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53 Episodes 2022 - 2023
Episode 1
Fri, Jul 1, 2022
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expands protections for people seeking abortions here in NM. Discussion about ongoing Rio Grande drought, despite monsoons. Host Gene Grant explores the history of African American homesteaders who settled in NM in the 19th Century. Recent expansions in childcare subsidies and a look ahead at the second round of tax rebate checks coming from the state.
Episode 2
Fri, Jul 8, 2022
Our Land Executive Producer Laura Paskus gives the context to understand the impacts of the early start, devastating damage and how we can navigate this growing threat. This year, NM saw its two largest fires ever. These fires destroyed hundreds of homes, killed two people so far, forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes and livestock, and they'll cost millions of dollars.
Episode 3
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
How the reversal of Roe V. Wade will impact the race for Governor. New research showing how drought and rising temperatures contribute to each other. Laura Paskus sits with a hunter and gun owner to talk about gun rights, and how he says groups like the NRA are skewing the conversation. The latest installment of Here, Now and Always, a permanent exhibit celebrating Native American Culture.
Episode 4
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Episode 5
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
About 50 miles of the Rio Grande river are now dry in New Mexico. Look at changes coming to the state's Children, Youth and Families Department after a review of how the agency handled critical incidents, like child deaths. Thoughts on Pope's apology to Canada for the church's role in indigenous boarding school program. The concerns about the plan to bring nuclear waste to our state for storage.
Episode 6
Fri, Aug 5, 2022
This summer, NMPBS celebrates five years of "Our Land: New Mexico's Environmental Past, Present and Future." This local series explores the state's rivers and landscapes with an eye toward understanding issues like climate change, habitat restoration, community farming, wildfire management, traditional knowledge, and more.
Episode 7
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
An arrest made in the killing of four Muslim men, and how the Albuquerque Islamic community can recover from such a tragic incident. New school year issues begin. Maggie Toulouse Oliver's received threats since 2020 election. Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Melanie Stansbury explain climate legislation. Photojournalist Benjamin Yazza captures the 100th Intertribal Ceremonial in Gallup.
Episode 8
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
Recent action from Albuquerque City Council that would stop the creation of any new homeless encampments in the city. The panel explores possible uses for a historic state surplus, thanks to booming oil and gas revenues. Gene Grant hosts a roundtable discussion about the impacts of alcohol in our state. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales previews the 100th Santa Fe Indian Market.
Episode 9
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
ABQ City Council's reversal on homeless encampments. Plus, discuss the staffing crisis at jails across the state. Gene talks with three members of the NM Shakespeare Festival about this year's shows at Veterans Memorial Park in ABQ. NMPBS Chief Engineer Jason Quinn explains the damage done to a key piece of infrastructure during the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
Episode 10
Fri, Sep 2, 2022
New polling data showing Democrats with leads in state races. New tool to reduce overdose deaths - fentanyl tests strips. Plus, the panel assesses the dire situation in Las Vegas where ash and wildfire debris have contaminated the city's drinking water. Navajo novelist Ramona Emerson talks about her new book 'Shutter.' Laura Paskus explores heat waves and birds with UNM Professor Blair Wolf.
Episode 11
Fri, Sep 9, 2022
70% of ABQ citizens are unhappy with the city's response to homelessness. Couy Griffin removed from his position as Otero County Commissioner. Data shows NM has used its red flag law just eight times since 2020. Laura Paskus sits down with the Governor for an interview covering critical environmental concerns. Representatives from the NM Harm Reduction Collaborative share their perspective.
Episode 12
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Major shortcomings in Bernalillo County's handling of behavioral health issues. Prescribed burns can be used again, under new protocols. Gene Grant speaks with the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health to ask about new COVID-19 boosters and who should receive them. Gene also catches up with Anna Martinez, a civil rights attorney and Albuquerque's newest Poet Laureate.
Episode 13
Fri, Sep 23, 2022
New revelations about State Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto's accusations of sexual misconduct. Mark Ronchetti calls for a referendum on abortion. A willingness to raise alcohol taxes statewide. Laura Paskus speaks with teacher and national grant recipient, Sergio Torres. Laura also speaks with author and environmental journalist Erica Gies about her new book, 'Water Always Wins.'
