New Mexico GOP Headquarters Damaged in ‘Deliberate Act of Arson’
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The Republican Party’s headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was reportedly damaged in an act of arson. The fire was controlled within five minutes and resulted in no injuries but did burn the entryway and cause smoke damage throughout the building. The incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, including the local fire department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives.
Republican Party Headquarters in New Mexico Damaged in Alleged Arson
The Republican Party of New Mexico was targeted in an alleged act of arson damaging the headquarters in Albuquerque early Sunday morning.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue, dispatched to the scene just before 6 a.m., brought the fire under control within five minutes. The fire burned the entryway and left smoke damage throughout the building, as reported by Lt. Jason Fejer, a spokesman for the fire department.
The incident is being investigated as an act of arson by local fire department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives.
Federal authorities are investigating the incident, confirmed by Albuquerque Police Department. However, no further details or arrests have been disclosed.
The Republican Party of New Mexico believes this fire was not an isolated incident, with spray-painted letters “ICE=KKK” found on the premises. The party has been critically vocal about a new aggressive effort to target illegal immigration.
The Democratic Party of New Mexico condemned the act, calling for peaceful discourse and organization as the approach to political differences.
Amy Barela, the chairwoman of the Republican Party of New Mexico, reported an alarm triggered hours before the fire, and mentioned previous incidents of a bomb threat and vandalism.
“We completely condemn violence,” Ms. Barela stated, expressing relief that the incident did not result in injuries.
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