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This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel addresses the startling number of wildfires burning in our state and the growing concern over what that means for the rest of the spring and summer. All that, as forecasters continue to offer...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion panelists assess the fast-moving special session that’s sending $500-$1,500 to most New Mexican taxpayers. Plus, an economics professor from New Mexico State University explains whether these payments...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, a look behind the push to make New Mexico a dumping ground for nuclear waste from around the country. Environment reporter Laura Paskus talks with a New Mexico Senator who’s working to keep the private company, Holtec,...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the state legislature is heading back to the Roundhouse in less than two weeks for a special session. The Line Opinion panel looks ahead to how they could help ease the burdens of inflation and rising gas prices. The...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, a Russian-American living here in New Mexico is working to raise awareness and support for the innocent people fighting for their lives in Ukraine. He shares the one issue that he thinks is standing in the way of...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, our state is wrestling with how to spend nearly $4 billion in federal infrastructure money. But, what exactly is the process and how will potential projects be prioritized? Correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with...

In celebration of this semester’s upcoming Lobo graduates, the UNM Bookstores hosts its annual Spring 2022 Grad Fair Tuesday-Friday, March 22-25. The Medical Legal Bookstore Grad Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22 at the north campus location. Grad...

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) recently presented its Pillar of Public Service Award to Franz Joachim, general manager and chief executive officer of New Mexico PBS, for his pioneering work in deploying datacasting technology to enhance...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Ukrainian Americans here in New Mexico are rallying for support, from the public, and the federal government. Host Gene Grant speaks with three members of a local nonprofit about their efforts in our state, and the...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Albuquerque’s ban on plastic bags is facing some renewed opposition. Environment reporter Laura Paskus speaks with Councilor Brook Bassan to understand her rationale for sponsoring a repeal of the ban. Correspondent...