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The Line: The Future Of Amtrak In The West

NMiF: Amtrak's Future

April 21, 2017 – President Trump’s proposed budget does not include funding to continue Amtrak service in many parts of the country, including New Mexico. Trains are still an affordable way for many families to travel long distances. Should the government continue to subsidize the cost of long-distance rail service? Host Gene Grant and this…

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The Line: Lawmakers Prepare To Sue The Governor

NMiF: State Lawsuits

April 21, 2017 – A group of state lawmakers voted last week to direct legislative staff to prepare to sue Governor Susana Martinez over some vetoes during and after this year’s 60-day session. The governor vetoed all funding for higher education and the legislative branch and said lawmakers would have to come back to Santa…

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