Episodes
MALDEF President Thomas Saenz, Crime’s Effect On Youth, Our Land
This week, New Mexico in Focus interviews Thomas Saenz, the national president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF). Saenz has been…
Read More...Historic Neighborhoods Alliance Albuquerque, Upcoming Legislative Session
This week on New Mexico in Focus: the struggle to shape and reshape Albuquerque’s neighborhoods. Just over a year ago, the city moved to a…
Read More...“Democracy Dollars,” SAT Test to Replace the PARCC, UNM Unionization
This week on New Mexico in Focus, a closer look at Albuquerque’s plan for a public campaign finance voucher system, termed “Democracy Dollars.” Advocates say…
Read More...UNM Facial Recognition, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Megan Kamerick sits down with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller for an in-depth discussion on the eleven bonds…
Read More...Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Our Land: Jet Fuel Pollution, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus: The state’s first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day is right around the corner on Monday, October 13. Correspondent Antonia…
Read More...Trump’s Impeachment, Governor’s Emission Plan, The Line
This week, New Mexico in Focus digs into how Americans perceive the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with UNM Political…
Read More...Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Greg Jackson, The Line
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes flight in just over a week. The event is one of the highlights of the year and a huge…
Read More...“Sovereignty” Play, Our Land, The Line
This week, art imitates life on New Mexico in Focus. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales sits down with attorney and playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle. Santa Fe’s Lensic…
Read More...Trump in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque’s Climate Strike, The Line
This week, New Mexico in Focus heads to the rally for President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. Trump made his first visit to New Mexico since…
Read More...Teen Vaping, Carlsbad Hospital Suing Patients, The Line
This week, New Mexico in Focus looks at the health problems associated with e-cigarettes. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned against…
Read More...ADA Advocate Terri O’Hare, UNM Theatre Professor Emeritus Jim Linnell, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus, host Gene Grant talks with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) advocate Terri O’Hare about what it’s like to…
Read More...Secretary Lynn Trujillo of NM Dept. of Indian Affairs, NM Environment Dept. Secretary James Kenney, The Line
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Antonia Gonzales goes to Sandia Pueblo for an interview with Sec. Lynn Trujillo of the New Mexico…
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