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NMiF: UNM Russian Program

Some Students See Opportunity In Studying Russian Language and Culture at UNM

By Ashley Rammelsberg | May 4, 2017

May 5, 2017 – The Russian department at UNM is small but aims to prepare students for jobs that require a unique knowledge of the…

NMiF: Uncertainty for International Visitors Impacts New Mexico

New Mexico Organizations Face New Challenges In Welcoming International Visitors

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 27, 2017

April 28, 2017 – President Trump’s proposed travel ban is on hold in the courts right now, but some international visitors continue to report challenges…

NMiF: Debating the Santa Fe Soda Tax

The Santa Fe Soda Tax Debate

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 27, 2017

April 28, 2017 – Voters in Santa Fe will decide on May 2 whether to approve a proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. The two-cent-per-ounce tax…

NMiF: Reducing Native American Dropout Rates

Creating New Opportunities For Native American Students

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 20, 2017

April 21, 2017 – The high school graduation rate is rising across the country, but educators say there’s more to be done to ensure that…

New Mexico in Focus

New Mexico State Senator Talks About Bill That Bans “Lunch Shaming”

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 14, 2017

April 12, 2017 – Schools in New Mexico will no longer be able to use “school lunch shaming” practices like making students clean the cafeteria…

NMiF: A.R.T construction and local business

Albuquerque Rapid Transit Construction: City And Business Perspective

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 13, 2017

April 14, 2017 – The controversial Albuquerque Rapid Transit project is now under construction along Central avenue. The project started under the Obama administration and…

People, Power, & Democracy (PPD)

People, Power and Democracy: Pulling Back The Curtain On State Government

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 11, 2017

In 2017, New Mexico in Focus will examine proposals to address ethics oversight, transparency and accountability in state government during the legislative session. This is…

NMIF: homeless students

Unstable Housing Creates Challenges For Some Students

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 7, 2017

April 7, 2017 – Schools and community groups are banding together to assist students and their families during a vulnerable time in their life, when…

New Mexico in Focus: The Line Panel

Final Hours For Governor To Sign Or Veto Legislation

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 6, 2017

April 7, 2017 – Governor Martinez has less than a day to sign or veto legislation passed by lawmakers this year. Host Gene Grant and…

NMiF: PPD Forum

Event Brings Community Members Together To Talk About Good Government

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 5, 2017

By: Kevin Maestas  April 5, 2017 – A group of New Mexicans gathered in Albuquerque on Tuesday evening to participate in a forum on how…

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Dolores Huerta Talks About Organizing And Her Hopes For the Future

By Ashley Rammelsberg | April 1, 2017

April 1, 2017 – Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta is in New Mexico this weekend for events to honor her and fellow organizer César E.…

New Mexico in Focus

When should life in prison truly mean life?

By Ashley Rammelsberg | March 31, 2017

March 31, 2017 – The New Mexico Parole Board has released just 7 percent of prison inmates sentenced to 30 years to life for capital…