The top FBI agent for New Mexico says strengthening relationships with other law enforcement agencies across the state has emerged as a top priority after his appointment in December.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Terry Wade says collaboration with state, local and tribal agencies is critical to his agency's work in the state.
He says New Mexico's national laboratories, vast reservations, and 180 miles of border with Mexico place a wide-ranging mandate on the division in the state.
Wade, who previously worked in Albuquerque as an assistant special agent in charge, returned to New Mexico from Los Angeles, where he oversaw that field office's criminal division.
U.S. Attorney Damon Martinez says Wade is familiar with New Mexico, and a "hands-on leader."
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