New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in the city of Española and nearby areas in response to what she calls "a significant surge" in violent crime and drug trafficking.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County, Española, and the surrounding pueblos due to increases in crime. In a news release, the officials said police calls in Española and the area have more than doubled in the last two years,

In a move rife with political undertones, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Española and its surrounding