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At This New Mexico Park, Mountain Bikers Pedal Amid Hundreds of Oil Wells

By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main | June 12, 2026

The Glade Run Recreation Area is a destination for cyclists, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts in the middle of a declining oilfield. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at…

Lawsuit alleges Doña Ana County violated public records law, falsified documents

By Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico | June 5, 2026

by Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico This story was originally published at Searchlight New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. A patient advocate in Las Cruces is suing Doña Ana County over an alleged “pattern and practice”…

70-Foot Wastewater Geyser Reflects New Mexico’s Latest Oilfield Challenge

By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main | May 22, 2026

It’s a towering example of the contentious debate over what to do with the state’s ever-growing supply of oilfield waste. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and Main,…

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Happy Juneteenth — and a Blast from the Past

By Jeff Proctor June 19, 2026

Suffice it to say the nostalgia was flowing like sweet tea on a hot summer day in New Mexico in Focus Land this week.  With this week’s show airing on…