SANTA FE, N.M. —

UPDATE: New Mexico Senate Democrats said the bomb threat was made against Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth.

He offered a statement following the police response that caused Santa Fe Preparatory School to be evacuated on Thursday, Sept. 11.

"Earlier today a threat was made against me, leading to disruption and an evacuation at schools in my neighborhood. I am grateful to our state and local law enforcement agencies for their swift and professional response to this serious matter, and to the school officials who skillfully managed the disturbance.

"Political violence and threats against elected officials have no place in our democratic society and are never an acceptable way to address political differences. Regardless of our political views, we must reject intimidatio

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