"New Mexico Governor Implements Gun Ban in Albuquerque Amid Rising Violence"
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency public health order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque and Bernalillo County due to recent shootings, including the death of an 11-year-old boy. The order, which is expected to face legal challenges, applies to open and concealed carry in most public places and carries civil penalties and fines for violators. While some law enforcement officials are uneasy about the order, the governor believes it is necessary to address gun violence. This is not the first gun control measure signed by Lujan Grisham, who has previously enacted legislation restricting access to firearms in the state.