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MALDEF President Thomas Saenz, Crime’s Effect On Youth, Our Land

November 5, 2019

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…

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Historic Neighborhoods Alliance Albuquerque, Upcoming Legislative Session

November 4, 2019

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…

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“Democracy Dollars,” SAT Test to Replace the PARCC, UNM Unionization

October 28, 2019

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…

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UNM Facial Recognition, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, The Line

October 16, 2019

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…

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Our Land: Jet Fuel Pollution, The Line

October 14, 2019

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…

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Trump’s Impeachment, Governor’s Emission Plan, The Line

October 3, 2019

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…

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Greg Jackson, The Line

September 26, 2019

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…

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“Sovereignty” Play, Our Land, The Line

September 19, 2019

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…

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Trump in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque’s Climate Strike, The Line

September 19, 2019

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…

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Teen Vaping, Carlsbad Hospital Suing Patients, The Line

September 6, 2019

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…

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ADA Advocate Terri O’Hare, UNM Theatre Professor Emeritus Jim Linnell, The Line

August 29, 2019

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…

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Secretary Lynn Trujillo of NM Dept. of Indian Affairs, NM Environment Dept. Secretary James Kenney, The Line

August 22, 2019

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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