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The Asian American community held a rally in downtown Albuquerque this week in response to an increase in violent and harassing incidents across the state. That surge mirrors what is happening all over the country in the wake of charged and divisive...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the clock struck midnight on legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in New Mexico. But shortly after the 2020 legislative session wrapped, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a framework for a bill...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel looks at all that has been accomplished so far in this unique, virtual legislative session. The panelists will also delve into what work has yet to be done, and what measures may run out of time...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel addresses Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to open New Mexico to full-time, in-person learning by April 5. Largely a local-control matter, the request nevertheless has the attention of school...

This week, New Mexico in Focus features reaction to confirmation hearings for Interior Secretary-designate Deb Haaland. The New Mexico congresswoman spent parts of two days this week in front of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel looks at New Mexico’s desperate dash to vaccinate its population. This week, state officials announced they’ve been able to administer better than 99 percent of the doses the state has received....

This week on New Mexico in Focus, now that the 2020 U.S. Census count is complete, one of the next steps for New Mexico is redrawing congressional and legislative districts.  Redistricting is often a political process decided under a veil of secrecy....

This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel looks at the mad dash by school districts across the state to consider reopening after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gave the okay to return kids of all ages to the classroom during her State of the...

New Mexico in Focus producer Matt Grubs interviews New Mexico In Depth reporter Bryan Metzger about his deep dive into the role of lobbyists in the state’s legislative process. With pandemic restrictions at the Roundhouse this year, lobbyists have found...

New Mexico’s three Public Broadcasting Stations (PBS) will be simulcasting Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s State of the State Address.   New Mexico PBS /KNME-Albuquerque/Santa Fe (Ch.5.1), KRWG-Las Cruces (Ch. 22) and KENW-Portales (Ch.3) will all...