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Immigration Enforcement and Advocacy in NM

Close-up of razor wire in the foreground with a chain-link fence and large buildings in the background under a clear sky.

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we look at immigration in New Mexico — from detention to policymaking, enforcement and advocacy.   Cibola County Correctional Center is one of three prisons in New Mexico that hold immigrants for ICE — US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Reporter Cailley Chella spoke to several men locked up…

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Recovery in Ruidoso; Public Broadcasting Funds Cut

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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