The announcement comes as the governor...

Sandia Labs, Kirtland AFB reveal record-breaking economic impacts for New Mexico

Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in prison in shootings at officials' homes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A failed political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in the aftermath of the 2020 election. A jury...

Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at rivals' homes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A failed political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in the aftermath of the 2020 election. A...

Albuquerque couple indicted on charges related to harboring illegal aliens through rental properties

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico | Department of JusticeRyan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico | Department of Justice An Albuquerque couple, Nan Zhang and Sanjay Khurana, have been indicted on charges...

After slamming Trump’s DC move, Dem governor of New Mexico declares emergency in crime-ridden county

Just two days after President Donald Trump took control of Washington D.C.’s police force to crack down on violent crime… another Democrat-run city is declaring a public safety emergency. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a...

‘Forever chemicals’ detected in Clovis-area blood tests, New Mexico environmental officials say

An undated photo of Jaben Richards, a program manager at the state’s Groundwater Quality Bureau places a sign advertising blood testing in Curry County, New Mexico. Courtesy of New Mexico Envrionment Department × Key finding of the study was the...

Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at officials’ homes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A failed political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in the aftermath of the 2020 election. A...