Episodes
Governors on Cannabis Legalization, Earth Day & 2022 Gov’s Race
This week on New Mexico in Focus, the co-hosts of the NMPBS podcast Growing Forward speak with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham about New Mexico’s new recreational cannabis laws,…
COVID returns to school, a congressional special election and wrapping environmental legislation
On New Mexico in Focus… The once lively theaters of New Mexico have been quiet since last March. No performances. No ticket sales. No paychecks. There might yet…
Governor signs bills, NM vaccination plan, the changing Rio Grande
On New Mexico in Focus… The Line opinion panel zeroes in on the bills being signed (and not) by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Friday marks the deadline…
Rise of Asian American Violence, UNMH Stroke Center & Media Diversity
On New Mexico in Focus… The Asian American community held a rally in downtown Albuquerque this week in response to an increase in violent and harassing incidents across the state. That…
Legislative Analysis & APD Leadership
This week on New Mexico in Focus, the clock struck midnight on legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in New Mexico. But shortly after…
Deb Haaland Makes History, Special Election Set and Legislature’s Race to the Finish
This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel looks at all the that has been accomplished so far in this unique, virtual…
Our Land: PFAS on the Farm, Biden’s COVID Supply Manager, and Back to School Again
This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel addresses Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to open New Mexico to full-time, in-person learning by…
Dr. Fauci Talks COVID in Indian Country, Legislative Roundup and Sen. Martin Heinrich
This week, New Mexico in Focus features the top medical aide to President Biden and noted infectious diseases expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales…
Haaland Hearing Reaction, Housing Crunch and School Decisions
This week, New Mexico in Focus features reaction to confirmation hearings for Interior Secretary-designate Deb Haaland. The New Mexico congresswoman spent parts of two days this week in front…
Talking Tax Reform, Economics of Climate Change & Deb Haaland’s Nomination Fight
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The Line opinion panel looks at New Mexico’s desperate dash to vaccinate its population. This week, state officials…
Reforming Redistricting in NM, Alcohol Legislation & Our Land: What’s in a Name?
This week on New Mexico in Focus… Now that the 2020 U.S. Census count is complete, one of the next steps for New Mexico is…
COVID Impacts Learning and Lawmaking, the Ethics of Vaccination, and What the Biden Climate Plan Means for New Mexico
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The Line opinion panel looks at the mad dash by school districts across the state to consider reopening…