Episodes
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…
Lobbying During Pandemic, State of State Analysis, and Vaccine Progress
This week on New Mexico in Focus… NMiF producer Matt Grubs interviews New Mexico In Depth reporter Bryan Metzger about his deep dive into the…
PFAS Discovered, Musicians Struggle and Lawmakers Meet During Pandemic
This week on New Mexico in Focus… PFAS, toxic man-made chemicals, are showing up in New Mexico’s waters, according to a state study. Scientists have found…
Legislative Preview, Navajo Nation Fights COVID, Vaccination Rollout
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The Navajo Nation is one of the largest tribes in the United States, both geographically and by population. The Navajo…
Evictions, Our Land, & New Mexico on the National Stage
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The COVID pandemic has thrown many people into financial crisis and has spotlighted how important adequate shelter is…
Top 5 Stories of 2020 & Laura Ingalls Wilder Biographer Caroline Fraser
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The Line opinion panelists wrap up our list of the top stories of 2020. Once again, this week our list…
Top Stories of 2020 Part 1 & New Mexico’s Military Legacy
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The Line opinion panelists begin our annual countdown of the top stories of the year. 2020 was dominated…
Vaccines, Broadband Access, Mysterious Bird Deaths
This week on New Mexico in Focus… Of the nearly six thousand missing and murdered Indigenous women reported each year in the U.S., many are…