DEA Under Fire in New Mexico

New Mexico’s governor is demanding a criminal probe into the DEA after revelations that federal agents allegedly let hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills flood the state over two years—claiming the move endangered lives and violated state law. While the DEA argues its strategy was lawful and aimed at targeting major traffickers, critics say it sacrificed public safety in a state already devastated by the opioid crisis. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called the actions “reckless and dangerous,” vowing accountability, while lawmakers and a whistleblower push for federal investigations amid a 21% surge in overdose deaths in New Mexico—unlike the national trend. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c44342a64e579e5