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Federal judge upholds seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases

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SANTA FE — U.S. District Judge James Browning came out on July 22 with a decision that preliminarily upheld the New Mexico’s Waiting Period Act.

“The judge's decision confirms that New Mexico’s waiting period is likely constitutional and allows it to remain in effect,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “This...

New Mexico House lawmakers bypass most of governor’s crime agenda

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Only one bill was passed during the 2024 special legislative session, and it had nothing to do with crime.

House Bill 1 focused on funding for flood and fire response funding, pilot projects, healthcare, and resources for the courts.

The bill took over $200,000 from legislative cash balances for expenses from the session. One hundred million dollars from the general fund went toward several agencies for expenses related to wildfire relief. They gave $3 million to the Administrative Office of the Courts for assisted outpatient treatment programs and competency diversion pilot programs.

However, the Senate and House adjourned within six hours on July 18 without addressing a majority of...

Council delegates, advocates raise awareness about drunk driving on first day of summer session

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Leading to the start of the 2024 Summer Session, 25th Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty led an anti-drunk driving advocacy walk with parents Darlene and Dave Peshlakai who lost their two daughters in a tragic drunk driving accident.

The Peshlakais annually host the Angels vs. Drunk Driving Awareness Walk, an event dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. The Peshlakais' daughters, Deshauna and Del Lynn, were killed in a fatal drunk-driving accident in March 2010, as they were returning home from a basketball game in Santa Fe.

“Thank you to all the families who participated, this was an awareness walk for to stop...

Shooter identified in Trump rally attempted assassination

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BUTLER, Pa — During a July 13 rally, former President Donald J. Trump was shot at in an attempted assassination.

Only a few short minutes into Trump’s rally speech, around 6 pm, at least five shots rang out.

Trump reportedly clutched his ear as dark-suited Secret Service agents dashed toward him. He dropped to the ground as the agents yelled, “Get down!” Thousands of rallygoers also dropped down.

Moments later, Trump stood as the Secret Service agents crowded around him, covering his body with their own. They tried to usher the former president offstage to his left as blood trickled from his ear. “Wait, wait, wait,” Trump said. He pumped his fist as the crowd cheered, and...

Navajo Nation Council convenes for 2024 Summer Council Session on July 15

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On July 15, the 25th Navajo Nation Council will convene at the capital of the Navajo Nation to commence the opening day of the 2024 Summer Council Session.

“On behalf of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, we welcome all visitors to the People’s House to listen and participate in the 2024 Summer Council Session," 25th Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley said. "As we consider legislations that impact our people and the Nation, the 25th Navajo Nation Council continues to set the course of history for the Navajo People. The Council leads with compassion and wisdom in making decisions that will benefit our communities for generations to come."

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