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Eddy County commission approves Watts for Warriors event at county range but bars alcohol
Summary
The Eddy County Commission voted to allow the Watts for Warriors fundraiser at the county shooting range only if alcohol is excluded; commissioners cited safety and liability concerns while the event organizer said proceeds will be redirected to local veteran support.
The Eddy County Commission on a voice vote approved allowing the Watts for Warriors fundraising event to use county property at the Eddy County Shooting Range, but the board required that no alcohol be served or consumed as part of the event.
During a lengthy public and board discussion, several commissioners and members of the public said they were uncomfortable with mixing firearms and alcohol. "I guess one of my problems is having alcohol and guns mixed together," said Bart…
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