ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The U.S. Department of Justice appointed a new U.S. Attorney for New Mexico. Ryan Ellison was sworn in on Friday as the top federal prosecutor in the New Mexico district.
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Ellison is an Alamogordo native who graduated from the University of Arizona, then went on to receive his Juris Doctor and MBA at Texas Tech. He has prior experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, including cases against the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang.
Ellison is replacing Alexander Uballez, who was asked to resign in the early days of the Trump administration.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of New Mexico in this role,” said Ellison in a news release. “For however long I serve as United States Attorney, my primary objective will be to keep New Mexicans safe through the vigorous enforcement of Federal law. Under my leadership, the United States Attorney’s Office will do its part to stem the unlawful flow of people and drugs into our country. We will also not lose sight of our responsibility to combat violent crime, gang activity, child predators, and to zealously advocate on behalf of the United States’ civil interests. “
Ellison says he will work with law enforcement to make New Mexico a safer place.