The governor of New Mexico has declared a state of emergency in response to violent crime and drug trafficking across a swath of northern New Mexico, including two Native American pueblo communities.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in the city of Española and nearby areas in response to what she calls "a significant surge" in violent crime and drug trafficking.

The state of emergency was declared in Rio Arriba County, in response to a surge in drug trafficking, violent crime and public safety threats that have overwhelmed local resources.