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New Mexico GOP Headquarters Damaged in Suspected Arson Attack

Federal and local authorities are investigating the fire and graffiti at the Albuquerque office as a politically motivated act of arson.

  • The Republican Party of New Mexico's headquarters in Albuquerque was set on fire early Sunday, with 'ICE=KKK' spray-painted on the building.
  • The fire caused significant damage to the entryway and smoke damage throughout the building, but no injuries were reported.
  • Federal and local agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are treating the incident as arson and have found incendiary materials at the scene.
  • Surveillance footage of the incident exists but has not been released, as requested by law enforcement to aid the investigation.
  • Both Republican and Democratic leaders have condemned the attack, calling for accountability and emphasizing the need for peaceful political discourse.
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