The statement is a factual claim that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order deploying National Guard troops to Española, New Mexico. This is consistent with her documented actions in 2024-2025 addressing drug-related violence and public safety crises in the Española area, where she did authorize National Guard deployments via executive order. The statement accurately describes a real action taken by the governor.

No verifiable record exists of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issuing an executive order that specifically sent National Guard troops to Española, New Mexico.

There is no record of Governor Lujan Grisham issuing an executive order specifically to deploy National Guard troops to Española; deployments have been for broader state emergencies, not a targeted order to that city.