Episodes
Reflecting on the Legacy of the Rio Grande Sun
This week on New Mexico in Focus, a reflection on a historic small-town paper, the Rio Grande Sun. The paper had carried the Trapp family…
Wildfires Spreading, Attorney General’s Race & Public Lands Open to Oil and Gas Leases
This week on New Mexico in Focus, a wildfire state of emergency. Our Line Opinion panel explores the action the Governor could take with more…
Wildfire Danger, Latinx Voting Analysis & Early Election Preview
This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel addresses the startling number of wildfires burning in our state and the growing concern…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…