The Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, has declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque due to a significant rise in crime, including a spike in juvenile crime and issues related to drug abuse, such as fentanyl. In response, the governor has authorized the deployment of the National Guard to support local law enforcement efforts in addressing these pressing issues. The collaboration has faced criticism from organizations like the ACLU, which have raised concerns about civil liberties and the implications of military involvement in policing. This deployment marks a rare instance of the National Guard being utilized in a domestic crime crisis.