Episode 14
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto has been removed from one of his committee assignments in the wake of several sexual harassment accusations. The panel addresses an update in state compliance with the Yazzie Martinez Lawsuit. Gene Grant speaks with several leaders at the Black Voters Collaborative about their efforts boosting voting turnout and how influential the African American vote can be here in NM.
Episode 15
Fri, Oct 7, 2022
Break down of the recent debate for governor. A new report assessing the effectiveness of our state's recent redistricting process. The historical significance of Chaco Canyon and the effort to stop new extraction projects from starting in the area. Patrick Hilsman, a journalist and filmmaker who spent the last several months in Ukraine covering the Russian invasion, shares his experiences.
Episode 16
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
Dive into our state's three congressional races as candidates navigate new district lines in the final weeks of the campaign. Explore the potential future of colonialist monuments in the city of Santa Fe after protests on Indigenous People's Day. Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus explores the legalities of water rights along New Mexico's many rivers, including the Rio Grande.
Episode 17
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
Candidate conversations featuring leading contenders for Governor, Congress, and Navajo Nation President. Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel talk through new developments in the race for Attorney General. Laura Paskus speaks with Mario Atencio about oil and gas developments affecting land and water on the eastern Navajo Nation. Discussion about the state's inaugural 'Missing in New Mexico Day.'
Episode 18
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Candidates for NM's third congressional district each explain their platforms ahead of election day. The Line Opinion Panel discusses a recent announcement from the Secretary of State about election misinformation and the new security measures in place to maintain the integrity of everyone's vote. The panel also explores new testing data that once again places NM at the bottom of the country.
Episode 19
Fri, Nov 4, 2022
Anthony Moreno from KRWG talks with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to talk about major issues in NM. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland also speaks with Gabe Vasquez and asks what he would bring to Congress if chosen to represent NM. Analyze the latest polling data in key statewide races. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio speaks with NM Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver.
Episode 20
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Return to the studio for in-person analysis of the 2022 election. Discuss how Gabe Vasquez was able to hold on to his lead, debate the failures of Mark Ronchetti's campaign for Governor and a critique of the New Mexico Republican Party's approach. Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus interviews Greg Mello, about a new plan at LANL to expand production of a major component of nuclear weapons.
Episode 21
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Talk about the criticism Republican leadership is facing after the midterm election. Record-breaking cannabis sales as a new growing facility could be coming to Santa Fe County. An array of new health concerns as winter approaches. Laura Paskus speaks with an attorney from the Elephant Butte Irrigation District. Debate surrounding the NM rental market.
Episode 22
Fri, Nov 25, 2022
Catch up with the newly crowned Miss Indian NM, Alysia Coriz. NM Secretary of Indian Affairs Lynn Trujillo talks about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Task Force. De Haven Solimon Chaffins explains how her artwork explores the story of the Jackpile-Paguate uranium mine. Diné novelist, Ramona Emerson, talks about her new book 'Shutter.' Emmy-nominated Our Land Bosque piece.
Episode 23
Fri, Dec 2, 2022
A record-setting weekend of domestic violence calls in the city of Albuquerque. The potential that thousands could lose their health insurance in a deal between between UnitedHealthcare and Lovelace. Laura Paskus travels to northwest NM to talk with the Energy and Climate Program Manager with the San Juan Citizens Alliance about plans to expand oil and gas drilling near the Chaco Landscape.
Episode 24
Sat, Dec 10, 2022
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel discuss the decision for the Governor as she considers a list of nominees for the Public Regulation Commission. Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus explores a new task force created to investigate and prosecute environmental crimes. Gene Grant catches up with Mario Jimenez from Common Cause New Mexico.
Episode 25
Fri, Dec 16, 2022
Laura Paskus talks with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about the critical environmental concerns impacting NM. Gene Grant hosts a roundtable discussion about the impacts of alcohol in our state. Ted Alcorn explains his findings about NM's death rates. Former U.S. Senator talks about his new book, 'Breakdown: Lessons for a Congress in Crisis.' Patrick Hilsman covers the war in Ukraine.
