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https://frontline.news/post/new-mexico-renews-public-health-emergency-on-guns

New Mexico renews ‘public health emergency’ on guns
Order subjects licensed gun dealers to monthly inspections, mandates gun buyback programs

New Mexico officials Friday renewed an order declaring gun violence a “public health emergency” and mandating several anti-gun measures.

According to the public health order signed by New Mexico Health Secretary Patrick Allen, “gun violence and substance abuse currently constitute statewide public health emergencies.” Noting that the Health Department possesses “inherent constitutional police powers . . . to preserve and promote public health and safety,” the order prohibits civilians from carrying firearms near public parks and playgrounds in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.

Other anti-gun measures in the order include monthly inspections of licensed firearms dealers across the state and the implementation of gun buyback programs in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Espanola. ......