The price of target practice is going up. Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Friday announced a $2 increase in daily target range fees at Shooting Range Park. The increase, the first since 2001, means the standard fee for adults will be $8, while junior and senior fees will be $7. All other fees will remain unchanged. […]
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