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The Primary Race for Governor: Republican Edition
It’s primary election season and here at New Mexico in Focus, that means candidate interviews — lots of them. This week, our…
With Promises of Money, Controversial Gas Pipeline on Navajo Nation Passes First Hurdle
Pipeline would cross 234 miles of tribal land in New Mexico and Arizona. Committee hearing schedule catches community group off…
NM State Ethics Commission sues secretive group behind pro-Project Jupiter ad campaign
by Joshua Bowling, Source New Mexico This story was originally published at Source New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. The New…
Youth homeless shelters shoulder burden for CYFD’s highest-needs kids
Following an executive order ending office stays for foster youth and an Attorney General investigation finding that the state is…
Why We Chose to Air a Racial Slur in Our Cesar Chavez Story
In this week’s episode of New Mexico in Focus, I’ve got a story that dives into the generational divide within…
Meet Albuquerque’s New Public Safety Braintrust
While New Mexico in Focus is a statewide, weekly news show, sometimes a big story in one part of the state demands our full attention. The legislative session in Santa…
Oil Companies Accused of Massive Accounting Fraud in New Mexico
Suit claims ExxonMobil and others underreported debts by $194 million, calling it “a playbook” for how companies dump old wells…
With a Little Help from Our Friends
Much ink and many pixels have been spilled over the news media industry’s contraction in recent years and likewise how this slow-motion disappearing…
Isleta Pueblo officials say online gaming is impacting their tribal Head Start budget
by Jeanette DeDios, KUNM This story was originally published at KUNM, a NMPBS partner. The Pueblo of Isleta could lose…
New Mexico Pueblos receive federal grants for wildlife, habitat restoration
by Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico This story was originally published at Source New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. Three New…
Tribal libraries fill critical gaps in communities, despite limited staff
by Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth This story was originally published at New Mexico In Depth, a NMPBS partner.…
Shine a Light
James Madison was born 275 years and three days ago as I sit here now, wrestling with the tyranny of the…