Firearms - The Journal

How firearm thefts in New Mexico compare to other states

Semi-automatic pistols are the most commonly stolen firearm type

DATE: Jun 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Ex-GOP candidate indicted in connection with shootings at lawmakers’ homes

Solomon Peña was defeated in his bid midterm election bid for New Mexico House of Representatives

DATE: Jun 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Gov. Jared Polis trims bill making gun industry lawsuits easier

Rules intended to further require gun sellers to block children and criminals from obtaining weapons were stripped from the legislation

DATE: Apr 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado House Democrats limit debate on gun bills to stop GOP weekend filibuster

Republican oppose move as attempt to silence ‘voice of the minority’

DATE: Mar 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bennie’s Bill has implications for Farmington shootings

Recent juvenile-involved shooting incidents highlight need for improved gun safety

DATE: Mar 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado law makes it very difficult and financially perilous to sue the gun industry

Democrats are poised to roll back the state’s extra protections against lawsuits for gun manufacturers and sellers

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Counties could further regulate where people can shoot guns under Colorado bill

House Bill 23-1165 would lift state preemption preventing counties from limiting firearm discharge in unincorporated areas

DATE: Feb 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two handguns stolen from truck outside Colorado Capitol

Incoming GOP state representative says both guns were unloaded and secured with trigger locks

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango man suspected of jail escape, police shooting pleads guilty to gun charge

Elias Buck, 23, faces up to 10 years in prison after signing plea deal

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado attorney general vows to protect abortion access, gun laws

Phil Weiser calls U.S. Supreme Court term ‘adventuresome,’ ‘aggressive’ and ‘destabilizing’

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado senators hope passage of gun safety bill spurs further action

Legislation would expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, provide incentives to states that pass red flag laws

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Texas man arrested on suspicion of burglary, shooting up a house north of Durango

Reverse-911 call issued to Hermosa-area residents

DATE: Jun 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News