Six months after National Guard troops began assisting the Albuquerque Police Department in an unprecedented move, the city confirmed Tuesday the program is winding down this week — though officials never publicly announced the conclusion of the more than $2 million effort.
Asked by City Desk, APD spokesman Gilbert Gallegos confirmed in an email late Tuesday afternoon it is his understanding “the National Guard is winding down its duties in Albuquerque this week.” He did not provide specifics on when operations would end or the deployment’s total cost.
The response came after City Desk contacted APD, the governor’s office and the National Guard on Monday seeking confirmation on the deployment’s status.
ABC News correspondent Martha Raddatz reported Sunday on “This Week” that the Albuquerque National Guard deployment was “set to expire today,” noting differences between New Mexico’s collaborative approach and President Trump’s federal deployments in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles…