gun policies /tags/gun-policies gun policies en-US Copyright Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:30:02 GMT The success of a new waiting period for gun purchases may depend on existing and future laws /local-news/2024-03-25/the-success-of-a-new-waiting-period-for-gun-purchases-may-depend-on-existing-and-future-laws New Mexico has two new gun laws on the books coming out of the legislative session. One creates a 7-day waiting period for firearms purchases.Its success may rely on existing laws and others that may or may not come to pass. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:30:02 GMT /local-news/2024-03-25/the-success-of-a-new-waiting-period-for-gun-purchases-may-depend-on-existing-and-future-laws Megan Myscofski Governor signs 4 public safety bills, but says she may still call a special session /local-news/2024-03-04/governor-signs-4-public-safety-bills-but-says-she-may-still-call-a-special-session Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Monday signed four bills lawmakers passed as part of her public safety priority for this year’s legislative session. While she called the new laws a “giant leap” in the right direction, she said she’s still considering calling a special legislative session to urge lawmakers to send a few more to her desk. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:50:02 GMT /local-news/2024-03-04/governor-signs-4-public-safety-bills-but-says-she-may-still-call-a-special-session Nash Jones Governor argues gun bills moving through the legislature will promote public safety /local-news/2024-02-05/governor-argues-gun-bills-will-promote-public-safety Bills to regulate access to firearms are moving somewhat quickly through this short 30-day legislative session. They’re part of an overall public safety agenda by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:00:52 GMT /local-news/2024-02-05/governor-argues-gun-bills-will-promote-public-safety Gwyneth Doland, New Mexico in Focus Sheriff’s department won’t enforce gun ban at Bernalillo County parks and playgrounds /local-news/2023-10-12/sheriffs-department-wont-enforce-gun-ban-at-bernalillo-county-parks-and-playgrounds A federal judge in Albuquerque Wednesday ruled that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s temporary ban on carrying firearms at public parks and playgrounds can take effect. Despite that, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department said it will not be enforcing it. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:35:56 GMT /local-news/2023-10-12/sheriffs-department-wont-enforce-gun-ban-at-bernalillo-county-parks-and-playgrounds Nash Jones Opponents rally as governor promises State Police will enforce gun ban /local-news/2023-09-11/opponents-rally-as-governor-promises-state-police-will-enforce-gun-ban Handguns, assault rifles and even a few muskets were fully on display on Sunday in Old Town Albuquerque by about 150 or so people defying the recent New Mexico public health order issued late Friday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham banning the carrying of firearms in public spaces. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:04:27 GMT /local-news/2023-09-11/opponents-rally-as-governor-promises-state-police-will-enforce-gun-ban Shaun Griswold, Source NM Gun Owners And Non-Owners Share Support For Firearm Background Checks /2021-08-09/gun-owners-and-non-owners-share-support-for-firearm-background-checks It’s obvious that gun owners and non-gun owners often disagree on gun policy, but recent Pew Research surveys show they share some opinions, too. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:13:23 GMT /2021-08-09/gun-owners-and-non-owners-share-support-for-firearm-background-checks Madelyn Beck