United States Army

New Mexico Guard’s Zia Shield initiative supports community safety efforts

The New Mexico National Guard’s Joint Task Force Zia Shield continues to support the Española community as part of an ongoing effort ...
KRQE Blogs

Speed cameras proposed to Española city council after study finds high numbers of speeding

ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A police chief in northern New Mexico is trying get the city to add speed cameras. According to a speed study from last year, only 14% of drivers follow the limit on a popular ...
KOAT Albuquerque

National Guard to support Española police in crime-fighting efforts

FEEL LIKE FALL OUT THERE AS WE HEAD INTO TOMORROW. WELL, THE NATIONAL GUARD WILL SOON BE DEPLOYED TO ESPANOLA. JASON MCNABB SAT DOWN WITH ESPANOLA POLICE CHIEF TODAY TO ASK WHAT HE ENVISIONS FOR THE ...
KRQE Blogs

New Mexico National Guard talking with Española officials about potential partnership

“This is just a regular day in Española. It’s ridiculous,” said one lawmaker during the Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee hearing. The lawmaker shared her firsthand experience of her family’s ...
Albuquerque Journal

OPINION: Española's crisis demands more than judgment

A recent viral video labeled Española, New Mexico, the “drug capital” of the United States. It showed haunting images — unhoused individuals, shuttered buildings and streets painted with despair. But ...