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The State Capitol has been fenced off and “no trespassing” signs have been hung in preparation for possible unrest ahead of the presidential inauguration. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)
SANTA FE, N.M. — Members of the New Mexico National Guard have been deployed to Santa Fe, the U.S. Postal Service has removed collection boxes from the area around the Roundhouse, and the FBI is staffing a command post due to the potential for violence at capitol buildings in all 50 states ahead of the presidential inauguration next week.
Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber said he has talked with mayors across the country, as well as the governor and law enforcement. He said they know there will be demonstrations this weekend, and he and the police chief have urged protesters to be peaceful.