New Mexico, National Guard and state of emergency
Digest more
On Monday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller came out strongly against President Donald Trump's announcement he was taking over law enforcement in Washington and calling in
A federal appeals court blocked New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for gun purchases, ruling that it likely infringes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights.
"Two cities, two different deployments of the National Guard. The differences are kind of significant in Albuquerque," KOAT legal expert John Day said.
8don MSN
New Mexico governor declares state of emergency in rural county afflicted by crime, drug use
The governor of New Mexico has declared a state of emergency in response to violent crime and drug trafficking across a swath of northern New Mexico, including two Native American pueblo communities.
The New Mexico National Guard swiftly responded to a devastating flooding event in Ruidoso on July 8, 2025, with 2 teams of 2 Guardsmen performing 9
Deployed to classrooms in New Mexico to help with crippling staff shortages, National Guard troops are employing their informal motto, “Semper Gumby” — Always Flexible.
In New Mexico, Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina called it a crucial time for the National Guard to provide support that gives police officers more time to patrol the streets for crime.
New Mexico Army National Guard specialist Michael Stockwell kneels while helping Alamogordo High School freshman Aiden Cruz with a geology assignment, at Alamogordo High School,Tuesday, Feb. 8 ...