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.
I believe that it’s not just the silence of the Democrat leadership but also the silence of the moral majority. Need these people caught, tried, and given life sentences
I absolutely agree!!!!! The demonRATS are resorting to more and more vicious attacks, which requires the rest of us to arm and protect ourselves, our families, and our property. This must end. I’m glad the feds are investigating this, because leaving it up to our sorry-ass state would result in nothing happening.
I DIDN’T SEE ON THE MORNING NEWS ANY GOV’T OFFICIAL DECRYING THIS CRIMINAL EVENT. OR DID I MISS IT?
Nope, they don’t have a problem with it, and even encourage it.
Don’t expect anything from the Democrats. Clean up the mess and get the scums that did it. If they’re caught and convicted, I doubt if they’ll do any hard time. I think they get 2000.00 bucks if they do time. 🤔 I think.
Classic communofascist terrorism.
It’s ironic how they always claim the opposition are the fascists, while they perpetrate violence to suppress political views outside their own.
I wonder if these communofascists are even citizens? They could be from anywhere given the state of our border…
When I was reading this, I could only think of Krystalnacht.
There is NO doubt that this was originated, organized, and carried out by members of New Mexico’s extreme socialist democrats, and there will be ZERO consequences for their actions as they control every aspect of the NM government, and there is not ONE of them with enough spine to speak out against the machine, lest they be cancelled and run out of their positions of power.
This is an act of desperation that cannot be deemed acceptable in New Mexico, or anywhere else. It is a statement of resistance to law and order, while claiming non-republicans should follow the example. I urge all citizens, regardless of party ideology, to stand for peace, not terror.
I think I hear Paul Revere saddling his horse.
Anyone want to make a list of the “silent supporters” promoting and protecting these activities?
It’s safe to assume, anyone that doesn’t publicly denounce this act is a silent supporter of fascism. And I don’t mean a double-speak non-statement; I mean publicly calling for justice and actively pursuing it.
Dear R ,like your post ,but fascism is an economic system not a political system that is also called corporatism. The main American fascists are the insurance industry that pass laws the gov cant with punitive measures and institute taxation without representation.
Those involved with promoting violence agains Republicans, ICE and law enforcement, etc. should be held accountable just as much as the ones who are doing the crimes…. They are homeland terriorists.
Democraps are acting like little children who did not get their way. They are so afraid (and should be) to be found out that they are the ones who permitted the fraud and also participated in it. Their “get rich” schemes have been discovered…
All previous commenters have covered everything I would have written. What troubles me most other than the outright aggression on the Headquarters’ building is the deafening silence of the media. If this would have been done to a demonrat headquarters it would be the leading story for a week. It’s just disgusting. Maybe it’s time we show retaliation by a one week or longer refusal to watch these dem controlled broadcasters and all of the businesses that advertise on said channels, maybe that will get the broadcasters attention.
Dont forget, the tyrant governor wants to disarm law abiding citizens (and/or turn them into criminals) and ignore their Constitutional Rights.
Once that happens, the commufascist goon squads will be given free reign to assault and violate anyone that doesn’t spout their party propaganda. There won’t be a need to strike unpopulated buildings at night; they’ll come for you during the day.
Welcome to the tyrannical oppression of communofascism.
The democrats of the State will do nothing, If the individual responsible is found the democrat prosecutors will do nothing
I wonder why MLG hasn’t used this opportunity to ban the sale of gasoline/diesel?
I’m assuming it’s because she cares more about oppression than she cares about the environment or public safety.
I’m waiting for the day someone attacks me because I’m wearing my MAGA ball cap…………….
I guess they couldn’t find a Tesla to burn.
Crickets from NEwMexico’s Democrat “leadership.”
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez ME THE MLG AND U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez WHO SAID TO BE AGIATORS WE SHOULD BLAME HER AND GO AFTER HER AND ALL DEMOCRATS AND IF THEY CATCH THEM BURN THEM AT THE STAKES AN EYE FOR AN EYE
Yes, James, Teresa Leger Fernandez should be prosecuted for “inciting a riot.” She is not the only one, though. Melanie Stansbury sent out an email recently calling for “Acts of righteous resistance and civil disobedience.”
