National Guard: New Mexico’s governor called in state troops to address crime issues. Here’s how they’re being used

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, National Guard troops are assisting local police by monitoring dispatch calls and securing crime scenes to address a surge in crime, as requested by the city’s police amid a state of emergency declared by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Unlike federal deployments in other cities, these troops, unarmed and focused on support roles, reflect a collaborative approach with local governments to combat issues like drug trafficking and violent crime.

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