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Governor’s Race Hits High Gear After First Debate, Redistricting Report Revelations & the Effort to Protect Chaco Canyon

October 6, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel break down the recent debate for governor between Republican Nominee Mark Ronchetti…

Sen. Ivey-Soto Removed from Committee, Legislature Releases Yazzie Martinez Update & Lawsuit’s Lead Plaintiff Remains Unsatisfied

September 28, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene and the Line Opinion Panel react to the news that Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto has been removed from one…

Leaked Report in Sen. Ivey-Soto Harassment Accusations, Ronchetti Calls for Abortion Referendum & Raising Alcohol Taxes Under Consideration

September 21, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel talks through new revelations surrounding State Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto and accusations of sexual misconduct.…

Prescribed Burn Ban Ends, Behavioral Health Shortcomings & NM Department of Health Explains New COVID-19 Boosters

September 14, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel examines the findings of a recent Legislative Finance report alleging major shortcomings in Bernalillo County’s…

NM Governor Addresses Environmental Concerns, Citizen Perception Survey on Homelessness & Harm Reduction in Albuquerque

September 7, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel weighs in on a new survey that shows 70% of Albuquerque citizens are unhappy with…

Analyzing New Polling Data in Key State Races, Las Vegas Water Crisis & Navajo Novelist Releases Acclaimed Thriller

August 31, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene and the Line Opinion Panel and talk through new polling data showing Democrats with big leads in…

Albuquerque’s Homeless Encampments, Jail Staffing Crisis & Behind NM’s 2022 Shakespeare Festival

August 25, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, more context around Albuquerque City Council’s reversal on homeless encampments. Gene Grant talks with District 4 Councilor Brook Bassan about what…

Albuquerque Action on Homeless Camps, Previewing the 100th Santa Fe Indian Market & Understanding Alcohol’s Impact in New Mexico

August 17, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel discusses recent action from Albuquerque City Council that would stop the creation of any new…

Charges Filed in Albuquerque Killings, NM Congressional Leaders Address Climate, & Resilience at the 100th Inter-Tribal Ceremonial

August 11, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel talks through the arrest made in the killing of four Muslim men, and how the…

Our Land: The First Five Years

August 3, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, NMPBS celebrates five years of “Our Land: New Mexico’s Environmental Past, Present and Future.” This local series explores the…

Rio Grande Drying, CYFD Overhaul & Concern Over Nuclear Disposal Plan

July 28, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel explores possible solutions to a stark reality on the Rio Grande, where about 50 miles…

Oil & Gas Revenues Booming, CYFD Transparency Concerns & Analyzing NM’s Historic Fire Season

July 21, 2022

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel weighs in on a new boom in oil and gas revenues and the delicate process…