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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...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the 2022 Legislative Session wraps up on Thursday, Feb. 17 at noon after a grueling 30-day session. The Line opinion panel discuss what made it through the Roundhouse and on to the Governor’s desk. They also discuss the...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Governor’s agenda takes a hit in the legislature. Our Line Opinion Panel debates why a plan to make New Mexico a hub for hydrogen energy has failed twice already, and if the most recent plan to revive it has any hope...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, behind-the-scenes perspective on some of the key legislation under consideration at the Roundhouse. Environment reporter Laura Paskus speaks with an energy journalist about potential concerns in the push to make New...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we take a critical look at two major items attracting attention in the State Legislature, where lawmakers are considering changes to voting rights and tax laws.   Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver explains why...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene and the Line Opinion Panel dig into Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s 2022 State of the State Address, analyzing the Governor’s stated priorities, and what she may have left out. Now that the state has a significant...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, state leaders share their 2022 budget plans ahead of the start of the 30-day legislative session next week. The Line opinion panel also dives into what could be included in a final package and what the spending...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, lawmakers return to the Roundhouse in just a matter of days for the 2022 Legislative Session. One of the big topics, along with the budget, will be crime. Our Line opinion panel looks at some of the proposals that...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we wrap up our countdown of the top stories of 2021, with a special Line opinion panel of working journalists from across the state. Host Gene Grant and the group begin with the fifth-biggest story of the year, and work...