No injuries have yet been reported.“It’s very early in the investigation. I know they are reviewing our camera footage and neighboring camera footage as well,” said party chairwoman Amy Barela.Political leaders across the state shared statements on the alleged arson online.“Political violence is unacceptable, including the arson attack on New Mexico’s GOP (Grand Old Party) headquarters. The perpetrators must be held accountable. Every American should be able to freely and safely participate in our democracy,” Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez posted to X, formerly Twitter.“At my town hall yesterday, I spoke about love in action – about the importance of showing respect and listening. That is what we need right now.”Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said: “We do not yet know the full details of the fire early this morning at the Republican Party’s headquarters, but let me be clear, arson is a violent and cowardly act that has no place in our city... Politically motivated crimes of any kind are unacceptable.”District councilors also condemned acts of political violence and said they were grateful no one was harmed.
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