| Albuquerque, September 2—The following is a statement from Republican Party of New Mexico Executive Director Kim Skaggs on a proposed legislative plan to address violent crime from Albuquerque House Democrats. “While it’s encouraging that Democrats finally realize that violent crime has rocked Albuquerque to its core, this announcement is merely to mollify the public as pressure intensifies to tackle this ongoing crisis. It’s political theater at its finest. This so-called “crime-fighting” initiative is short on specifics, weak, vague, lacks any insight into the problem and appears to be a Band-Aid approach. The plan is chock full of clichés, offering little on substance and details as to how to truly fight this problem and change the Albuquerque landscape. Where were Democrats the past few years when Republicans offered comprehensive anti-crime bills? They turned their heads and consistently tossed legislation into the trash bin. Let’s hope Democrats this time are serious about Albuquerque’s crime epidemic and finally do something.” |
| The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) advances the ideals of individual liberties for the advancement of its citizens and the greater prosperity of our communities throughout New Mexico. Led by an Executive Board and its Chairman, former NM Congressman Steve Pearce, RPNM serves all New Mexicans via its headquarters in Albuquerque and can be contacted at (505) 298-3662. |
