The recent deployment of 60 to 70 National Guard members to Albuquerque has sparked a flurry of reactions — ranging from public safety hopes to concerns over militarizing civilian law enforcement.

Roughly 60 to 70 New Mexico National Guard members were requested by Albuquerque's police chief in order to fulfill 'non-law enforcement duties" and free up officers' time.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in New Mexico’s largest city, saying that a significant increase in crime in Albuquerque warrants the help of the New Mexico ...

In a letter to the governor, Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina outlined what areas National Guard personnel would be helping officers with.