NM GOP Chairwoman Amy Barela Responds to the Arrest in the Arson Attacks on GOP Headquarters and Tesla Dealership
NM GOP Chairwoman Amy Barela: "This incident is part of a disturbing pattern of politically motivated violence that has plagued our country. Such acts of domestic terrorism have no place in our society. We call on leaders across the political spectrum to unequivocally condemn these actions and to work together to restore civility and respect in our political discourse."
Interior Arson Damage at RPNM Headquarters, Albuquerque, NM, on March 30, 2025. Credit: RPNM [newmexico.gop]
FGGAM thanks law enforcement for the arrest of James Wagner! Evil such as this must stop! Sharon and I are praying for peace in America!
FGGAM News received the following press release from the New Mexico GOP……..
The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) commends the swift and thorough action of federal and local law enforcement agencies in the arrest of Jamison R. Wagner, who has been charged in connection with the recent arson attacks on a Tesla dealership in Bernalillo and the RPNM headquarters in Albuquerque.
RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela issued the following statement:
“We are grateful to the FBI and ATF for their diligent work in apprehending the individual responsible for these heinous acts. The attack on our headquarters was not just an attack on a building; it was an attack on the democratic process and the values we hold dear. We are relieved that no one was harmed and are committed to ensuring that justice is served.”
Barela continued, “Let this send a clear message to anyone who may be considering similar acts: you will be found, and you will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Attempting to silence through violence, intimidation, or threats is not how the Republican Party — or any freedom-loving American — negotiates. We stand strong in the face of hate, and we will continue to defend our right to participate freely and safely in the political process.”
The arson attack on the RPNM headquarters caused significant damage, including a burned entrance and extensive smoke damage throughout the office. Graffiti reading “ICE=KKK” was found on the building — a phrase matching a stencil discovered in Wagner’s home along with other incendiary materials.
Arson Damage at RPNM Headquarters (ICE=KKK), Albuquerque, NM, on March 30, 2025. Credit: RPNM [newmexico.gop]Arson Damage at RPNM Headquarters, Albuquerque, NM, on March 30, 2025. Credit: RPNM [newmexico.gop]
RPNM is cooperating fully with ongoing investigations and is taking steps to enhance security measures to protect its staff and facilities.
FGGAM received the following news release from the New Mexico Senate Republicans…..
Senate Republicans Request US Attorney General Bondi to Discontinue Consent Decree Agreement Between the Department of Justice and the City of Albuquerque
Santa Fe, NM — Over the weekend, Senate Republican Leadership, after consulting with several Albuquerque City Council members, issued a letter to United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi requesting the immediate discontinuation of the 2014 court-approved settlement or Consent Decree between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City of Albuquerque. This request comes not only as a response to the recent deployment of the New Mexico National Guard to assist the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) but also, as the stated requirements of the Decree have been fulfilled. This fulfilled agreement now serves only to exhaust vital law enforcement and city resources. With Albuquerque’s ongoing crime crisis, this is an unsustainable path forward in terms of improving public safety. Should this ongoing agreement be dissolved, Albuquerque law enforcement personnel, time, and resources would be made available to serve the community as intended and ideally improve public safety in our state’s largest and most dangerous city.
Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer (R-Farmington) issued an accompanying statement:
“Our commitment as lawmakers to improving public safety for all New Mexicans goes far beyond policy proposals to be considered in the legislature. Due to the current makeup of our state’s progressive leadership, those of us truly fighting for safer communities must be creative in the ways we can support law enforcement and hold criminals accountable. This agreement has done tremendous damage to the Albuquerque Police Department, the City of Albuquerque, and the safety of Albuquerque residents and visitors. All this agreement has accomplished is to compromise the safety and security of law enforcement officers, the unnecessary waste of millions of taxpayer dollars, and to further embolden violent criminals in Albuquerque. While the Governor is deploying the National Guard to assist APD with directing traffic, we are proposing a way to free up countless law enforcement officers to make a real impact on the streets of Albuquerque. The bottom line is: we need more officers investigating homicides and less officers investigating other police officers for doing their job.”
