As part of a statewide tour to raise awareness about New Mexico's new safe gun storage law, Representative Pamelya Herndon has been touring the state in an effort to educate the community about Bennie's Law.
A New Mexico father and his teenage son have both been arrested and booked after the 14-year-old son fatally shot a 13-year-old girl using one of his father's firearms on Friday.
Young adults have faced considerable challenges in the last few years. From adapting to remote learning, then returning to school and dealing with gun violence. New Mexico was ranked 47th nationwide in a recent study, indicating youth have a higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care. KUNM spoke with a member of a state task force on student mental health to learn how schools can create safe places for youth to feel heard.
Mayor Tim Keller joined community partners Wednesday to announce the reconvening of the Metro Crime Initiative that will focus on new solutions to address gun violence, the fentanyl crisis, and domestic violence.