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"The declaration says the region "has been devastated by the ravages and terror of human smuggling, drug smuggling, kidnapping, murder, destruction of property and the death of livestock. ...
"[It] is in an extreme state of disrepair and is inadequately funded or safeguarded to protect the lives and property of New Mexican citizens."
The move makes $750,000 in state emergency funds available to Dona Ana, Luna, Grant and Hidalgo counties.
Richardson pledged an additional $1 million in assistance for the area, his office said in a news release.
Richardson -- a Democrat who served in President Clinton's Cabinet -- criticized the "total inaction and lack of resources from the federal government and Congress" in helping protect his state's residents along the border."
Ja, the governor is a liberal.
To be fair though it just ain't S. and Central Americans. I know of some European illegal immigrants I'ld like to beat with a shovel right now.
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