ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) have reported their crime statistics from their patrols of the New Mexico State Fair last week. Fifty-two NMSP officers were stationed throughout the fairgrounds during the 11-day event.
Officials say they made 14 arrests by state police during the fair and took eight crash reports. They say one of the arrests was from a physical altercation which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to one person.
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The Tag Your Tots tent saw 3,336 kids receive tags to curb them getting separated from their families. “The New Mexico State Police take great pride in ensuring the safety of the half a million attendees who attend our amazing State Fair,” said NMSP Chief Troy Weisler. “My officers worked tirelessly to not only maintain a safe environment for the public but to build stronger bonds with the community.”
The New Mexico State Fair is reporting 517,926 attendees made it out to the fairgrounds this year.
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