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A talk about DACA, local journalists talk about the top stories in 2016 on the LINE, We re-air the award-winning ¡COLORES! piece on Pueblo Bonito, Sharon Nir, Native Realities Press creator Lee Francis and comic artist Dale DeForest
Friday December 23rd This week on New Mexico in Focus, producer Sarah sits down with three students who currently have DACA protection to talk about what may be ahead. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), offers temporary protection – but not permanent legal residency – to eligible young people who were brought to the United…
Read MoreThe role of court appointed special advocates for children in foster care, local New Mexicans at Standing Rock
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Megan Kamerick looks at the role of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers in the courts and foster care system in New Mexico. These advocates play a crucial role in deciding where a child will live and ensuring their physical, mental and educational needs are met. The…
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