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NM Pride Month; Public Education Report Card

June 21, 2024
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This week on New Mexico in Focus, Executive Producer Jeff Proctor speaks with Marshall Martinez of Equality New Mexico about celebrating Pride month and the current state of LGBTQ rights in the Southwest.   Correspondent Russell Contreras sits down with Dr. Karen Sanchez-Griego, a former superintendent of the Cuba Independent School District. Sanchez-Griego speaks on the state’s…

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Understanding, Appreciating & Celebrating Juneteenth in New Mexico

June 14, 2024
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This week, a group of New Mexico Black community leaders and elders tell us about the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. City Councilor Nichole Rogers talks about the International District being labeled a “pharmacy desert” — and how she plans to address residents’ pharmaceutical needs. This week on New Mexico in Focus, I’m excited to share…

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