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New Mexico Governor Richardson Declares State of Emergency Along New Mexico Border With Mexico - Governor Makes $1.75 million available to assist state and local law enforcement in border communities [Executive Order 25-040]

August 12, 2005

State of New Mexico

Office of the Governor - News Release

Bill Richardson, Governor

For Immediate Release

Contact: Pahl Shipley 505-476-2202 or Pahl.Shipley@state.nm.us

Columbus, New Mexico - Governor Bill Richardson today issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency along the New Mexico-Mexico border, specifically in Dona Ana, Luna, Grant, and Hidalgo counties. The Governor made the announcement following a helicopter and ground tour of the border near Columbus, New Mexico.