SANTA FE, N.M. – A temporary lockdown at a Santa Fe early voting location Thursday was prompted by police activity surrounding a suspicious package investigation at City Hall.
According to Santa Fe County officials, the county clerk’s office and early voting location at 240 Grant Avenue were placed on lockdown after authorities responded to an incident at nearby Santa Fe City Hall. No other early voting locations were impacted and remained open.
Santa Fe police later confirmed they were investigating a suspicious package that was reportedly delivered to City Hall and intended for Mayor Michael Garcia. The incident led to the evacuation of City Hall, shelter-in-place orders for nearby buildings, and a temporary disruption of voting operations at the clerk’s office.
In a statement, Mayor Garcia said the city would not tolerate threats, intimidation, or attempts to disrupt public services.
“The targeting of an elected official and the disruption of public services at Santa Fe City Hall are reprehensible acts of intimidation that will not be tolerated,” Garcia said. He added that threats and acts of violence have no place in the community and that those responsible will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law.
The lockdown and evacuation orders were eventually lifted, and police said the investigation remains active.
