Episodes
Legislative Analysis & APD Leadership
This week on New Mexico in Focus, the clock struck midnight on legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in New Mexico. But shortly after…
Read More...Deb Haaland Makes History, Special Election Set and Legislature’s Race to the Finish
This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel looks at all the that has been accomplished so far in this unique, virtual…
Read More...Our Land: PFAS on the Farm, Biden’s COVID Supply Manager, and Back to School Again
This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel addresses Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to open New Mexico to full-time, in-person learning by…
Read More...Dr. Fauci Talks COVID in Indian Country, Legislative Roundup and Sen. Martin Heinrich
This week, New Mexico in Focus features the top medical aide to President Biden and noted infectious diseases expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales…
Read More...Haaland Hearing Reaction, Housing Crunch and School Decisions
This week, New Mexico in Focus features reaction to confirmation hearings for Interior Secretary-designate Deb Haaland. The New Mexico congresswoman spent parts of two days this week in front…
Read More...Talking Tax Reform, Economics of Climate Change & Deb Haaland’s Nomination Fight
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The Line opinion panel looks at New Mexico’s desperate dash to vaccinate its population. This week, state officials…
Read More...Reforming Redistricting in NM, Alcohol Legislation & Our Land: What’s in a Name?
This week on New Mexico in Focus… Now that the 2020 U.S. Census count is complete, one of the next steps for New Mexico is…
Read More...COVID Impacts Learning and Lawmaking, the Ethics of Vaccination, and What the Biden Climate Plan Means for New Mexico
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The Line opinion panel looks at the mad dash by school districts across the state to consider reopening…
Read More...Lobbying During Pandemic, State of State Analysis, and Vaccine Progress
This week on New Mexico in Focus… NMiF producer Matt Grubs interviews New Mexico In Depth reporter Bryan Metzger about his deep dive into the…
Read More...PFAS Discovered, Musicians Struggle and Lawmakers Meet During Pandemic
This week on New Mexico in Focus… PFAS, toxic man-made chemicals, are showing up in New Mexico’s waters, according to a state study. Scientists have found…
Read More...Legislative Preview, Navajo Nation Fights COVID, Vaccination Rollout
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The Navajo Nation is one of the largest tribes in the United States, both geographically and by population. The Navajo…
Read More...Evictions, Our Land, & New Mexico on the National Stage
This week on New Mexico in Focus… The COVID pandemic has thrown many people into financial crisis and has spotlighted how important adequate shelter is…
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