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Criminal Diversion Program

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3.11.2022 – The District Attorney for New Mexico’s largest county says public defenders are not taking advantage of a criminal diversion program as often as they should. Our Line Opinion Panelists discuss the merits of that accusation, the effectiveness of the program and why some people charged with crimes might not want to participate. Host:…

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Unemployment Overpayment Mistake

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3.4.2022 – Tens of thousands of New Mexicans are scrambling after being told they have to repay some of the unemployment relief they received during the pandemic. The state’s Department of Workforce Solutions says it paid out too much, and now it wants the people who unknowingly received the extra money to pay it back…

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