In Albuquerque, resident Will Stephens expresses frustration over drug users loitering near his home, amid a city struggling with drug abuse, crime, and homelessness. In response, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the deployment of National Guard members to assist police, focusing on freeing up officers to combat juvenile crime and drug issues; this comes as Albuquerque sees a slight decrease in homicides. While some residents welcome the move, concerns about increased policing and potential civil rights violations persist, prompting caution among advocacy groups.