Republican Party office in Los Lunas hit by break-in
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Thieves broke into an office space shared by several members of the Republican Party on Tuesday. Lawmakers are now calling for changes as the state continues to grapple with its growing crime problem.
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Senator Joshua Sanchez (R-Bosque) expressed his frustration, 'When they told me that we were broken into, I was like, you know, here it goes again. Now it's close to home.'
He wasn't surprised by the incident. 'We also got laptops put in, all of our phones put in, all the desks set up. So, everything that was on the desks was taken, the laptops were taken, anything that had to do with IT was kind of just sweeped up in a bag, and supposedly the guy made off with it,' he said.
The break-in occurred at the Republican Party's office in Valencia County, located at the transportation center in Los Lunas. The party is only weeks away from its planned celebration of its announced use. Sen. Sanchez commented, 'I've been working out of town, I was driving out of town, and I got a text message yesterday telling me that we had been broken into, and just, we're barely getting the office set up.'
This is not the first time a building used by Republicans has been vandalized this year. Last month, the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters was also broken into and had its front entrance set on fire.
At this time, there is no indication that this most recent incident was politically motivated. Sanchez noted, 'You know, it's pretty secured area, but it is a high traffic area. It's right there at the Rail Runner. The Transportation Center in Los Lunas is right there where the Rail Runner makes a stop.'
He emphasized that New Mexico's crime problem is out of control and needs to be addressed: 'You know, I've said it before, and I'll say it again, you know, New Mexico people are sick and tired of just giving these criminals a hug and a lollipop, and they just go on about their business.'
KRQE News 13 reached out to the Los Lunas Police Depratment for more information,n but have not received a response.
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