New Mexico Declares Emergency Amidst Crime Surge | JQJO

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency for Rio Arriba County, including Española and nearby pueblos, due to a surge in violent crime and drug trafficking. Police calls have doubled in two years, with business calls quadrupling. Up to $750,000 in emergency funding has been authorized. The National Guard's involvement is not currently needed. The emergency declaration will remain in effect until the situation improves.