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NMiF: John Fleck

Myths About Water In The West

By Ashley Rammelsberg | March 3, 2017

March 3, 2017 – This week on New Mexico In Focus, we talk with John Fleck about his 2016 book, “Water is for Fighting Over…

New Mexico in Focus (gavel)

The Cost of Being Tough on Crime

By Ashley Rammelsberg | March 3, 2017

Feb. 3, 2017— After a year of high-profile violent crime in New Mexico, Gov. Martinez urged lawmakers to get tough on crime this session, pushing…

NMiF: Dave Simon (JCC Albuquerque)

Jewish Community In Albuquerque Responds To Threats

By Ashley Rammelsberg | March 3, 2017

March 3, 2017 – The Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque was evacuated twice in recent weeks after receiving bomb threats by phone. Across the…

NMiF: measuring investments in education

Measuring Investments In Education

By Ashley Rammelsberg | February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017 – Education is one of the largest expenses in state government. Lawmakers cut education funding last year in the special session and…

NMiF: grading legislation

Grading Legislation

By Ashley Rammelsberg | February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017 – It’s a challenge for everyday New Mexicans to keep track of what’s happening in Santa Fe during the legislative session. Bills…

NMiF: The Line Panel

The Line: Is This The Year An Ethics Bill Will Pass The Legislature?

By Ashley Rammelsberg | February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017 – Proposals to create an independent ethics commission have been introduced in many legislative sessions but have never passed. Is the political…

New Mexico in Focus: The Future of Medicaid

Future Of Medicaid Unclear In New Mexico

By Ashley Rammelsberg | February 17, 2017

February 17, 2017 – This week on New Mexico in Focus we look at Medicaid. New Mexico was one of 31 states and the District…

New Mexico in Focus: Senator Jacob Candelaria

The Budget: How does this thing really work?

By Ashley Rammelsberg | February 17, 2017

February 17, 2017— This week marks the halfway point of the Legislature’s 60-day session and lawmakers are getting down to the nitty-gritty of putting together…

New Mexico in Focus: Standing Rock

Protecting Water In Standing Rock And New Mexico

By Ashley Rammelsberg | February 10, 2017

February 10, 2017 – The Cheyenne River Sioux and Standing Rock Sioux tribes have vowed to continue to fight the Dakota Access Pipeline in court.…

New Mexico in Focus: American Indian Day

Tribal Leaders Discuss Priorities On American Indian Day At The Roundhouse

By Ashley Rammelsberg | February 10, 2017

February 10, 2017 – Leaders from tribes across the state came to Santa Fe last week for American Indian Day at the Roundhouse. Our correspondent…

New Mexico in Focus: behavioral health

Behavioral Health Funding In Bernalillo County

By Ashley Rammelsberg | February 10, 2017

February 10, 2017 – Voters in Bernalillo County voted overwhelmingly in 2014 to support a new tax to pay for mental and behavioral health services.…

New Mexico in Focus: the ACA

What will happen to New Mexicans if the Affordable Care Act is repealed?

By Ashley Rammelsberg | February 10, 2017

February 10, 2017 – Opponents of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, have been advocating for its repeal since it was enacted in 2010. Yet,…