Episodes
Assessing the Impact of Tax Rebate Checks, Recreational Cannabis Legalization & Spring Runoff Forecast
This week on New Mexico in Focus, our Line Opinion panelists assess the fast-moving special session that’s sending $500-$1500 to most New Mexican taxpayers. Plus,…
Read More...Nuclear Waste Storage Proposal, Reconciling Climate Change Through Faith & Sustaining Journalism in New Mexico
This week on New Mexico in Focus, a look behind the push to make New Mexico a dumping ground for nuclear waste from around the…
Read More...Special Session Announcement, Legal Recreational Cannabis Sales & New Mexico’s New State Engineer
This week on New Mexico in Focus, the state legislature is heading back to the Roundhouse in less than two weeks for a special session.…
Read More...NM Governor Approves Historic Budget, Executive Action on Hydrogen & Weather Modification
This week on New Mexico in Focus, a Russian-American living here in New Mexico is working to raise awareness and support for the innocent people…
Read More...NM Infrastructure Priorities, Controversial Child Welfare Bill & Transparency in State Government
This week on New Mexico in Focus, our state is wrestling with how to spend nearly four billion dollars in federal infrastructure money. But, what exactly…
Read More...GOP Convention Fallout, Local Response to Ukraine
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Ukrainian Americans here in New Mexico are rallying for support, from the public, and the federal government. Host…
Read More...Mask Mandate Ends, PNM Warns of Potential Blackouts & Understanding the End of the Regular Session
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Albuquerque’s ban on plastic bags is facing some renewed opposition. Environment reporter Laura Paskus speaks with Councilor Brook…
Read More...Legislative Session Concludes & Albuquerque’s Indian Boarding School History
This week on New Mexico in Focus, the 2022 Legislative Session wraps up on Thursday, February 17th at noon after a grueling 30-day session. The…
Read More...Hydrogen Bill Stalls, Voting Proposal Changes & Staffing Crisis at MDC
This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Governor’s agenda takes a hit in the legislature. Our Line Opinion Panel debates why a plan to…
Read More...Anti-Crime Initiatives, the Scientific Realities of Hydrogen & Education Equity
This week on New Mexico in Focus, behind-the-scenes perspective on some of the key legislation under consideration at the Roundhouse. Environment reporter Laura Paskus speaks…
Read More...Voting Reform Proposals, the Governor’s Push for Hydrogen & Tax Laws Explained
This week on New Mexico in Focus, we take a critical look at two major items attracting attention in the State Legislature, where lawmakers are…
Read More...State of the State Address: Analyzing Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Proposed Investments & New Mexico’s 2022 Outlook
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene and the Line Opinion Panel dig into Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s 2022 State of the State Address,…
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