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NM Governor Approves Historic Budget, Russian-American in New Mexico Organizes Rally for Peace and Democratic Convention Recap

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed the largest budget in New Mexico history. Our Line Opinion Panel tells us what’s inside, and what the Governor removed from the legislature’s spending wish list. Plus, how the Governor’s vetoes could impact her relationship with the rest of her party. Concerned citizens around the globe are speaking out…

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Criminal Diversion, Child Abuse Bill Becomes Law and El Malpais Trees Update

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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. Governor Michelle Lujan…

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