A state of emergency has been declared by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for areas across Rio Arriba County.The emergency is for the city of Española and area pueblos in response to a ‘significant surge in violent crime, drug trafficking, and public safety threats.’ Police dispatches in Española and nearby areas have doubled in the last two years, according to the office of the governor. This includes police calls to businesses quadrupling over that time period.Lujan Grisham said the decision was made to support local partners and ensure public safety.”When our local leaders called for help to protect their communities, we responded immediately with decisive action,” Lujan Grisham said. “We are making every resource available to support our local partners on the ground and restore public safety and stability to these areas that have been hardest hit by this crisis.”The executive order authorizes up to $750,000 in emergency funding to the state Department of Homeland Security of Emergency ManagementThe declaration will remain in effect until deemed unnecessary. The decision was announced on Wednesday, Aug. 13.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
A state of emergency has been declared by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for areas across Rio Arriba County.
The emergency is for the city of Española and area pueblos in response to a ‘significant surge in violent crime, drug trafficking, and public safety threats.’
Police dispatches in Española and nearby areas have doubled in the last two years, according to the office of the governor. This includes police calls to businesses quadrupling over that time period.
Lujan Grisham said the decision was made to support local partners and ensure public safety.
“When our local leaders called for help to protect their communities, we responded immediately with decisive action,” Lujan Grisham said. “We are making every resource available to support our local partners on the ground and restore public safety and stability to these areas that have been hardest hit by this crisis.”
The executive order authorizes up to $750,000 in emergency funding to the state Department of Homeland Security of Emergency Management
The declaration will remain in effect until deemed unnecessary. The decision was announced on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
