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What Failed in the 2022 Legislative Session?

2.18.2022 – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham laid out an aggressive agenda for the 2022 Legislative…

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What Passed in the 2022 Legislative Session?

2.18.2022 –The 2022 Legislative Session ended at noon on Thursday, February 17th. A frantic finish…

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Voting Reform Bills Move Forward in Legislature

2.11.2022 – A package of voting reforms might have a tough time making it through…

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Corrections Staffing Crisis & Crime Bills

2.11.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel reacts to a call for help from the union…

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Hydrogen Bill Revived in State Legislature

2.11.2022 – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s push to make New Mexico a hub for hydrogen…

NM Fake Trump Electors

2.4.2022 – New Mexico is caught in the middle of an investigation into the 2020…

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Addressing the Yazzie-Martinez Lawsuit

2.4.2022 – More than three years after a court ruling mandating change, the state legislature…

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Anti-Crime Initiatives

2.4.2022 – A package of anti-crime initiatives is gaining support in the state Legislature. Our…

Political Maneuvering Ahead of the 2022 Election

1.27.2022 – Lawmakers are firmly focused on completing the obligations of this year’s regular session,…

Hydrogen Hub Development Announcement

1.27.2022 – Lawmakers are considering new legislation that would put New Mexico on a pathway…

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Reaction to Voting Reform Proposals

1.27.2022 – The Line Opinion panel reacts to our interview with Secretary of State Maggie…

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State of the State Pt. 4: Unity & Optimism

January 21, 2022: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham explains her mindset for 2022 and reaches across…

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State of the State Pt. 3: Healthcare Access

January 21, 2022: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham digs in on her plan to bring a…

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State of the State Pt. 2: Public Safety

January 21, 2022: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham hardens her stance on fighting crime, calling for…

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State of the State Pt. 1: Thinking Big on State Spending

January 21, 2022: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham lays out her spending priorities for the upcoming…

Public vs. Private Utilities

January 14, 2022 – Our Line Panelists share their opinion on a study to determine…

Coping With COVID Surge

January 14, 2022 –COVID-19 cases are surging since the introduction of the new Omicron variant.…

State Budget Debate

January 14, 2022 –The Line Opinion Panel analyzes budget proposals from both the Governor and…

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Ethics Commission Effectiveness

7.29.2022 – Following a $500 fine levied to State Representative Rebecca Dow for violations committed…

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CYFD Overhaul

7.29.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel looks through the changes coming to the state’s Children,…

Rio Grande Drying

7.29.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel explores possible solutions to a stark reality on the…

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Teen Gun Access & Suicide Prevention

7.22.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel underscores the importance of the state’s new 9-8-8 crisis…

Nuclear Waste Disposal Proposal

7.22.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel debates a proposal to round up nuclear waste from…

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NM Oil & Gas Revenues Booming

7.22.2022 – State coffers have earned an extra 1-point-7-billion-dollars in the last four months from…

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New Drought Research Raises Concerns for Southwest

7.15.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel reacts to new research showing how drought and rising…

New Ballot Proposal to Boost Education

7.15.2022 –The Line Panel explores an upcoming ballot initiative that would pull more money from…

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Impact of Abortion on NM Gov. Race

7.15.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel is back to discuss how the reversal of Roe…

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Chaves County Police Shooting Lawsuit

6.24.2022 –Attorney general Hector Balderas is investigating a deadly deputy-involved shooting that killed 34-year-old David…

Developments in the Race for Governor

6.24.2022 –The Panel explores the ups and downs of the Governor’s race where a new…

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Otero County Election Certification

6.24.2022 –The Line Opinion Panel reacts to the recent developments in Otero County where commissioners…

Bipartisan Agreement on Gun Legislation

6.17.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel assesses a bipartisan plan to address gun violence that…

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Otero County Chaos & Local Primary Results

6.17.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel dives into the chaos in Otero County where commissioners…

President Biden Visits NM

6.17.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel reacts to President Biden’s weekend visit to our state.…

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General Election Preview

6.9.2022 –The Line Opinion Panel looks ahead to the general election. Panelists explore Republican Nominee…

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Primary Election Analysis

6.9.2022 –New Mexico voters had their say at the polls this week. Our Line Opinion…

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Flooding Concerns Following Historic Fires

6.9.2022 –The Line Opinion Panel discusses the lingering threat of flooding in parts of the…