Gun Violence

Legislators propose amendments to New Mexico red flag law

487 Views   Two New Mexico legislators are proposing amendments to a state law that allows district courts to issue yearlong orders to prohibit individuals from possessing, purchasing or receiving firearms if they are found to pose a threat of injury to themselves or others.

DA Bregman gives direct warning to juveniles caught with guns

481 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Youth gun violence is at the top of my mind for Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. Students at Highland High School were given a direct warning from Bregman that there would be no real outs if they got caught with a gun unless they

New Mexico governor details gun violence prevention efforts

379 Views   “This will be a very strong public safety session,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “Expect to see assault weapons ban on my call.” SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined Senior Public Safety Advisor Ben Baker and Department of Health Secretary Pat Allen to provide an update

National leaders, gun safety advocates discuss gun legislation

442 Views   “Our youth, we can tell you from first-hand experience they are frightened, confused and deeply stressed,” Miranda Viscoli with New Mexicans to prevent gun violence said WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich held a news conference to discuss his newly introduced legislation to help tackle gun violence nationwide on

Heinrich Introduces Bill To Ban Weapons Based On Mechanisms

539 Views   US Senator Martin Heinrich has joined Maine Senator Angus King and others to introduce new legislation to ban gas operated semi-automatic firearms. The Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Actor GOSAFE is also co-sponsored by Senators Mark Kelly of Arizona and Michael Bennett of Colorado.

Holiday season could increase domestic violence

448 Views   An expert said a big cause is financial issues The holiday season is something most people look forward to, but for some, it can be the scariest time of the year. Trith Hoffman, the founder of Women Against Crime, is a survivor herself.

New data shows lower homicide numbers in Albuquerque

582 Views   Albuquerque Police Department released 2023 homicide data ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Homicides in Albuquerque have gone down since last year, that’s according to a new data report by the Albuquerque Police Department.

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