Republican Party of New Mexico says headquarters was targeted in "deliberate act of arson"

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: CBS News

Updated on: March 30, 2025 / 3:41 PM EDT


The Republican Party of New Mexico said its Albuquerque headquarters was targeted Sunday in what it called a "deliberate act of arson."

The entryway to the party's headquarters was destroyed early Sunday morning, the party said in a statement. The party alleged that the words "ICE=KKK" had also been spraypainted, calling it a "horrific attack, fueled by hatred and intolerance."

Amy Barela, the chairwoman of the Republican Party of New Mexico, said in a statement that no one was harmed in the incident. Barela said her team is working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as well as local law enforcement and federal investigators.

"We will not allow New Mexico's broken criminal justice system to dilute the seriousness of this attack," Barela said. "The Republican Party of New Mexico will not be silenced. 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." The investigation will be led by the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Albuquerque police said.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/republican-party-of-new-mexico-alleged-arson/

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Short article at post time.

Was it MTG? Bobo? Is there an ATF left? Wasn't Patel put in charge of the remnants of ATF?

[wolfie001]

1. Seems like an inside job. Russian technique using misinfo and propaganda

Pootin has used this many times in the past. Repukes are a dishonest party full of liars and fraudsters. Many SA'ers too

[Journeyman]

2. Could be "The Troubles" beginning. Nothing to do with Party . . .

Just violence, the language of the overlooked, the ignored, the marginal -- those not granted a voice at the table.

[Parallax El]

3. "Every accusation is a confession"

If I were on the team investigating, I would focus on Amy Barela and her known associates.

[OrlandoDem2]

4. False flag operation to declare martial law? I don't trust these people for a second.

[Zorro]

6. Me neither. Martial law might be a preemptive action to planned April 5 demonstrations

[OrlandoDem2]

7. I dare them. Bring. It. On.

[TomSlick]

5. Reichstag fire operation.

[Clouds Passing]

8. Looks like the nmgqp is whining again.

They probably damaged their own headquarters. Funny that happened just at the end of New Mexico legislative session, which didn’t bear fruit on the gqp’s beloved money making “anticrime” projects.

[damifino10]

9. The Blame Game

I would not be at all surprised if wasn't some unhappy tRump voters. I love the "I didn't vote for this" shit.
As they would say to a Lib, Deal With It or Get Over It. Feel the pain right along with us non-voters.
You bought it, you got it.

[maxsolomon]

23. Unlikely

but sure, it's a non-zero possibility.

[The Grand Illuminist]

10. Political ideology and party are not protected classes.

So Ann can put her federal hate crimes charges to bed.

[SCantiGOP]

11. Dumb ass- "deliberate act of arson"

“Deliberate” is part of the definition of arson.

[paleotn]

12. Good.

[Skittles]

14. arson should never be condoned

it endangers lives

[CaptainTruth]

13. Well, the law apparently no longer applies... so?

[Aussie105]

15. "Horrific attack, fueled by hatred and intolerance."

I'm wondering if they understand where the hatred and intolerance comes from?
People don't sit around and think . . . today, I will focus on hatred and intolerance, and act those out.

If they were prepared to give it some thought. But I'm dreaming - they are the blameless victims, just as Elon is with the disrespect shown towards his Musk-mobiles.

[BidenRocks]

16. That's what they say.

I call it truth in advertising.
NAZI, ICE, KKK, oh my.
These are maga/gqp values.

[augyboston]

17. "horrific attack, fueled by hatred and intolerance." - Look who's calling the kettle black!

I do not endorse violence or acts of sabotage, but it is the height of hypocrisy for any Republican to point the finger at others when it comes to hatred and intolerance.

Just look at their attacks on women and minorities and their relentless assaults on any and all organizations that embraced diversity and inclusion.

A huge FUCK YOU to the GOP and and extra dose of FUCK YOU to the New Mexico branch of MAGA!

[twodogsbarking]

18. More fires are coming. It's what happens.

Did they rake their leaves? Just trying to help.

[MichMan]

19. Suspect tied to arson incidents at Tesla dealership, state's GOP office: DOJ

ABC News

A New Mexico man has been arrested and federally charged in connection with two separate arson attacks on a Tesla dealership and the Republican Party's state headquarters in Albuquerque, according to newly unsealed court documents.

Jamison Wagner is alleged to have set fires at a Tesla showroom in Bernalillo on Feb. 9 and vandalized several vehicles in the parking lot with phrases including, "Die Elon," "Tesla Nazi Inc" and "Die Tesla Nazi," according to a federal complaint.

Wagner also allegedly spray-painted the showroom itself, according to pictures from his criminal affidavit. The complaint includes images from surveillance video prosecutors said show the arson suspect wearing all-black clothing, a black mask and hoodie.

Wagner is also alleged to have separately set a fire in the early morning hours of March 30 at the New Mexico state GOP party's headquarters in Albuquerque.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/suspect-tied-to-arson-incidents-at-tesla-dealership-states-gop-office-doj/ar-AA1CUfqE?ocid=BingNewsSerp

[BumRushDaShow]

21. Well you went digging, eh?

[Torchlight]

20. I'll presume they were involved until proven otherwise.

Most of their accusations have turned out to be tacit admissions. I'll continue to apply that as is unless/until their behavior becomes more indicative of their words.

[jgmiller]

22. Don't fall into the MAGA / Q Anon mindset

While it's very possible this is some kind of "false flag" it's more than likely it's a misguided protestor or small group.

The real danger here is that this happens more and more and we end up with an excuse for Trump to declare martial law.