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NM’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage

A nurse is holding a tablet in front of a group of people.

11.10.23 – New Mexico is grappling with a shortage of medical professionals, especially nurses. Recent reporting from New Mexico In Depth’s Marjorie Childress highlights the problem, which at one point this summer left the state short 7,000 nurses. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio hosts a table discussion to ask how legislators and hospitals can help address…

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CD2 Candidate Conversation Excerpts

Election 2020: Congressional District 2

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 Congressional District, Yvette Herrell. The full hour-long special airs on NMPBS Sunday at 6:00 p.m.  Correspondent:  Gene Grant  Guests: Yvette Herrell (R), Congressional District 2 Candidate  Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (D), Congressional District…

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