Sixty to 70 New Mexico National Guard soldiers will be deployed to the city starting in mid-May after Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency for the city due to a significant increase in crime there.
“The safety of New Mexicans is my top priority,” she said in a statement. “By deploying our National Guard to support [Albuquerque Police Department] with essential duties, we’re ensuring that trained police officers can focus on what they do best — keeping our communities safe. This partnership represents our commitment to addressing the fentanyl crisis and juvenile crime with every resource at our disposal.”
The city’s police chief, Harold Medina, requested the state National Guard in a memorandum to Lujan Grisham on March 31, citing the fentanyl epidemic and
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