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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Morgan Lee

State of emergency declared in New Mexico following rise in crime and drug use

New Mexico's Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency across a significant portion of the state's northern region - (AP)

New Mexico's Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency across a significant portion of the state's northern region, citing a surge in violent crime and drug trafficking.

The declaration, issued on Wednesday, makes $750,000 available to local governments and tribal communities grappling with the crisis.

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