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National Geographic Endangered Species by State – Mexican Wolf

NEW MEXICO

MEXICAN WOLF

Canis lupus baileyi

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK

This small wolf is a subspecies of gray wolf, native to New Mexico, Arizona, and northwest Mexico. Once numbering in the thousands, Mexican wolves were nearly extinct by the 1970s. The U.S. and Mexican governments […]

Albuquerque’s Dangerous Overreach!

The Albuquerque City Council is reacting to recent events by issuing a blanket endorsement and support for gun control. With no real ability to change gun policy, the City of Albuquerque is taking it upon themselves to use precious time to issue a “non-binding” resolution. To stop them from adding momentum to the anti-gunners’ […]

Come Celebrate Shooting Sports Month with NMSSA!

Did you know that August is National Shooting Sports month? To celebrate, New Mexico Shooting Sports Association is hosting a shoot on August 31st and you’re invited! At Founder’s Ranch, all NMSSA members and supporters are invited to join us as we celebrate the shooting sports and practice our Second Amendment rights! This is […]

Game Commission to meet August 22 in Santa Fe

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 9, 2019:

Game Commission to meet August 22 in Santa Fe

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will meet Thursday, August 22, in Santa […]

URGENT: Threat of a Special Session

Have you seen the latest news from Santa Fe? Click here for the ABQ Journal story!

Speaker Brian Egolf and Governor Lujan Grisham are threatening a special legislative session to address “terrorism” and likely extreme gun control legislation. We need to stay vigilante, but first, sign the petition and tell the Speaker and Governor […]

Do not buy Levi jeans, not only are they made in China, but the CEO hates guns!

Think Tank Poll Finds that Levi-Strauss’ Anti-Gun Corporate Activism Likely Hurts Bottom Line Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh bravely took a stance against the “gun violence epidemic.” It may have cost his company big time. (Photo: Levi Strauss)

Levi-Strauss CEO Chip Bergh bravely took a stand against the Second Amendment last year when he announced his […]

Bear and cougar rule changes topic of public meetings

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us

Bear and cougar rule changes topic of public meetings

SANTA FE –The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the bear and cougar rule.

To gather […]

ATF FFL Alert — FFL Theft – Bernalillo County – New Mexico

On July 15, 2019, within the last hour of store business hours, an unknown male suspect driving a white sedan entered Cabela’s in Albuquerque, NM and stole a rifle from the open display case. The suspect walked directly to the wall of rifles and within minutes, picked out a rifle, concealed it in his […]

FBI’s NICS Firearm Background Checks in 2019 Hit 2-Million Mark for 6 Straight Months

Record numbers of Americans are seeking to purchase firearms in transactions using the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), launched by the FBI in 1998.

NICS is used by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to instantly determine whether a prospective buyer is eligible to buy firearms. Before ringing up the sale, cashiers call in […]

ATF FFL Alert — FFL Burglary – Sandoval County – New Mexico

This is an important message from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A Federal firearms licensee in Sandoval County, New Mexico has experienced a burglary that resulted in the theft of firearms. Please ensure the security of both your inventory and property and report all suspicious persons or activity to your local police […]