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Governor calls for investigation into DEA for allowing fentanyl to flood New Mexico streets
By Jordan Honeycutt at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham slammed the feds on Wednesday night for allowing tens of thousands of fentanyl pills onto New Mexico streets. Governor Lujan Grisham said that she's appalled by an Associated Press investigation citing one of the several instances whe...
Key takeaway Governor Lujan Grisham said that she's appalled by an Associated Press investigation citing one of the several instances where the United States Drug Enforcement Administration watched as 74,000 [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The situation in New Mexico has significant implications for El Paso , given the cities' shared border and the ease with which illicit substances can cross state lines. El Paso's own struggles with fentanyl and other opioids make it crucial for local authorities to monitor the situation in New Mexico and assess potential vulnerabilities in their own law enforcement strategies. The fact that tens of thousands of fentanyl pills were allowed to flood New Mexico streets raises questions about the effectiveness of federal and state cooperation in combating the opioid crisis. As El Paso continues to grapple with the consequences of opioid addiction, it is likely that local leaders will be watching the developments in New Mexico closely, looking for lessons to apply to their own efforts to stem the tide of fentanyl and other dangerous substances.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham slammed the feds on Wednesday night for allowing tens of thousands of fentanyl pills onto New Mexico streets. Governor Lujan Grisham said that she's appalled by an Associated Press investigation citing one of the several instances whe...
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