New Mexico Governor Declares State of Emergency in Española Amid Violent Crime Surge
New Mexico Governor Declares State of Emergency in Española Amid Violent Crime Surge New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency for areas across Rio Arriba County, specifically targeting the city of Española and surrounding pueblo communities. The declaration, announced on Wednesday, August 13th, comes in response to a significant surge in violent crime, drug trafficking, and escalating public safety threats. According to the Governor’s office, police dispatches in Española and nearby areas have doubled over…