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ICE Arrests Increase in New Mexico Cities Despite Sanctuary Laws

August 28, 2026
Two law enforcement officers are shown from the back, wearing jackets labeled “POLICE ICE,” standing close together in a dimly lit environment.

8.28.26 – Immigrant advocates and local government officials say they are seeing and hearing about increased federal immigration enforcement in Santa Fe and Albuquerque in recent weeks. Santa Fe-based immigration attorney Allegra Love, Albuquerque City Councilor Stephanie Telles and Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa discuss recent ICE activity in the two cities and the limits…

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ICE Activity Ramps Up; NM’s Early Dem Primary Slot

August 27, 2026
A group of people stands on steps as a woman speaks at a podium. Many hold signs with “Immigrant Friendly” messages. A banner behind them reads “El Centro.”.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, immigrant advocates and local government officials say they’re seeing and hearing about increased federal immigration arrests in Santa Fe and Albuquerque in recent weeks. Host Nash Jones takes you to a news conference at Albuquerque-based nonprofit EL CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos where City Councilor Stephanie Telles and…

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