Security fence, police no longer encircle New Mexico capitol

Security fence, police no longer encircle New Mexico capitol

Fence erected after riot in Washington, D.C.
Workers remove segments of the chain-link fence around the New Mexico state capitol in Santa Fe on March 27. The fence was erected by National Guardsman and State Police officers after Jan. 6, 2021, riots in Washington, D.C. The added security cost at least $700,000 with over $15,000 going for the fence rental, according to a March 12, 2021, response from state officials that did not include the cost of removing it.

Security fence, police no longer encircle New Mexico capitol

Workers remove segments of the chain-link fence around the New Mexico state capitol in Santa Fe on March 27. The fence was erected by National Guardsman and State Police officers after Jan. 6, 2021, riots in Washington, D.C. The added security cost at least $700,000 with over $15,000 going for the fence rental, according to a March 12, 2021, response from state officials that did not include the cost of removing it.
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