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NM Election 2026: The Governor’s Race

October 2, 2026
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This week on New Mexico in Focus, we begin our election coverage with the biggest contest of the season in our state: the race for governor. Democrat Deb Haaland -— a former congresswoman and interior secretary — and Republican Gregg Hull — a former three-term mayor of Rio Rancho —are vying to replace Democratic Gov.…

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Revisiting the DOJ Lawsuit Over New Mexico’s Immigrant Safety Act

August 28, 2026
A woman in a bright pink blazer sits at a table, gesturing with her hands while speaking. A blue mug is in front of her, and there are dark blue curtains in the background.

8.28.26 – We revisit a May 2026 conversation with New Mexico State Rep. Eleanor Chávez, D-Albuquerque, about the U.S. Department of Justice suing the state over its ban on local governments contracting with ICE for immigrant detention, and why the new law didn’t end the practice.   Host/Correspondent:  Nash Jones   Guest(s):  Eleanor Chávez, New Mexico State…

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