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Albuquerque’s Now-Permanent African American Advisory Board

June 26, 2026
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6.19.26 – This week, we celebrate Juneteenth with a conversation about Albuquerque’s now-permanent African American Advisory Board. Former longtime host Gene Grant returns to the show to interview Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers, who sponsored legislation to create the board, and board member Patrick Barrett.  Correspondent: Gene Grant  Guests: Nichole Rogers, Albuquerque City Councilor, District 6  Patrick Barrett, Board Member …

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New Black Advisory Board; Debate on Wastewater Use

June 26, 2026
Three people sit around a blue table in a studio setting with blank blue screens in the background. Each has a cup in front of them and appears to be in conversation.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we celebrate Juneteenth with a conversation about Albuquerque’s now-permanent African American Advisory Board. Former longtime host Gene Grant returns to the show to interview Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers, who sponsored legislation to create the board, and board member Patrick Barrett.  In May 2025, the state’s Water Quality Control Commission adopted a rule that…

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