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ICE Activity Ramps Up; NM’s Early Dem Primary Slot

August 27, 2026
A group of people stands on steps as a woman speaks at a podium. Many hold signs with “Immigrant Friendly” messages. A banner behind them reads “El Centro.”.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, immigrant advocates and local government officials say they’re seeing and hearing about increased federal immigration arrests in Santa Fe and Albuquerque in recent weeks. Host Nash Jones takes you to a news conference at Albuquerque-based nonprofit EL CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos where City Councilor Stephanie Telles and…

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Wastewater and Water Rights in NM

August 13, 2026
A mostly dry riverbed with patches of water winds through a green landscape under a blue sky with clouds and distant mountains.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we revisit several previously aired stories about water in New Mexico.   Earlier this year, the Water Quality Control Commission decided to revisit how and where fracking wastewater can be used in New Mexico. We hear from advocates for and against the proposal. In June, Capital and Main journalist…

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