Episodes
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Megan Kamerick sits down with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller for an in-depth discussion on the eleven bonds and the quarter-cent gross receipts tax that will be on this November’s ballot, along with … Continue reading UNM Crime Report, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus: The state’s first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day is right around the corner on Monday, October 13. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales speaks with three Native artists and activists about how they plan to celebrate, what … Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Our Land: Jet Fuel Pollution, The Line
This week, New Mexico in Focus digs into how Americans perceive the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with UNM Political Science Professor Jessica Feezell to talk about the political messaging surrounding impeachment, as well as … Continue reading Trump’s Impeachment, Governor’s Emission Plan, The Line
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes flight in just over a week. The event is one of the highlights of the year and a huge tourism draw for the state. But this year, the Fiesta will include some new additions … Continue reading Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Greg Jackson, The Line
This week, New Mexico in Focus heads to the rally for President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. Trump made his first visit to New Mexico since becoming president, bringing an overflow crowd of supporters to Rio Rancho. NMiF speaks to supporters … Continue reading Trump in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque’s Climate Strike, The Line
This week, art imitates life on New Mexico in Focus. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales sits down with attorney and playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle. Santa Fe’s Lensic Performing Arts Center recently hosted a stage reading of her play, “Sovereignty.” The production is … Continue reading “Sovereignty” Play, Blue-Green Algae Blooms, The Line
This week, New Mexico in Focus looks at the health problems associated with e-cigarettes. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned against vaping, especially by children, teens and other vulnerable parts of the population. Senior producer Matt … Continue reading Teen Vaping, Carlsbad Hospital Suing Patients, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus, host Gene Grant talks with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) advocate Terri O’Hare about what it’s like to navigate Albuquerque as a person with a disability. Jim Linnell, UNM Theatre Professor Emeritus, is … Continue reading ADA Advocate Terri O’Hare, UNM Theatre Professor Emeritus Jim Linnell, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Antonia Gonzales goes to Sandia Pueblo for an interview with Sec. Lynn Trujillo of the New Mexico Department of Indian Affairs. Trujillo talks about tribal priorities on the state level, including big … Continue reading Secretary Lynn Trujillo of NM Dept. of Indian Affairs, NM Environment Dept. Secretary James Kenney, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus, senior producer Matt Grubs sits down for an in-depth conversation with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham about her ambitions goal of raising New Mexico’s public education system to be the best in the country. … Continue reading Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Education, Pop-up Park in the International District, The Line