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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. NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS takes a multi-layered look at social, political, economic, health, education and arts issues and explores them in-depth, with a critical eye to give them context beyond the "news of the moment."

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KUNM's Jeanette DeDios sits down with three state senators who kickstarted an investigation into the state's long history of forced sterilization of Indigenous women and other women of color. Later, Jeanette asks the table how difficult it is for Nat... more

This fall, New Mexico voters will decide whether to finally pay state lawmakers a salary, joining the rest of the nation. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sat down with Mason Graham, a policy advisor with Common Cause New Mexico, to talk about the choice ... more

Today on the podcast, we revisit a conversation from 2023 with Martha Burk — former chair of the National Council of Women's Organizations — about a letter she sent more than two decades ago that rocked the insular, men's-only membership of the Augus... more

Today on the podcast, we’re marking Sunshine Week — last week's annual celebration of the fight for government transparency — with the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government. Executive Producer Jeff Proctor sat down with NMFOG board member Greg Wi... more

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Recent Guests

Mason Graham
Policy Director at Common Cause New Mexico
Common Cause New Mexico
Episode: Your Vote: Paying State Legislators & Protecting Voting Rights
Martha Burk
Feminist and political psychologist; led the 2003 Augusta National protest
National Council of Women's Organizations (former)
Episode: Martha Burk and Augusta National, 20 Years Later
Greg Williams
Longtime board member with the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government
Episode: Local and State Government Transparency in 2026
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Governor of New Mexico
Office of the Governor of New Mexico
Episode: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Reflects on Final Regular Session
Andrea Romero
Democratic Representative, Chair of the Epstein Truth Commission
New Mexico House of Representatives
Episode: Epstein Truth Commission Chair on Scope of Investigation
Mimi Stewart
Democratic Senator, sponsor of the Clear Horizons Act
New Mexico State Senate
Episode: Post-Mortem on Signature Climate Bill’s Failure
Tameka Gillum
UNM associate professor and lead researcher on the study discussed
University of New Mexico
Episode: UNM Researcher Finds Black Women in U.S. Killed at Horrifying Rate
Dr. Soraya Gollop
Director of Project ECHO's education initiatives
Project ECHO
Episode: How NM Classrooms Teach 'Structured Literacy'
Karen Bateman
Mother of malpractice victim, Kelsey, who died during childbirth
Episode: Medical Malpractice Debate

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • NM in Focus

    is an excellent podcast and show with in depth reporting around so many issues about this place called New Mexico. its multi layered history of violence,extreme marginalization by the US government, and its colonization by 4 entities leaves us all much to learn . thank you to the excellent team of reporters keeping us educated and updated -

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    mtnmliver
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing!

    I love learning about New Mexico politics, so I'm so glasd that this podcast exists! It's an easy way to keep up with current affairs in New Mexico, plus who doesn't love Gene Grant.

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    ZiggyStar9999
    United States6 years ago

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Audience appreciates in-depth policy context and balanced reporting on NM issues.
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Your Vote: Paying State Legislators & Protecting Voting Rights
Q: If those voting-protection programs are in place, are they enough to safeguard elections if federal rules change?
Protection programs alone are not enough; extra measures are needed at both state and local levels to safeguard voting rights, with legislators as the first line of defense against any rollback of protections and to maintain access for diverse communities.
Your Vote: Paying State Legislators & Protecting Voting Rights
Q: What's the holdup on rank-choice voting in Albuquerque and what could voters expect if it passes?
The ordinance is awaiting a vote and faces political risk; if enacted, it would move Albuquerque toward a more representative system that can reduce costly runoffs, align outcomes with voter intent, and set a precedent for other New Mexico cities that already use ranked-choice voting.
Your Vote: Paying State Legislators & Protecting Voting Rights
Q: Can you break down that measure? What exactly is inside it?
The measure contemplates paying New Mexico senators and representatives, replacing the current per diem with a salary around the median household income of the state, roughly $68,000, in an effort to professionalize the legislature and improve policy work. It would aim to reduce disparities that deter capable residents from serving.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Reflects on Final Regular Session
Q: With the gun control bill failing, how do you envision Democrats moving forward on public safety and gun policy?
Democrats should own the public safety issue, pursue a holistic approach combining accountability with addressing root causes, and build broad coalitions to advance prudent, evidence-based policies.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Reflects on Final Regular Session
Q: What guarantees do we have that medical malpractice reform will reduce insurance premiums for providers?
While no bill can guarantee outcomes, the reforms aim to stabilize the market by addressing punitive damages and liability burdens, expanding options for insurers, and increasing competition.

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Broadly focused on state governance, public policy, health, education, and local issues in New Mexico with in-depth conversations and reporting from seasoned journalists and policy insiders. Episodes frequently feature state lawmakers, public health officials, researchers, and industry representatives, giving listeners actionable context on legislation, education policy, health care access, and economic development. Notable strengths include long-form explanations of complex policy tradeoffs, timely coverage of regulatory changes, and a results-oriented stance that connects policy to everyday outcomes for residents and communities. This sound raises its usefulness for listeners who want to understand how NM policy decisions unfold and how v... more

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2. Martha Burk
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4. Michelle Lujan Grisham
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