Dozens of National Guard members will be deployed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, starting next month to help police crack down on juvenile crime and stem the flow of drugs.

The New Mexico National Guard said it is preparing for “Operation Zia Shield,” in which dozens of guardsmen will assist Albuquerque police in carrying out lesser roles to keep more officers on the street fighting crime.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in New Mexico's largest city, saying that a significant increase in crime in Albuquerque warrants the help of the New Mexico National Guard.