If someone was convicted of a felony 20 years ago. Can they ever own a firearm in NEW MEXICO?
It is unlawful, without prior approval from the bus company, to board or attempt to board a bus while in possession of a firearm upon the person or effects and readily accessible while on the bus. This does not apply to duly elected or appointed law enforcement officers or commercial security personnel in the lawful discharge of their duties.
It is unlawful for a felon to receive, transport, or possess a firearm.
Felon is defined as:
A person who has been convicted of a felony offense by a court of the United States or of any of its states or political subdivisions;
And less than ten years have passed since the person completed serving his sentence or period of probation for the felony conviction, whichever is later;
And the person has not been pardoned for the conviction by the appropriate authority;
And the person has not received a deferred sentence.
ETA:
Believe crime was convicted in East Coast.