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New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

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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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Publisher Lindsey Wood is in the business of neighborhood news. She owns and operates the Nob Hill News, the North Valley News and the International District News. Wood tells Host Nosh Jones why her hyperlocal news model could be replicated nationwid... more

This week, we celebrate Independence Day with our annual "State of Local Media" special. But before we do so, we provide an update on a bombshell news story that broke late last month, detailing whistleblower allegations that the federal Drug Enforce... more

In March, UNM named Ryan Berryman to be its next athletics director. Berryman has been connected to Lobo sports since he was a teenager and, at 32, is one of the youngest ADs in Division I sports. The Albuquerque Journal's Geoff Grammer joins Senior ... more

Executive Producer Jeff Proctor sits down with constitutional and international law expert Joshua Kastenberg to delve into the war in Iran — how it began and how it’s going. Proctor asks the law professor and former Judge Advocate General how war cri... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsey Wood
Publisher of Nob Hill News, North Valley News, and International District News
Nob Hill News / Albuquerque neighborhood outlets
Episode: Small Market News Outlets: Different Strategies & Strong Results
Damien Willis
Founder, editor, and lone staff writer
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Bill Church
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Ed Williams
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Episode: The 2026 State of the Local Media
Geoff Grammer
Albuquerque Journal sports writer
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Episode: New Leadership at UNM Athletics Department
Joshua Kastenberg
UNM Law Professor, expert on war powers, executive authority, and the Constitution
University of New Mexico
Episode: Presidential Powers and Potential War Crimes in Iran
Raul Bujanda
Retired FBI agent appointed as Albuquerque public safety director
City of Albuquerque
Episode: Albuquerque Public Safety Director Raul Bujanda
Cecily Barker
Newly appointed police chief of the Albuquerque Police Department
Albuquerque Police Department
Episode: Albuquerque Police Chief Cecily Barker
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Congresswoman (D-NM)
U.S. House of Representatives, New Mexico's 3rd District
Episode: Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez

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Lou DiVizio
Host of New Mexico in Focus
Nash Jones
Show host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 24 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ZiggyStar9999
    United States6 years ago

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Strong investigative reporting with credible guests.
Accessible explanations of complex policy topics for a regional audience.
Engaging discussion that connects local issues to broader policy trends.
High-quality reporting that emphasizes transparency and accountability.
Thoughtful, in-depth coverage of NM issues and governance.

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Small Market News Outlets: Different Strategies & Strong Results
Q: Do you imagine all three outlets reaching Nob Hill News' subscriber-based model, and what are the next steps for expansion?
Lindsey envisions growth to expand to North Valley News and International District News as resources allow, aiming for a scalable model that other cities could replicate, while balancing paid subscriptions with community outreach.
Small Market News Outlets: Different Strategies & Strong Results
Q: So, you're the publisher of three different news outlets. How do you decide what neighborhood stories to cover and why does this model work?
Lindsey explains that coverage is driven by the water-cooler conversations, neighborhood association activity, and direct input from residents, with a focus on stories that affect daily life in specific blocks and communities.
Albuquerque Police Chief Cecily Barker
Q: How will you address the community's demand for a highly visible, engaged, and accessible chief?
Barker highlights ongoing transparency, direct engagement with community groups, and regular presence at CPCs and ambassador programs to stay connected with residents and business owners.
Albuquerque Police Chief Cecily Barker
Q: What changes do you anticipate in terms of latitude or freedom in your role?
She notes she can review and adjust staffing with a wider, long-term perspective, continuing to implement changes she already started as interim while finalizing decisions.
Albuquerque Police Chief Cecily Barker
Q: So you've been interim since the beginning of the year, but now pending city council confirmation, you are the permanent police chief of the Albuquerque Police Department.
Barker explains that becoming permanent allows her to review staffing more broadly, implement broader changes, and continue the work already begun, including accountability measures and strategic use of resources.

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This program covers New Mexico's evolving political, public policy, and societal landscape through in-depth interviews, investigative reporting, and on-the-ground analysis. Recent episodes center on governance, public safety reform, energy and infrastructure, immigration policy, and land protections, often featuring policymakers, agency leaders, journalists, and subject-matter experts. A notable strength is the mix of insider perspectives and accountability-focused inquiry, with guests ranging from state officials and legislators to judges, academics, and reporters, all aimed at clarifying complex issues for a regional audience drawn to public affairs, transparency, and civic process.

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