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Atrisco Land Grant Legacy
NMiF Correspondent Floyd Vasquez sits down with Peter Sanchez, CEO of the Atrisco Companies, to learn about the history of the Atrisco Land Grant and the…
Legislature 2015: Ethics
The resignation of Senator Phil Griego has many people talking again about ethics and ethics oversight of state lawmakers. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland focuses on ethics…
Skandera Responds to Student Protests and Talks About Education Priorities
New Mexico Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera sits down with New Mexico in Focus producer Sarah Gustavus to talk about recent student protests in New Mexico…
Police Oversight
The new Albuquerque Police Oversight Board met recently met for the first time. The board will hear complaints about APD officers. NMiF producer Sarah Gustavus…
2015 Legislature: Right To Work
Right to work legislation has received a lot of attention in the 2015 legislative session. Governor Susana Martinez supports the proposal but it appears unlikely that the bill…
Student Protests
Students in New Mexico made local and national headlines this week when they walked out of their schools to protest new testing requirements. NMiF…
Gila River Diversion Project
State lawmakers recently considered a handful of bills that dealt with the Gila River. The future of the river is an ongoing debate outside of the legislative session.…
Rep. Lujan Grisham Wants Special Prosecutors for Police-Involved Shootings
US Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham is backing legislation in Congress that would require special prosecutors in shootings involving police officers across the country. Our producer…
2015 Legislature: Transparency in Government
This week, NMiF correspondent Gwyneth Doland asks lawmakers and advocates at the Roundhouse about proposals to increase transparency in campaign contributions and state government. Legislation: SB 537 – Sunshine Portal State…
Black History Month: Ed Lewis
Host Gene Grant sat down with Ed Lewis last year, the man behind “Essence” and “Latina” magazines last fall. The graduate of the University of…
Proposed Santolina Development
A new proposal to develop land west of Albuquerque is a topic of intense debate among local community members. The Santolina Master Plan would…
2015 Legislature – Children, Families and Education
This week, correspondent Gwyneth Doland takes us to the Roundhouse for our weekly update on the legislature. We asked lawmakers what they think the state…