The declaration enables the release of up to $750,000 in emergency funding to bolster local law enforcement and stabilize communities.

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency​ in the city of Española and nearby areas in response to what she calls "a significant surge" in violent crime and drug trafficking.

The governor of New Mexico declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to violent crime and drug trafficking across a swath of northern New Mexico, including two Native American pueblo communities.

The update carries significance for American travelers and the U.S. government as it warns of homicide, carjacking, robbery and kidnappings.

The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Mexico on Tuesday, Aug. 12, urging American travelers to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the popular Caribbean destination. The North American country is issued a Level 2 designation "due to terrorism,

The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Mexico this week, urging Americans to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the country.