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New Mexico Governor Suspends Open, Concealed Carry of Guns in Albuquerque

EMERGENCY

Local police seemed hesitant to enforce Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s order, by which violators could face civil penalties and a fine of up to $5,000.

A picture of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who issued an emergency order on Friday banning the open and concealed carry of guns in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County for 30 days following a series of shootings across the state.
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