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Federal Funds Cut for Public Broadcasting

July 25, 2025
Logos of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and USAID appear in front of a blurred image of the U.S. Capitol dome.

7.25.25 – Earlier this month, Congress approved President Trump’s request to strip away the next two years of funds previously allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. As a result, our local public television station and about 1,500 others — along with the national PBS and NPR networks — will no longer receive federal funding…

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Recovery in Ruidoso; Public Broadcasting Funds Cut

July 25, 2025
Floodwaters and mud surround a shelter, vehicles, and trees in a wooded area during a flood event. Date is July 8, 2025, with photo credit to Jason Fulcher.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we head to Ruidoso just days after deadly flooding hit the area. Reporter Cailley Chella visited the village last week and found residents, including the mayor, watching the clock and waiting for the feds to step in and help. After Cailley spoke to those affected, the federal government…

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