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Turmoil at State African American Affairs Office 

September 4, 2026
Three men stand in a control room, holding papers and having a discussion. Monitors and technical equipment are visible in the background.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Santa Fe New Mexican reporter Lily Alexander helps us understand her reporting on longstanding turnover and allegations of workplace hostility at the state Office of African American Affairs — including under the leadership of Executive Director Gene Grant, the former host of NMiF. Alexander interviews two former staffers…

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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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