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Albuquerque’s New Public Safety Leaders

April 10, 2026
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This week on New Mexico in Focus, we take a deep dive into new public safety leadership at the City of Albuquerque. Police Chief Cecily Barker talks about her 20-year career with the Albuquerque Police Department and how she differs from the previous chief, Harold Medina. Public Safety Director Raul Bujanda talks about coordination between Albuquerque’s police, fire and community safety departments. Daniel Williams,…

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Blackstone Inc Pursues Purchase of PNM Parent Company 

April 3, 2026
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4.3.26 – The Public Service Company of New Mexico, or PNM, and its parent company filed an application last year with state regulators to be acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure, the nation’s largest private equity firm. Ten months later, that sale is still pending. Albuquerque Journal Staff Writer Justin Horwath has covered the acquisition process. Horwath talks to Executive Producer…

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