New Mexico immigrant advocates warn of ‘uptick’ in ICE arrests in Albuquerque

Members of New Mexico immigrant advocacy groups and local elected officials warned Wednesday that they’ve seen a sharp increase in federal immigration arrests in Albuquerque in recent days, following a similar surge in Santa Fe the week prior.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 26, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Members of New Mexico immigration advocacy groups and local elected officials warned Wednesday that they’ve seen a sharp increase in federal immigration arrests in Albuquerque in recent days.

Within the last week or so, group leaders said they’ve received far more phone calls than usual from relatives of Albuquerque residents arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

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At a news conference Wednesday, members of …

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