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Should New Mexico Move To Open Primaries?
February 5, 2016 – This week on New Mexico in Focus, we look at legislation that could give voters the chance to vote to change…
Restoring Public Trust: Money In Politics
The People, Power and Democracy project is examining ethics, accountability and transparency in state government during the 2016 legislative session. Join our community conversation about…
Polling On Immigration And Driver’s Licenses
January 29, 2016 – Lawmakers in Santa Fe are once again debating the future of New Mexico’s driver’s licenses. The current policy allows individuals to obtain…
APS Bond Election
January 29, 2016 – Albuquerque Public Schools and CNM are asking voters to approve $575 million dollars in a mil levy and general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements projects that…
Protecting Access To Public Records & Public Meetings
January 29, 2016 – This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Gwyneth Doland takes us to the Roundhouse to highlight the importance access to public records in…
Restoring Public Trust: A Conversation About New Mexico’s Future
Mistrust of government is at an all-time high. What can elected officials, media and the public do to restore trust in our democracy? Gwyneth Doland…
Is New Mexico’s Capital Outlay Process Broken?
January 22, 2016 – New Mexico in Focus is partnering with other nonprofit media outlets this year on coverage of the 2016 legislative session. The People, Power…
New Mexico’s U.S. Senators Lay Out Plans For Mining Reform
January 15, 2016 – New Mexico officials announced this week that the state plans to sue the federal government for the Gold King Mine spill last…
Encouraging More Students To Pursue STEM Careers
January 15, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Education projects that jobs in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) are growing but the number…
Former APD Officer Encourages Return To Community Policing Model
January 8, 2016 – The Albuquerque Police Department is currently engaging in a process to reform policies and training for officers, which is required by…
New Mexico Progress Report
January 8, 2016 – New Mexico First, a public policy group, recently released a report that looked at four key issues that are important for…
Entrepreneurship In ABQ: What Makes A Successful Grant Writer
December 25, 2015 – Nonprofits often rely on grants and foundation support to operate local programs, but spending hours of staff time on grants can…