Inciting a riot is a criminal offense. There should be punishment for ANYONE who incites people to violence, period.
This is totally unacceptable and all Republicans need to stand up. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines and watching everything, but never doing anything. Some of us do most of the work, but everyone needs to pitch in. It is past time for ALL Republicans to stand up for their beliefs and stop being spectators.
Yes
Find out who is paying these people to do these things and charge them with the same crime.
I second that Tom!
This was a despicable act of desperation by leftists who can’t stand the fact that Trump’s agenda is winning.
MLG owns every NM government agency, police, every attorney, every democrat corporation, every NM politician, all of them.
ALL OF THEM.
REPUBLICANS HAVE NO COURAGE, NO HEART AND NO BALLS
When you say that Republicans don’t have “no courage, heart or balls” that hurts me and my President DJT’s feelings” NOT 😂
Violence and intimidation is all they got..and corruption
And remember to turn in your guns for starbucks gift cards at the next gun buyback from the party of tolerance and inclusion.
BTW…the democrat party center in cedar crest nm. gets free rent from the landlord .the other tenants surely make up for it, like it or not..coexist ?
See what the Dems do. The News did not announce this one. Que vergonzosa!
Yet another black eye for New Mexico.
They want the conservatives to fight back so they can take our 1st and 2nd ammendments away. We have to fight back legally and with God as our guide, share his Truth and not fall into their evil traps.
See the media headlines?
Varies from “blank stare” not reported, to buried story, to misleading “party claims arson”. With some sites just showing a picture advertising the graffiti, and concealing the image of the burnt building.
Typical communofascist mimeograph coordinated media.
Just imagine how they won’t report people being rounded up for slave labor camps!!!
The really need to look closely at Melanie Stansbury and Martin Heinrich. Both have been spewing hateful rhetoric since January.
The Democrat slogan is “Burn, baby, burn!”
Please pray for Republicans on the front lines, party officials, legislators, people holding the line at the Tesla/Bernalillo site,
Voter Registration locations, County and State
This behavior is promoted and condoned by Moochie Loserjan-Gruesome and her thugs!! The sooner she is arrested and dragged out of the roundhouse the better off New Mexico will be!!
Typical communist response to people finding out how dismal their policies are . Every article that doesn’t include the lamestream media running cover for them focuses on their miserable political failures. From the crime and violence that they caused by passing insane laws favoring criminals to the destruction of the family , drug addiction and ensuing homelessness. Like Mao’s red guard to Castro’s goons and the NKVD in the old Soviet Union, they espouse violence to meet their goals.
Probably a Democrat with Bolivian ties and other extremist organizations. Deport them Mr. President or send them to El Salvador prisons to rot.
The days of polite discourse are gonna end. Next they will come for and your home.
We need a prison like in El Salvador to put these terrorists in. Before anyone says it’s inhumane, it is supposed to be a PRISON. Prison is not supposed to be a pleasant alternative to a nice apartment where you don’t necessarily have to work to afford it. Prison should be an awful and a terrible place to be. Emulating Yuma AZ’s Territorial Prison might be a good idea… There was no AC and it sometimes gets over 120 degrees F in the summer. They would probably work hard to avoid being put in a place like that.
If I were law enforcement, I’d take a close look at these guys for the arson attack.
Albuquerque chapter Brown Berets
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This happened AFTER U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-CD-3) called for followers to “agitate” against Republicans, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Trump administration in general
Hopefully, security cameras were in and around the GOP headquarters that could aid in identifying those responsible.
The hypocrisy from Teresa was appalling. I called her office and a live person answered which surprised me. I stated my frustration with Teresa deplorable behavior, her lack of integrity and inciting violence in the most vile manner. This is not what I expected from a Congress woman that represents our State.
The lady at the other end of the line remained silent. I was civil and spoke with no profanity. Just stated the facts. I then thanked her for listening and made the remark I wasn’t the first to call her office.. Her office number is 505- 426-4680. If you do call, remember she’s just the messenger.