/tags/new-mexicans-to-prevent-gun-violence New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence en-US Copyright Mon, 06 May 2024 23:10:23 GMT /local-news/2024-05-06/gun-buyback-planned-in-santa-fe-amid-youth-violence-concerns Recent research suggests that gun buybacks don't reduce overall levels of violence, but advocates say that thousands of New Mexicans have brought along guns because they were worried about safety in their homes. Mon, 06 May 2024 23:10:23 GMT /local-news/2024-05-06/gun-buyback-planned-in-santa-fe-amid-youth-violence-concerns Alice Fordham /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 /local-news/2023-12-03/new-mexicans-speak-out-against-gun-violence-with-new-mural New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence unveils new mural to call attention to the public health crisis. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:20:03 GMT /local-news/2023-12-03/new-mexicans-speak-out-against-gun-violence-with-new-mural By Deanna Pistono/Cronkite News /news/2022-08-10/new-mexicos-gun-violence-impacting-youth-and-potential-school-shooting After a summer of deadly gun violence all across the country, New Mexico is also seeing how gun violence impacts communities, especially children and teens. On average 433 people will die by guns in our state each year. 91°µÍø’s Taylor Velazquez speaks with an advocate about how schools can help kids find other ways to solve their problems. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:27:08 GMT /news/2022-08-10/new-mexicos-gun-violence-impacting-youth-and-potential-school-shooting Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2022-08-08/untraceable-ghost-guns-may-pose-potential-risk-in-schools This year there was a shooting at Albuquerque’s West Mesa High School, killing one student. What was different about this shooting was the use of a ghost gun. Ghost guns are unserialized and untraceable because individual parts and equipment are often sold in kits or printed for at-home assembly. These parts are widely available and can be purchased without a background check. 91°µÍø spoke with Miranda Viscoli, co-president of New Mexicans Against Gun Violence who says these weapons may change how we think about preventing the next school shooting. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:55:06 GMT /local-news/2022-08-08/untraceable-ghost-guns-may-pose-potential-risk-in-schools Taylor Velazquez /kunm-news-update/2021-05-16/no-more-normal-gun-violence-part-1 As of Friday, May 14, there have been nearly 16,000 deaths due to guns so far this year in the United States, according to data from Gun Violence Archive.… Sun, 16 May 2021 07:34:26 GMT /kunm-news-update/2021-05-16/no-more-normal-gun-violence-part-1 Marisa Demarco, Taylor Velazquez, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2018-02-06/gun-control-advocates-say-penalty-bill-wont-help New Mexico has some of the most relaxed gun laws in the U.S. There’s no waiting period to buy a firearm, and there aren’t any state laws restricting what… Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:06:52 GMT /local-news/2018-02-06/gun-control-advocates-say-penalty-bill-wont-help Marisa Demarco /kunm-news-update/2017-12-08/congress-passes-concealed-carry-reciprocity-act The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act on Wednesday and a local gun violence prevention group has some concerns. The… Sat, 09 Dec 2017 00:32:52 GMT /kunm-news-update/2017-12-08/congress-passes-concealed-carry-reciprocity-act /local-news/2016-01-06/local-reactions-to-the-presidents-gun-initiatives Local gun safety advocates are applauding President Obama’s executive orders on guns, which include requiring gun dealers to be licensed and to do… Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:21:06 GMT /local-news/2016-01-06/local-reactions-to-the-presidents-gun-initiatives Elaine Baumgartel /local-news/2015-12-11/aiming-for-gun-violence-prevention-not-gun-control The U.S. Supreme Court this week declined to hear a case challenging a gun control law in Illinois and gun control advocates are seeing the move as a… Sat, 12 Dec 2015 01:14:38 GMT /local-news/2015-12-11/aiming-for-gun-violence-prevention-not-gun-control Elaine Baumgartel