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Floodwaters and mud surround a shelter, vehicles, and trees in a wooded area during a flood event. Date is July 8, 2025, with photo credit to Jason Fulcher.

Where Do the President’s Requests Leave New Mexico?

By Cailley Chella July 25, 2025

Editor’s note: NMiF Reporter Cailley Chella spent two days in Ruidoso last week, reporting on the aftermath of heavy flooding in the area — and how residents are responding to…

The New Mexico state flag in the shape of the state is shown next to the U.S. Capitol building at dusk.

Where Do the President’s Requests Leave New Mexico?

By Lou DiVizio July 18, 2025

Before I get into what you can expect from our team on the show this week, an acknowledgement of some federal legislation that has big implications for NMPBS and all…

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New State Laws Expand Student Loan Forgiveness, Legalize Medical Mushrooms and Institute CYFD Reforms

By Nash Jones July 14, 2025

A huge slate of new state laws are on the books in New Mexico as of this month. So, we at New Mexico in Focus wanted to dive into a…

A red pushpin marks a location on a map of New Mexico, highlighting nearby cities such as Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Roswell.

The State of the Local Media on this Independence Day

By Nash Jones July 4, 2025

It’s become an annual tradition on our program to mark the Fourth of July by examining the status of New Mexico’s fourth estate — the ecosystem that comprises our local…

A group of people play a large hand drum together in a circle. Bold text over the image reads, "Indigenously Positive.

NMiF Features ‘Indigenously Positive’ after First Place Award in National Journalism Contest

By Nash Jones June 27, 2025

This week, New Mexico in Focus is highlighting the Indigenously Positive series. The collaboration between NMPBS and nonprofit news organization New Mexico In Depth has brought you episodes over the…