Albuquerque GOP headquarters targeted in alleged arson: 'Direct assault on our values'
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According to the Republican Party, their headquarters in Albuquerque suffered damage from what they believe was an arson attack and act of vandalism.

The alleged incident happened early Sunday morning after the organization shared images showing the damage to the entryway of the building.

The Albuquerque Fire Department confirmed the incident, stating they were called to the scene a little before 6 a.m. and managed to control the fire within five minutes of arriving, as mentioned on their Facebook page.

The front entrance was damaged, and the interior of the building experienced smoke damage, the department reported. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters.

AFD investigating alleged arson attempt

The Albuquerque Fire Department was called to an alleged arson attempt at the Republican Party of New Mexico’s headquarters in Albuquerque early Sunday morning.  (Albuquerque Fire Department Facebook)

The chairwoman added that they are working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), local law enforcement, and federal investigators and “are committed to providing every piece of evidence necessary to bring those responsible to justice and ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

“We are deeply relieved that no one was harmed in what could have been a tragic and deadly attack,” the chairwoman wrote.

“Those who resort to violence to undermine our state and nation must be held accountable, and our state leaders must reinforce through decisive action that these cowardly attacks will not be tolerated.”

In response to the organization’s claims, a spokesperson for the Democratic Party of New Mexico told Fox News Digital that they condemn any actions taken against the GOP and hope whoever is responsible for the alleged attack is caught. 

“The Democratic Party of New Mexico condemns any vandalism at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters as strongly as possible,” the statement read.

“We firmly maintain that this sort of act has absolutely no place in our Democracy, and that peaceful discourse and organization are the only ways to approach political differences in our country. We hope whoever is responsible is found and held accountable.”

Fox News Digital reached out to FBI Albuquerque for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. 

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com

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