New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham asks AG to investigate federal agents who let fentanyl cross into NM

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has directed Attorney General Raúl Torrez to probe Drug Enforcement Administration agents accused of allowing a flood of fentanyl pills into New Mexico. This move highlights the escalating battle against opioid epidemics, which have claimed thousands of lives nationwide. The investigation aims to uncover if there was negligence or misconduct by federal agents, potentially affecting New Mexico's fight against drug trafficking and its devastating social impacts. The action underscores the state's urgency in addressing the opioid crisis, which has strained public health resources.