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Name: Santa Fe to Host 'Guns to Gardens' Buyback on May 11
Start: 2024-05-11
Location: Santa Fe, NM

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Albuquerque, NM Past

APD Hosts Gun Buyback with Up to $250 Cash Rewards

May 17, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has announced its third partnership with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence for an upcoming gun buyback on May 17, 2025.This initiative provides community members with a safe and legal way to surrender unwanted firearms while receiving cash compensation and free sports tickets in return.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, May 17, 2025Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: APD University Substation, 1009 Bradbury Dr. SETerms of Exchange:$250 for assault weapons$200 for semi-automatic handguns or semi-automatic rifles$100 for long guns, revolvers, and pistolsFree tickets to Lobos, New Mexico United, and Isotopes gamesEligibility: Open to all, no questions asked, no limit on number of firearmsRequirements: Firearms must be unloaded and in working conditionProcedureParticipants must remain in their vehicles throughout the process and are encouraged to store firearms in the trunk if possible.After the surrender and cash exchange, APD personnel will check if surrendered firearms are stolen. If a gun is identified as stolen, it will be entered into evidence and the rightful owner will be contacted.Context and ImpactThis marks the third safe surrender gun buyback event organized by APD in collaboration with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence.According to APD Chief of Police Harold Medina, previous events have received positive feedback from the community. The initiative is also sponsored by Albuquerque Community Safety, Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, the University of New Mexico Lobos, NM United, and the Isotopes.The program aims to reduce the number of unwanted firearms that could potentially "get into the wrong hands," as stated by Chief Medina.Non-stolen firearms collected during the event will be dismantled onsite, with the scrap metal being repurposed by RFK Charter School high school students into gardening tools, musical instruments, and art pieces. Additionally, New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence will provide free gun locks to current gun owners during the event.For more information, community members can contact the Albuquerque Police Department or New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence directly. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

Albuquerque, NM Past

Albuquerque Sets December Gun Buyback with Cash and Lobo Tickets

Dec 14, 2024 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

Albuquerque residents will have another opportunity to exchange unwanted firearms for cash and University of New Mexico men's basketball tickets at an upcoming buyback event.New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, in partnership with local law enforcement and sports organizations, has scheduled their final gun buyback of the year for December 14 at the Albuquerque Police Department's University Substation.December Event DetailsThe "Safe Surrender Gun Buyback" will offer anonymous compensation to individuals turning in firearms. This upcoming event follows previous buybacks, including a November event that collected over 200 guns and distributed more than $20,000 in gift cards to participants."Somebody says I don't want this firearm, other states they go to law enforcement, and they say sure we'll take care of that for you. This state we can't do that, so this gives people an opportunity to give an unwanted firearm," said Miranda Viscoli, co-president of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence.Key DetailsDate: Saturday, December 14, 2024Time: 9 a.m. to noonLocation: APD University Substation (1009 Bradbury Dr. SE)Compensation: Cash and same-day UNM Lobo men's basketball ticketsProcess: Anonymous surrender of unwanted firearmsOrganizer: New Mexicans to Prevent Gun ViolencePartners: Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico United, Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, Albuquerque Isotopes, and New Mexico LobosProgram HistoryThe December event will mark the continuation of a series of buybacks in Albuquerque. A previous event in August 25 represented the 24th gun buyback conducted by New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence in partnership with local law enforcement.During the August event, organizers reported collecting a record number of semi-automatic weapons among the more than 200 firearms surrendered. The demand exceeded available resources, with people still waiting in line when funds were depleted.Community ImpactThe program has attracted support from various segments of the community, including local sports organizations.Locals personally affected by gun violence have also taken part. Judeah Piro, a senior at RFK middle school who lost two friends to gun violence, has volunteered at past events to help reduce firearms in the community.

Albuquerque, NM Past

Albuquerque Partnership Sets Gun Buyback for June

Jun 29, 2024 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

This Saturday, Albuquerque residents have an opportunity to safely surrender unwanted firearms through a collaborative effort between New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence (NMPGV) and the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO).The initiative aims to reduce the number of unwanted firearms in the community through a safe, anonymous exchange program.Event DetailsDate: June 29, SaturdayTime: 9 a.m. to NoonLocation: La Mesa Presbyterian Church parking lotTerms of Exchange:$250 for assault weapons$200 for semi-automatic handguns or semi-automatic rifles$100 for long guns, revolvers, and pistolsEligibility: Open to all individuals with working, unloaded firearmsProtocol: Participants must stay in their vehicles with firearms secured in the trunkProgram ProcessThe buyback operates as a safe surrender event with no personal information retained from participants. Individuals may turn in multiple firearms as long as they are in working condition and unloaded.NMPGV will provide cash compensation for each surrendered firearm, with funds coming directly from their organization rather than BCSO.Safety and VerificationAfter the exchange, BCSO personnel will conduct a National Crime Information Center inquiry on surrendered firearms to verify they aren't stolen. If a firearm is identified as stolen property, authorities will document it as evidence and attempt to return it to its rightful owner.Additional ResourcesFree gunlocks will also be distributed by NMPGV during the event as part of their commitment to promoting firearm safety in the community. This service is available to all attendees, regardless of whether they surrender firearms.

Santa Fe, NM Past

Santa Fe to Host 'Guns to Gardens' Buyback on May 11

May 11, 2024 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

The City of Santa Fe is partnering with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence (NMPGV), Santa Fe Police, and the First Judicial District Attorney's Office for their sixth collaborative gun buyback event.This marks NMPGV's 15th "Guns to Gardens" initiative since the program began in 2016.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, May 11Time: 9 a.m. to noonLocation: Santa Fe Municipal Courthouse parking lotTerms of Exchange:$250 gift card for assault-style weapons$200 gift card for semi-automatic firearms$100 gift card for long guns, revolvers, and pistolsGift card options include Brewers Gas, Target, Walmart, Amazon, and SmithsEligibility: Open to anyone with working, unloaded firearmsSpecial Instructions:Remain in your vehicle during the exchangeKeep firearms in vehicle trunk if possible3D-printed guns and ghost guns will be accepted for dismantling (no gift cards)Free gunlocks available to gun ownersContext and ImpactThe "Guns to Gardens" program operates as a safe surrender event, with officials not retaining any information about individuals surrendering firearms.Santa Fe police will conduct National Crime Information Center inquiries on all surrendered weapons, however. Any firearms identified as stolen will be entered as evidence, with authorities contacting rightful owners for retrieval.The initiative also transforms surrendered firearms into gardening tools and art pieces, with proceeds funding future buyback programs. The program provides a safe, anonymous option for firearm disposal while contributing to community safety and repurposing materials for positive use.

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