DOJ NEWS RELEASE

“The New Mexico Department of Justice has received the Governor’s letter and shares the deep concern expressed by communities across our state in response to these troubling reports. Fentanyl has devastated too many New Mexico families, and any allegation that dangerous drugs were knowingly allowed to reach our communities demands careful and serious attention. 

“While our office was already monitoring the situation, we are determining the appropriate next steps. New Mexicans deserve transparency, accountability, and the assurance that every law enforcement agency charged with protecting public safety is acting with the urgency this crisis requires.” 

– Lauren Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, New Mexico Department of Justice