New Mexico Governor Temporarily Suspends Right to Carry Guns in Public Across Albuquerque
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque and the surrounding county for at least 30 days in response to recent gun violence, 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 for violators. While some law enforcement officials have expressed reservations about the order, the governor believes it is necessary to address the rising gun violence in the area.