Lawsuits pile up against New Mexico Governor after public health order
488 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is now facing four different lawsuits as gun rights advocates look to challenge the constitutionality of her new order. All of the lawsuits are similar, arguing that the Public Health Order (PHO) goes against the United States Constitution.
New Mexico legislators call for impeaching Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham over temporary gun ban
412 Views This plan comes after a recent gun ban on the state ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s 30-day ban on carrying firearms in public, representatives are now calling to impeach her. Rep. Stefani Lord and Rep. John Block announced their plan to impeach her, saying this ban is against New Mexicans’ […]
Sheriff in New Mexico’s most populous county rejects governor’s gun ban, calling it unconstitutional
425 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The sheriff in New Mexico’s largest metro area vowed Monday not to enforce an emergency order by the governor to temporarily suspend the right to carry firearms in public in and around the city of Albuquerque.
Shaky Ground: Exploring seismic activity in the Permian Basin
493 Views On the program, former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson passed away on September 1st. Commentator Walt Rubel shares his thoughts on covering the Richardson Administration. Also, we discuss an increase of seismicity in the Permian Basin, what’s causing it, and what’s being done to stop it. Jonny Coker talks with Dr. Katie Smye, […]
Protest held in Old Town against governor’s public health order
505 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of people protested in Albuquerque Sunday with guns in hand. They’re claiming the governor is overstepping her authority after that public health order banning guns in public spaces in Bernalillo County.
Legal professor analyzes 30-day ban on carrying guns in public
554 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – There’s more outrage and more promises of challenges in court over the temporary gun ban in place in Bernalillo County. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham put the controversial order into effect Friday.
New Mexico gun owners are up in arms over governor’s recent action
464 Views Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is receiving backlash from New Mexicans who say she’s infringing on their second amendment right. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Steven Garrett is one of many New Mexicans outraged by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency order. Part of it is imposing restrictions on firearms in public for the next 30 days.
NM lawmakers want nicotine prevention funds restored after shortfall halted efforts statewide
446 Views Earlier this summer, the state’s nicotine prevention and cessation efforts were halted when money the state gets from a settlement with tobacco companies fell millions short of what the Department of Health had projected. Lawmakers overseeing the funds questioned the department about the issue and got a fiscal update Wednesday and said they […]
APD: Family leaving ballpark targeted in fatal road rage shooting
403 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police released new details on a shooting that left an 11-year-old boy dead Wednesday night after he and his family left Isotopes Park. As the boy and his family were driving away from the park, their vehicle pulled in front of another vehicle, according to APD Chief Harold Medina.
Isleta Casino sees health and business benefits after going non-smoking
431 Views When Isleta Resort and Casino reopened after the COVID shutdown, it implemented a mask requirement that meant no longer allowing customers to smoke inside. Casino officials told an interim legislative committee Wednesday that they’ve decided to maintain the ban indefinitely and, despite fears to the contrary, the policy actually boosted its bottom line.
