Episodes
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Megan Kamerick interviews the new president of the University of New Mexico, Garnett Stokes, who is the first woman to serve in the highest leadership role at UNM. They will talk about … Continue reading University of New Mexico Garnett Stokes, The Line Discusses the Upcoming June Primary
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Russell Contreras sits down with journalist and author Gustavo Arellano, creator of the formerly syndicated column “Ask a Mexican,” to talk about the importance of alternative newsweeklies, free speech, and Latinos in … Continue reading Journalist and Author Gustavo Arellano, Executive Producer of FRONTLINE Raney Aronson-Rath, “Our Land,” The Line
Host: Gene Grant Correspondents: Khalil Ekulona, Antonia Gonzales Studio Guests: Lloyd Lee, PhD, Associate Professor of Native American Studies, UNM Irene Vasquez, PhD, Department Chair/Professor, Chicana/Chicano Studies, UNM Larry Espinoza, president of the Albuquerque Sol FC Justin Sells, head coach … Continue reading Chicana/Chicano Studies and UNM, Albuquerque Sol Football Club, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Jimmy Santiago Baca sits down with NMiF Correspondent Megan Kamerick to talk about his journey as a writer. One of New Mexico’s most celebrated writers, Baca has published volumes of poetry, essays, stories … Continue reading Jimmy Santiago Baca, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Maria Hinojosa, host of the nationally syndicated radio showLatino USA and president and CEO of the Futuro Media Group, sits down with correspondent Russell Contreras to talk about the representation of Latinos in the media, the … Continue reading Maria Hinojosa of Latino USA, Journalist Jonathan Thompson on his new book about the Gold King Mine Disaster, The Line
This week, New Mexico in Focus looks at why some rural communities are encouraging remote work that doesn’t require a commute. But there are challenges, including learning how to manage customers by phone and getting the right internet connection to … Continue reading Working Remotely in Rural New Mexico, Record Low Snowpack, The Line
This week, New Mexico in Focus looks at four Pueblos in Northern New Mexico that will soon have access to broadband internet in their libraries, after years without access to high-speed internet. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales visits the dig site and … Continue reading Broadband Internet at four Pueblos in Northern New Mexico, Suicide Prevention, The Line Discusses New Cannabis Law
This week on New Mexico in Focus, we turn to a student-led movement sweeping the nation. Last week thousands of people across the country turned out for March for Our Lives rallies to call on elected officials to address gun … Continue reading March for Our Lives, Lt. Col. Cindi Feldwisch on Breaking Barriers, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Khalil Ekulona looks at the risk factors for concussions in youth sports and how students and parents can help better identify and address them when they happen. Drought conditions and water conservation … Continue reading Concussions in Youth Sports, Drought Conditions and Water Conservation, The Line
This week New Mexico in Focus pays tribute to Sunshine Week and the importance of government transparency in our democracy. Producer Sarah Gustavus sits down with the executive director of the New Mexico Press Association to talk about the importance … Continue reading Sunshine Week, Chef Brian Yazzie, The Line