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Forever Chemicals; Raton Outdoor Rec & Gov. Debate

May 1, 2026
A nonstick frying pan with a black handle next to a graphic of a chemical flask labeled "PFAS.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, state Environment Secretary James Kenney visits our Albuquerque studio to explain new state regulations on PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” Several areas in the state have seen PFAS contamination, including sites around Holloman and Kirtland Air Force bases where toxic firefighting foam was used for years. Runoff from the foam contaminated area groundwater,…

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Democratic Governor’s Race Primary Polling

May 1, 2026
Two professionally dressed individuals, a woman on the left and a man on the right, are shown in separate portraits against different backgrounds.

5.1.2026 – The Albuquerque Journal published a poll over the weekend by Research and Polling, Inc. It found former congresswoman and Interior secretary Deb Haaland way ahead of Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, with 52% of proven Democratic and independent voters planning to vote for Haaland, and 30% for Bregman. Pollster Brian Sanderoff explains his methodology and the demographics where each candidate scored best.   Host: Nash Jones Guest: Brian Sanderoff, Research & Polling, Inc.  For More Information: ABQ Journal Poll 

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