New Mexico governor declares state of emergency due to crime in Albuquerque

Published April 9, 2025 4:52pm ET



Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) is deploying the state’s National Guard to Albuquerque after declaring a state of emergency for the city.

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.

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