Mayor Backs State's New Gun Law By S.U. Mahesh Journal Capitol Bureau SANTA FE — Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez is asking the state Supreme Court to throw out a petition filed by his predecessor challenging the state's new concealed-carry law. Chávez, who supports carrying concealed weapons, said the petition filed by former Mayor Jim Baca does not reflect his own position "on these important public policy issues." While he was still mayor, Baca filed a petition as a private citizen with the Supreme Court, contending the concealed-carry law was unconstitutional. Baca cited a provision of Article II, Section ...