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Federal judge blocks New Mexico ban on carrying firearms in public

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham anticipated a legal battle from gun groups and activists

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

New Mexico governor’s unconstitutional gun edict shows dangers of ‘emergency powers’

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s stunt was widely condemned even by some leading supporters of gun control, including Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and activist David Hogg

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023

New Mexico Anti-Gun Decree Follows a Dangerous Path of 'Emergency' Rule

No response to authoritarian government actions is quicker or more reliable than non-compliance.

Reason · Sep 13, 2023

Legal fight expected after New Mexico governor suspends the right to carry guns in public

Legal scholars and advocates say New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public in and around Albuquerque will spur a legal fight but might also move the debate about gun violence

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

New Mexico governor issues order to suspend open and concealed carry of guns in Albuquerque

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency public health order that suspends the open and permitted concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque for 30 days in the midst of a spate of gun violence

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

US Forest Service burn started wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, agency says

The U.S. Forest Service says its own prescribed burn started a 2022 wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

State governors issue 53 executive orders from June 19-July 2

Nationally, state governors issued 53 executive orders from June 19-July 2. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) led the field with 34, followed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) with three. Governors in 35 states issued the fewest orders with zero.

Ballotpedia · Jul 6, 2023

New Mexico, ‘Climate Champ’ Governor Sued for Oil and Gas Failures

Lawsuit argues the state is not equally upholding environmental protections enshrined in its constitution.

Capital & Main · May 24, 2023

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issues one executive order from May 8-14

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued one executive order from May 8-14. As of May 14, Lujan Grisham has issued 58 executive orders in 2023 — four more than she did at this point a year ago. The order is: 

Ballotpedia · May 18, 2023

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issues five executive orders from April 24-30

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued five executive orders from April 24-30. As of April 30, Lujan Grisham has issued 55 executive orders in 2023 — 32 more than she did at this point a year ago. Three of the orders are: 

Ballotpedia · May 4, 2023