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Changes at Albuquerque Police and NM Public Safety Departments

October 2, 2020
Composite of shields for Albuquerque Police, and the Department of Public Safety.

October 2, 2020 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panel delve into former APD Chief Michael Geier’s retirement saga. Geier has stated publicly that he was micromanaged and pushed into retirement; Mayor Keller’s office says he just wasn’t getting the job done. The Line also looks into Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s dismissal of Mark…

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Special: Policing in 2020 and Beyond

September 28, 2020
Composite of siren lights, a do-not-cross tape, and insignia for Albuquerque Police.

New Mexico is dealing with difficult times, from economic struggles, to a worldwide pandemic and civil and political unrest. The COVID-19 outbreak has laid bare many systemic failures here in New Mexico, often revolving around the issue of racial inequality. This week on a New Mexico in Focus special, we lean into these challenges with…

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