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Blackdom, New Mexico: The Significance of the Afro-Frontier, 1900-1930

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11.3.23 – Founded at the turn of the 20th century, Blackdom was a freedom colony in southern New Mexico formed by Black settlers hoping to escape the Jim Crow south. New Mexico in Focus correspondent Russell Contreras sits down with Dr. Timothy Nelson to talk about his new book, “Blackdom, New Mexico: The Significance of…

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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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