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Immigration Enforcement in New Mexico: What Role (If Any) Should State and Local Governments Play?

By Nash Jones August 1, 2025

You’ve likely seen videos from across the country of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, clad in masks, detaining people in public, often forcibly. One such video taken at an…

Floodwaters and mud surround a shelter, vehicles, and trees in a wooded area during a flood event. Date is July 8, 2025, with photo credit to Jason Fulcher.

Where Do the President’s Requests Leave New Mexico?

By Cailley Chella July 25, 2025

Editor’s note: NMiF Reporter Cailley Chella spent two days in Ruidoso last week, reporting on the aftermath of heavy flooding in the area — and how residents are responding to…

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Where Do the President’s Requests Leave New Mexico?

By Lou DiVizio July 18, 2025

Before I get into what you can expect from our team on the show this week, an acknowledgement of some federal legislation that has big implications for NMPBS and all…

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New State Laws Expand Student Loan Forgiveness, Legalize Medical Mushrooms and Institute CYFD Reforms

By Nash Jones July 14, 2025

A huge slate of new state laws are on the books in New Mexico as of this month. So, we at New Mexico in Focus wanted to dive into a…

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The State of the Local Media on this Independence Day

By Nash Jones July 4, 2025

It’s become an annual tradition on our program to mark the Fourth of July by examining the status of New Mexico’s fourth estate — the ecosystem that comprises our local…