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Federal Judge Blocks Part of New Mexico Governor’s Public Health Order Suspending Right to Open or Concealed Carry of Guns in Public Places

A federal judge in New Mexico has blocked part of a public health order issued by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham that suspended the right to open or concealed carry of guns in public places for 30 days in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, ruling that it was in violation of the Second Amendment. Opponents of the order argued that it was necessary to protect the safety of the people of New Mexico, but the temporary restraining order will remain in effect until a hearing is held on August 7th to determine the legality of the order.

Solomon Peña, Failed Republican Candidate for New Mexico’s State House, Indicted on 14 Criminal Counts

Solomon Peña, a failed Republican candidate for New Mexico's state House, has been indicted on 14 criminal counts, including three counts of criminal solicitation to commit shooting at a dwelling or occupied building and two counts of conspiracy to commit shooting at a dwelling or occupied building. Peña had been arrested by Albuquerque police in January after shots were fired at the home of a county commissioner in December and is believed to be the "mastermind" behind the attacks. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office has not yet released any further details about the charges or the evidence that led to the indictment.

Judge Rules Former New Mexico Republican State House Candidate Must Remain in Jail Pending Trial for Alleged Involvement in Conspiracy to Shoot at Homes of Legislators and County Commissioners

Solomon Peña, a former New Mexico Republican state house candidate, has been ordered to remain in jail as he awaits trial for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to shoot at the homes of two state legislators and two Bernalillo County commissioners. Judge David Murphy of the Second Judicial District Court ruled that Peña posed a threat to the targets of the shootings and their family members, citing his history of felony convictions and the tactics police say were used in the shootings. Peña is currently facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated battery, and tampering with evidence, and his trial is set to begin in April.

Failed Republican State House Candidate Arrested in Connection to Multiple Shootings of Democratic Officials

Solomon Pena, a failed Republican state House candidate and election denier, was arrested this week in connection to multiple shootings at the homes of state Democratic officials. Pena is accused of conspiring with and paying four men to carry out the attacks, and the state is requesting that he be detained before trial. Republican lawmakers have distanced themselves from Pena, and Democratic leaders have called for increased security measures as the investigation continues.

Former Republican Candidate Solomon Peña Arrested for Allegedly Paying to Shoot at Homes of State Legislators and County Commissioners

Solomon Peña, a former Republican candidate for state office in New Mexico, was arrested Monday and is facing multiple criminal charges related to allegedly paying and conspiring with four men to shoot at the homes of four Democratic lawmakers in Albuquerque since early December. He is currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque and the investigation is ongoing.

New Mexico GOP Candidate Arrested and Charged with Shooting at Democratic Politicians’ Homes

Solomon Peña, a failed New Mexico GOP candidate, has been arrested and charged with shooting at the homes of Democratic politicians. He allegedly conspired with and paid four men to carry out four shootings at the residences of two Bernalillo County commissioners and two state legislators in Albuquerque. Local Democratic leaders have condemned the shootings and the New Mexico Democratic Party has released a statement expressing their outrage. The investigation into the shootings is ongoing.

Former Republican New Mexico State House Candidate Arrested in Connection with String of Shootings at Homes of Democratic Elected Leaders

Former Republican New Mexico State House candidate Solomon Peña was arrested Monday following a SWAT standoff in connection with a string of shootings at the homes of local Democratic elected leaders. Peña, who was wearing a "Make America Great Again" hoodie in front of two Trump flags, is expected to face charges related to four shootings that occurred at the homes of two state legislators and two county commissioners, but no one was injured.

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