Core Points - New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in northern regions to address escalating violent crime and drug trafficking issues [1] - The emergency declaration includes areas such as Española and surrounding regions, with $750,000 allocated for emergency resources [1] - The number of emergency calls in Española has more than doubled in the past two years, with police presence in commercial areas tripling [1] Group 1 - The emergency declaration is primarily focused on Rio Arriba County, which has been significantly affected by opioid abuse and overdose deaths [2] - The county has seen the emergence of homeless camps in densely populated areas due to the drug crisis [2] - In 2023, 65% of overdose deaths in New Mexico were linked to fentanyl, with Rio Arriba County having the highest overdose death rate [2] Group 2 - Local officials from the Santa Clara Pueblo community have urgently called for state intervention to address public safety crises caused by fentanyl and alcohol abuse [2] - The community has already spent considerable resources to protect children affected by parental drug addiction [2] - The situation has escalated beyond isolated communities, affecting broader areas with rising crime rates and homelessness [2]