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Juneteenth in NM; Med Access in a Pharmacy Desert

June 13, 2024
A green and red "Juneteenth 2024" graphic, featuring a white star and circular text, is overlaid on a blurred urban cityscape background.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, a group of New Mexico Black community leaders and elders tell us about the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. In the first of three conversations, Senior Producer Lou DiVizio asks Joe and Rita Powdrell about the roots of Juneteenth celebrations in New Mexico. Then, Ron Wallace talks about his…

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The Benefits of Hemp & Hemp Farming in New Mexico

June 6, 2024
A book cover titled "American Hemp Farmer" shows a man in a field of hemp plants. The text reads, "Who says saving the world can't be a blast?" and includes a Santa Fe Film Festival official selection logo.

6.7.24 – The Paper.’s Andy Lyman interviews documentarian Doug Fine about his film, “American Hemp Farmer,” and asks why New Mexico is uniquely positioned to benefit hemp farmers.  Correspondent: Andy Lyman  Guest: Doug Fine, filmmaker  For More Information:  New film examines how hemp may play a role in food security – KRWG  

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