NM Governor Asking for Federal Assistance

GOVERNOR LUJAN GRISHAM IS ASKING FOR FEDERAL HELP TO DEAL WITH THE INFLUX OF ASYLUM SEEKERS AT THE BORDER. SPOKESMAN TRIPP STELNICKI TELLS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THAT THE GOVERNOR HAS A FACE-TO-FACE MEETING SCHEDULED THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON WITH ACTING HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY KEVIN MCALEENAN.

STELNICKI SAYS LUJAN GRISHAM WILL ASK FOR FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AS THEY PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO MIGRANT FAMILIES.

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