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Legislators propose amendments to New Mexico red flag law

135 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.

Heinrich Introduces Bill To Ban Weapons Based On Mechanisms

180 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.

Law enforcement to up DWI patrol for holidays

143 Views   ROSWELL, N.M. — This holiday season, New Mexico law enforcement officials are asking you to spend your money on gifts, not the bar. During the year, Chaves County, especially, sees a lot of drunk driving arrests.

Holiday season could increase domestic violence

157 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.

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