Federal judge upholds New Mexico governor's gun restrictions in public spaces after recent shootings

New Mexico governor declared gun violence a public health crisis and implemented restrictions on carrying guns in public parks and playgrounds in Albuquerque area.
A federal judge rejected a challenge from gun rights advocates seeking to block the restrictions.
Governor argued the temporary restrictions were necessary after recent shootings resulted in children's deaths.
The restrictions led to protests, calls for the governor's impeachment, but were upheld as protecting vulnerable populations.
Statistics showed reduced reports of gunfire and increased jail bookings in Albuquerque since the restrictions were implemented.