Governor declares emergency in New Mexico counties hit by surge in violence and drug issues.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County and Española due to a surge in violent crime and drug trafficking. The declaration provides $750,000 in funding for local law enforcement and tribal officials. Police calls have doubled in the past two years, with a rise in drug overdose deaths and homelessness. The governor can also call on the National Guard if needed.