National Guard troops deployed to crime-plagued Albuquerque are unarmed and not in military uniforms

In Albuquerque’s Central Avenue Corridor, business owner James Grice faces daily challenges from crime, including drug use and violence, prompting New Mexico’s Governor to deploy the National Guard for support. Despite a reported drop in violent crime, local police express concerns about the unarmed Guard’s effectiveness in addressing the area’s severe issues.

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