Governor declares emergency in Española and Rio Arriba County over rise in crime
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County, Española, and the surrounding pueblos due to increases in crime. In a news release, the officials said police calls in Española and the area have more than doubled in the last two years, and police calls to businesses have quadrupled. Rio Arriba County is dealing with the highest overdose rate in the state as well.
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The executive order provides up to $750,000 in emergency funding for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to coordinate a response. The declaration will stay in effect until the main is spent or assistance is no longer needed.
Wednesday evening, the governor's office clarified the executive order, saying that while the order states that they could be used in Española, there are no immediate plans to deploy them there.
The Republican Party of New Mexico sent this statement including a statement from Española City Councilor Sam Ledoux:
I am pleased that the governor is addressing the out-of-control crime in our community. It has long been overrun and not addressed. Fentanyl has overwhelmed our law enforcement and this seems to be a step in the right direction to protecting our citizens.
Española City Councilor Sam LeDoux
'This community is long overdue in receiving help to combat the out-of-control crime caused by soft on crime policies. While I hope the deployment of the National Guard will provide real assistance, the people of Española deserve more than just street counselors and the PSA-like model in Albuquerque — they deserve action that addresses the root of the problem.
Thanks to President Trump's America First policies and his decisive action to secure the border, we have already begun to see crime rates decrease nationally. Now, it's time to put New Mexicans first by ensuring those who commit crimes are caught and held accountable.'
The Republican Party of New Mexico continues to call for stronger enforcement, meaningful reforms, and policies that put the safety of New Mexicans first.
Amy Barela, Republican Party of New Mexico Chairwoman
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