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Statewide Reporter Debrief

By Myah Wilmarth | October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020 – NMiF producer Matt Grubs talks with reporters across the state to discuss important issues and races before the election. First up…

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New Mexico Election News

By Myah Wilmarth | October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020 – NMiF producer Matt Grubs talks with Dan Boyd of the Albuquerque Journal, who assesses the general election chances of progressive Democratic senate candidates…

Election 2020: U.S. Senate Debate

U.S. Senate Debate on COVID Response

By Myah Wilmarth | October 23, 2020

October 23, 2020 – The pitched campaign for New Mexico’s open U.S. Senate seat came to NMPBS this week, as Democratic Rep. Ben Ray Lujan,…

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Making Sure Your Vote Counts

By Myah Wilmarth | October 23, 2020

October 23, 2020 – NMiF producer Matt Grubs talks with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver about how voters should handle absentee ballots in the closing weeks of the election,…

Election 2020: Congressional District 1

CD1 Candidate Conversation

By Myah Wilmarth | October 16, 2020

October 16, 2020 – NMiF host Gene Grant recently interviewed the two candidates in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District race: Rep. Deb Haaland, the Democratic…

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Our Land: Urban Forest Update 

By Myah Wilmarth | October 9, 2020

October 9, 2020 – This year’s hot, dry conditions highlight the need for New Mexicans to take care of their trees—and to plan for which…

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Impact of a Dry Rio Grande

By Myah Wilmarth | October 9, 2020

October 9, 2020 – The Rio Grande has been dry near San Antonio, New Mexico, and the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, for the…

Election 2020: Congressional District 2

CD2 Candidate Conversation Excerpts

By Myah Wilmarth | October 9, 2020

October 9, 2020 – New Mexico in Focus previews conversations with Democratic Rep. Xochitl Torres Small and her two-time Republican opponent in New Mexico’s 2nd…

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Policing in 2020: Behavioral Health | Web Extra

By Myah Wilmarth | September 25, 2020

September 25, 2020 – Our guests spend a little extra time with host Gene Grant to talk some more about behavioral health best practices and…

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Policing in 2020: Legal Issues | Web Extra

By Myah Wilmarth | September 25, 2020

September 25, 2020 – Host Gene Grant talks to our guests a little bit more about what qualified immunity is, and what it isn’t. They…

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Policing in 2020: Community Organizing | Web Extra

By Myah Wilmarth | September 25, 2020

September 25, 2020 – Host Gene Grant and our guests spend a little extra time online to discuss efforts to reform the Albuquerque Police Department,…

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Policing in 2020: APD Consent Decree | Web Extra

By Myah Wilmarth | September 25, 2020

September 25, 2020 – Host Gene Grants spends a few more minutes with our guests talking about what it will take to see meaningful reform…