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New Mexico in Focus is New Mexico PBS’ prime-time news magazine show covering the events, issues and people that are shaping life in New Mexico and the Southwest. Hosted by Gene Grant, NMiF takes a multi-layered look at social, political, economic...

This week on New Mexic in Focus, producer Matt Grubs interviews four members of the state’s Capitol press corps to run down the legislative session, talk about themes, trends, and what lies ahead when lawmakers return next year. Host Gene Grant and the...

This week, New Mexico in Focus takes an in-depth look at ways of addressing chronic homelessness. Homelessness is a persistent problem in New Mexico and officials in the state’s largest city and Bernalillo County are rolling out new strategies to help...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sits down for her first one-on-one, in-depth interview since the start of the legislative session. The governor talks about her legislative strategy, criticism of her approach and the...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Correspondent Gwyneth Doland heads to Santa Fe to explore the nexus of education and tax reform efforts. In response to a judge's decision that New Mexico hasn't been spending enough on its public schools, the...

This week New Mexico in Focus discusses the ongoing debate between lawmakers regarding the idea of increasing the state’s minimum wage including one plan that does away with another wage level designed for employees like restaurant wait staff and...

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) recently announced the election of its new board leaders and members, including New Mexico PBS General Manager & CEO Franz Joachim, who was elected as a trustee. The newly-elected trustees are: Carolyn...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Gwyneth Doland reports from the Roundhouse on the latest movement regarding ethics legislation and especially on the recently released HB4, which lays out details of how a voter-approved Ethics Commission...

This week on New Mexico in Focus correspondent Gwyneth Doland reports from the Roundhouse with the latest updates on gun control legislation, including more stringent background check requirements. Correspondent Laura Paskus takes a deep dive into...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Gwyneth Doland dives into the finances surrounding legalized and medical cannabis with a financial market analyst, a tax expert, and an owner of a medical cannabis dispensary. Additionally, Gene Grant and...