New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is set to visit Las Cruces this Thursday for a public safety town hall. The Governor’s office announced the event on July 23, highlighting her intention to engage with the community on this critical issue.
“Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,” said Lujan Grisham.
“The town hall in Las Cruces this Thursday is an opportunity to hear directly from New Mexicans grappling with the state’s crime problem and collaborate as a community on effective strategies to enhance public safety statewide.”
The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on July 25 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, located at 680 E. University Ave. It is free and open to the public.
According to the source, for those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available on the Governor’s Facebook page.
Public safety has been a key focus for Governor Lujan Grisham. Recently, a special session of the New Mexico Legislature was called on July 18 to address various public safety measures.
Unfortunately, the session ended after just five hours, leaving many of the Governor’s proposals unaddressed.
Lujan Grisham’s proposals included enhancing penalties for felons in possession of weapons, considering competency and involuntary commitment legislation, criminalizing loitering on medians, and mandating the statewide reporting of crime data by all agencies. However, only one bill was passed during the session.
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This $103 million legislation aims to support recovery efforts from the Salt Fork and Salt Fires in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation, fund assisted outpatient treatment programs for the Administrative Office of the Courts, and cover the costs of the special session.
The Governor’s town hall in Las Cruces will provide an opportunity for community members to voice their concerns and contribute to the discussion on improving public safety across New Mexico.