As in neighboring Arizona, the organization of militias in New Mexico
is in the nascent stages. Thus far, the most visible manifestation of
pro-militia sentiment in New Mexico has been found in The Free
American, a monthly newspaper published privately by Clayton R.
Douglas and his wife, Jan Douglas. The September 1994 issue contained
an advertisement declaring: "It's Time To Take Matters Into Our Own
Hands. It's Time To Protect Our Constitution! Join The New Mexico
Unorganized Militia." The accompanying phone number for more
information was the number of the newspaper itself.
The militia movement appears to be taking hold in Catron County, an
area that in recent years has experienced much anti-federal
government sentiment among some residents. Among the groups
attempting to organize a local militia are "Concerned Citizens" and
the "Patriots of Catron County."
Finally, literature from
Linda Thompson's (see Indiana section)
"Unorganized Militias of the United States." has been distributed
through gun shops in Albuquerque.
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