| Congressman Gabe Vasquez introduced critical bipartisan legislation to keep border communities safe by cracking down on drug cartels and human traffickers targeting vulnerable communities – especially children. With the No More Narcos Act and the Stop COYOTES Act, Vasquez is delivering common-sense public safety solutions – working across the aisle to keep families safe, dismantle criminal networks, and support local law enforcement.
The No More Narcos Act earned the support of the president of New Mexico’s American Federation of Teachers for its commitment to protecting children, and both of Vasquez’s bills have earned strong backing from local law enforcement officials for their efforts to strengthen public safety across the region.
Vasquez also met with border city law enforcement, school district representatives and other community leaders at a public safety roundtable to discuss the need for investment in drug education for children.
- “Representing 180 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, I’ve had the opportunity to hear directly from law enforcement, educators, and families about the very real challenges posed by transnational criminal organizations in border towns. My bipartisan bills strengthen our ability to disrupt cartel activity, protect our kids from exploitation, and equip local law enforcement with the tools and coordination they need to keep communities safe.” – Rep. Vasquez
- “New Mexico’s educators are on the frontlines of keeping our communities safe, and we know that protecting our students from the influence of criminal organizations requires both vigilance and leadership.” – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Whitney Holland
- “Through these bills, Rep. Vasquez is leading on the sort of real-world solutions that will crack down on criminals to actually make our schools and streets safer. Working collaboratively with a common goal will ensure our border region stays safe and continues to thrive.” – Sunland Park Police Chief Eric Lopez
- “These bills strike the right balance between prevention, education, and enforcement, and they send a strong message that exploiting our kids or flooding our communities with fentanyl will not be tolerated.” – Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story
Read more HERE in the Border Report and HERE in Source New Mexico. |
