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Rounding out the Governor’s Races with Haaland, Bregman and Hull 

By Nash Jones | May 18, 2026

We’re wrapping up our coverage of the primary races for governor this week just in time for early voting to expand tomorrow.…

Rio Grande could run partially dry in Albuquerque before the end of May

By Mark Haslett | May 15, 2026

by Mark Haslett, KUNM This story was originally published at KUNM, a NMPBS partner. A historically dry winter and early…

The Primary Race for Governor: Republican Edition

By Jeff Proctor | May 11, 2026

It’s primary election season and here at New Mexico in Focus, that means candidate interviews — lots of them.  This week,…

With Promises of Money, Controversial Gas Pipeline on Navajo Nation Passes First Hurdle

By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main | May 8, 2026

Pipeline would cross 234 miles of tribal land in New Mexico and Arizona. Committee hearing schedule catches community group off…

NM State Ethics Commission sues secretive group behind pro-Project Jupiter ad campaign

By Joshua Bowling | April 24, 2026

by Joshua Bowling, Source New Mexico This story was originally published at Source New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. The New…

Youth homeless shelters shoulder burden for CYFD’s highest-needs kids

By Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico | April 17, 2026

Following an executive order ending office stays for foster youth and an Attorney General investigation finding that the state is…

Why We Chose to Air a Racial Slur in Our Cesar Chavez Story

By Cailley Chella | April 17, 2026

In this week’s episode of New Mexico in Focus, I’ve got a story that dives into the generational divide within…

Meet Albuquerque’s New Public Safety Braintrust

By Nash Jones | April 13, 2026

While New Mexico in Focus is a statewide, weekly news show, sometimes a big story in one part of the state demands our full attention. The legislative session in Santa…

Oil Companies Accused of Massive Accounting Fraud in New Mexico

By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main | April 7, 2026

Suit claims ExxonMobil and others underreported debts by $194 million, calling it “a playbook” for how companies dump old wells…

With a Little Help from Our Friends

By Jeff Proctor | April 3, 2026

Much ink and many pixels have been spilled over the news media industry’s contraction in recent years and likewise how this slow-motion disappearing…

Isleta Pueblo officials say online gaming is impacting their tribal Head Start budget

By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM News | April 3, 2026

by Jeanette DeDios, KUNM This story was originally published at KUNM, a NMPBS partner. The Pueblo of Isleta could lose…

New Mexico Pueblos receive federal grants for wildlife, habitat restoration

By Danielle Prokop | March 31, 2026

by Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico This story was originally published at Source New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. Three New…