Eunice passes gun rights resolution Levi Hill/News-Sun Without much fanfare or discussion Monday, Eunice became the first community in Lea County to send a message to Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham — the constitutional right of its residents to bear arms will not be infringed. “The Eunice City Council hereby declares its intent to support and defend the constitutional rights of its …

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Democrat-led New Mexico Legislature approved a red-flag gun law Thursday with a final vote of the state House, virtually ensuring adoption of new procedures for courts to order the surrender of firearms from people who appear to pose a danger to themselves or others. The House approved the bill on a 39-31 vote with …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The sheriff in New Mexico’s most populous county is joining colleagues from more rural areas of the state in pushing back against sweeping gun-control proposals before the Legislature. Bernalillo County Sheriff Manuel Gonzales said Friday he would support becoming a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County.” As with a sanctuary city or state for immigrants, a 2nd Amendment …