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New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets
By Susan Montoya Bryan, Jim Mustian And Joshua Goodman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
New Mexico's governor said Monday that state officials could pursue billions of dollars in civil damages after revelations that U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents repeatedly allowed shipments of fentanyl to flow into drug-plagued communities as investigators sought to build bigger cases....
Key takeaway “This is a stunning failure by the federal government,” the governor told reporters at a news conference in the state medical examiner's office in Albuquerque, joining a host of state and local law enforcers and officials demanding answers.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The fallout from the DEA's strategy of allowing fentanyl shipments to flow into communities could have significant implications for Terrell Hills and the broader San Antonio area. As a community within Bexar County, Terrell Hills is not immune to the opioid epidemic, and the revelation that federal agents prioritized building bigger cases over seizing deadly shipments raises questions about public safety. The fact that New Mexico has seen a surge in overdoses, even as other states have reported declines, suggests that the DEA's approach may have exacerbated the problem in certain regions. As Governor Lujan Grisham pushes for accountability and assurances that the DEA is no longer using this strategy, Terrell Hills residents should be aware of the potential consequences of such tactics and demand transparency from local law enforcement about their own strategies for combating the opioid epidemic.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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