WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement, responding to the tragic school shooting at Berrendo Middle School in Roswell:
"My heart goes out to the victims of the shooting today at Berrendo Middle School in Roswell. The children, their families, and the entire school community are in my thoughts and prayers. I thank all of the school and emergency personnel who responded urgently to the situation. I talked briefly with the mayor and the sheriff today and conveyed my sympathies and told them I stand ready to help. New Mexicans come together in a tragedy, and we're all sending our support and prayers to the Roswell community today."