Arsonists firebomb New Mexico GOP’s Albuquerque headquarters

Early Sunday morning, a shocking act of arson targeted the Republican Party of New Mexico’s (RPNM) headquarters in Albuquerque, leaving the building’s entryway destroyed and defaced with hateful graffiti reading “ICE=KKK.” This brazen and deliberate attack, driven by hatred and intolerance, is a direct assault on our values, freedoms, and the fundamental right to political expression.

“This horrific act is not just an attack on the Republican Party—it’s an attack on democracy and the principles that underpin our nation,” said RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela. “We are deeply relieved that no one was harmed in what could have been a tragic and deadly incident. Those who resort to violence to undermine our state and nation must be held accountable, and our state leaders must take decisive action to ensure these cowardly attacks are met with zero tolerance.”

This attack is not an isolated incident. It reflects a growing and deeply troubling pattern of politically motivated violence that has spread across the nation. As Barela pointed out, such incidents have been fueled, in part, by the silence and implicit encouragement from progressive leaders who refuse to condemn these acts.

“Their failure to stand against political violence has created an environment where attacks like this are not only possible but increasingly frequent,” said Barela. “The lack of accountability and the unwillingness of many to denounce such behavior only emboldens those who wish to silence dissent and intimidate political opponents.”

RPNM is working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), local law enforcement, and federal investigators to ensure that every piece of evidence is collected and those responsible for this attack are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. “We will not allow New Mexico’s broken criminal justice system to dilute the seriousness of this attack,” Barela emphasized. “Justice must be served, and these criminals must be held accountable.”

The Republican Party of New Mexico remains resolute in its mission to protect free speech and defend the rights of all New Mexicans. Barela stressed that the party will not be intimidated or silenced by acts of political violence. “We will emerge from this stronger, more united, and more determined to fight for the people of New Mexico and the future of our country,” she declared.

Barela also pointed out the historical irony of the attack, drawing parallels between the Democratic Party’s historical support of oppressive institutions like the Ku Klux Klan, Jim Crow laws, and slavery and the modern-day tactics used to suppress free speech and intimidate political opposition. “Today, we see the same dangerous tendencies play out in new forms—attempts to suppress free speech, silence dissent, and use fear to control the political narrative,” she said.

“Our fight is not just for our party—it’s for every New Mexican who wants a safer, freer, and more accountable state,” said Barela. “We will never back down.”

Just yesterday, Democrat U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez told attendees at a town hall to be “agitators,” and that call apparently has had a response from the most violent agitators seeking to cause fear through apparent domestic terrorism.