Surging crime: New Mexico’s governor declares emergency; comes days after Trump took control of DC police

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, due to escalating violence and drug trafficking, particularly driven by fentanyl. The declaration allocates $750,000 to bolster local law enforcement and emergency management. This action follows rising concerns from local and tribal leaders about the overwhelming impact on communities and resources.