By Andrew Hay (Reuters) - Albuquerque's mayor is urging New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to call a special state legislative session on gun ...
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Lujan Grisham last week declared a 30-day suspension of firearm carry laws in New Mexico's largest city and surrounding county, outraging gun-rights advocates, drawing criticism as unconstitutional by law enforcement, and highlighting Albuquerque's violent crime rate that is among the highest in the nation.
"Albuquerque families can't afford political debates that distract us from fighting violent crime," Keller wrote.
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