ANTHONY, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — City Hall in Anthony, New Mexico, was placed on lockdown during an active law enforcement situation being handled in coordination with the El Paso Police Department.

All City Hall services were temporarily unavailable.

Residents were asked to avoid the area while law enforcement conducted operations.

Officials described the lockdown as a precautionary measure and said updates would be provided as more information becomes available.

We are working on getting more information.

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