/tags/gun-control Gun Control en-US Copyright Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:34:34 GMT /local-news/2023-09-12/aclu-of-new-mexico-raises-concerns-about-governors-executive-order-on-gun-violence Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order on gun violence this week is prompting legal challenges, stirring support from gun control advocates and is being questioned by politicians on both sides of the aisle, including U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich.The New Mexico chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has also raised concerns about the criminalization of vulnerable people, especially young people. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:34:34 GMT /local-news/2023-09-12/aclu-of-new-mexico-raises-concerns-about-governors-executive-order-on-gun-violence Megan Myscofski /kunm-news-update/2023-02-02/thurs-bill-would-ban-guns-at-nm-polling-locations A bill that would prohibit firearms at New Mexico polling places during elections with exceptions for police officers cleared its first hurdle at the Legislature on Wednesday.New Mexico already prohibits guns on school grounds, where many election polls are located. But firearms can be carried at many other polling locations, openly or with a concealed-handgun permit. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:48:39 GMT /kunm-news-update/2023-02-02/thurs-bill-would-ban-guns-at-nm-polling-locations 91°µÍø News /local-news/2023-01-25/governor-michelle-lujan-grisham-pledges-to-prioritize-public-safety Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined by a group of bipartisan legislators at the Roundhouse Wednesday who emphasized the importance of bills curbing gun violence in this session. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:48:23 GMT /local-news/2023-01-25/governor-michelle-lujan-grisham-pledges-to-prioritize-public-safety Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2022-07-26/lawmakers-hear-challenges-of-addressing-rising-gun-violence In discussion of the effectiveness of existing measures, speakers raised serious concerns about implementation. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 03:40:14 GMT /local-news/2022-07-26/lawmakers-hear-challenges-of-addressing-rising-gun-violence Alice Fordham /local-news/2021-05-23/no-more-normal-gun-violence-part-2 Young people in the last decades have had to study more than academics—they’ve had to learn what to do when a person shows up to your school with a gun… Sun, 23 May 2021 16:12:45 GMT /local-news/2021-05-23/no-more-normal-gun-violence-part-2 Marisa Demarco, Taylor Velazquez, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2020-06-19/albuquerque-bans-firearms-in-city-parks-and-recreation-facilities Firearms and other deadly weapons are prohibited in Albuquerque parks and recreation facilities under a new administrative order issued Friday by Mayor… Sat, 20 Jun 2020 03:26:06 GMT /local-news/2020-06-19/albuquerque-bans-firearms-in-city-parks-and-recreation-facilities Hannah Colton /kunm-news-update/2020-02-05/your-nm-gov-ep-13-with-kevin-mcdonald We are halfway through the legislative session and thought it would be a great idea if Kevin McDonald, Executive Producer for New Mexico PBS stopped by… Thu, 06 Feb 2020 01:24:17 GMT /kunm-news-update/2020-02-05/your-nm-gov-ep-13-with-kevin-mcdonald Khalil Ekulona /news/2020-02-04/report-lax-lobbyist-rules-leave-new-mexicans-in-the-dark-about-money-in-policymaking New Mexico is among a handful of states that allow vague reporting on spending by lobbyists – people whose business it is to push an issue at the… Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:26:16 GMT /news/2020-02-04/report-lax-lobbyist-rules-leave-new-mexicans-in-the-dark-about-money-in-policymaking Kaveh Mowahed /kunm-news-update/2020-01-29/your-nm-gov-ep-8-with-gwyneth-doland Gwyneth Doland of New Mexico PBS joins me to talk about the nuances and inner workings of the "Red Flag Bill" and what the proponents and opponents of the… Thu, 30 Jan 2020 02:17:00 GMT /kunm-news-update/2020-01-29/your-nm-gov-ep-8-with-gwyneth-doland Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2019-03-11/lets-talk-the-2019-legislative-session-its-almost-over Let's Talk New Mexico 3/14 8a: The 2019 state legislative session ends this weekend and lawmakers have been busy. Background checks for gun sales,… Mon, 11 Mar 2019 20:20:31 GMT /local-news/2019-03-11/lets-talk-the-2019-legislative-session-its-almost-over Elaine Baumgartel