Episode 26
Fri, Dec 23, 2022
Laura Paskus sits down with NM State Forestry's Collin Haffey, Staci Timmons with the NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources and Professor Andrew Curley. NMPBS Chief Engineer Jason Quinn explains the damage done to a key piece of infrastructure during the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Theresa Pasqual talks about the cultural significance of Chaco Canyon.
Episode 27
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel discuss how the state's revenue surplus might impact next month's legislative session. The panel also debates the merits of proposed bills for gun control and prison reform. And Gene and the panelists consider a recent poll that shows New Mexicans are ready to modernize the state legislature.
Episode 28
Fri, Jan 6, 2023
The Governor gives an inaugural address ahead of the 2023 session. A recent settlement plan announced for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The latest developments in ABQ's debate over safe outdoor spaces. Gene Grant speaks with Mayor Tim Keller about the city's 'Housing Forward' Initiative. The mayor also comments on his relationship with council given recent disagreements on homelessness issues.
Episode 29
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Arrest of a suspect in the shots-fired incidents involving New Mexico lawmakers. Angus Goodbody and Jaz Ammon talk about conditions in the Rio Grande Basin and water supply in the spring and summer. Bernadine Hernandez talks about her book, 'Border Bodies.' The book discusses how racialized sexuality, sexual capital and violence in the 19th century borderlands contributed to the southwest.
Episode 30
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Reactions to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 2023 State of the State Address. Plus, the arrest of a former GOP candidate for state house accused of orchestrating a series of shootings targeting democratic lawmakers. Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus speaks with State Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, a longtime advocate for action on the environment.
Episode 31
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
Reactions to the Santa Fe District Attorney's Office's announcement of charges in the 'Rust' shooting tragedy. A debate over our state's pretrial detention process. The issue of modernizing our state legislature. Brady McGee, Mexican Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, discusses capturing f2754, the Mexican wolf who traveled from the Rocky Prairie Pack to northern NM.
Episode 32
Fri, Feb 3, 2023
Updates from two of NM's police forces, including claims from the Bernalillo County Sheriff that their current body camera systems "are trash." The panel considers new voting rights bills. Uur panelists examine proposed legislation that would allow local governments to control their own community's electrical needs. Gene Maddaus and Gene Grant discuss the recent involuntary manslaughter charges.
Episode 33
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Updates from two of NM's police forces, including claims from the Bernalillo County Sheriff that their current body camera systems "are trash." The panel considers new voting rights bills. Uur panelists examine proposed legislation that would allow local governments to control their own community's electrical needs. Gene Maddaus and Gene Grant discuss the recent involuntary manslaughter charges. Advancements in alternative policing as the city of Albuquerque swears in civilians at APD. Debates for the merits of a bill in the state legislature that would protect reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare. The growing problem of doctors and healthcare workers leaving our state. Thomas Saenz updates the state's response to the Yazzie Martinez ruling.
Episode 34
Fri, Feb 17, 2023
A bipartisan tax plan that would cut the state's gross receipt tax. A bill that would increase alcohol taxes by 25 cents per drink, while dedicating more funding to alcohol abuse treatment. A proposal that would mandate 12 weeks of paid family leave for all workers in the state. Laura Paskus talks with reporter Danielle Prokop and visual journalist Diana Cervantes about their new series.
Episode 35
Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Gwyneth Doland heads back to the legislature to ask lawmakers about several good governance bills, including open primaries and tweaks to campaign finance laws. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren updates some of the action he's taken and lays out plans in the coming months for tribe. Youth activist Jonathan Juarez-Alonzo talks about what a new climate coalition is asking of political leaders.
Episode 36
Fri, Mar 3, 2023
James Mountain is facing backlash over a charge filed in a rape accusation years ago. Plus, the Secretary of Cultural Affairs is on the hot seat after firing the state's longtime archaeology director. Gwyneth Doland speaks with two doctors and a lawmaker about several healthcare bills circulating. Our Land's Laura Paskus talks about the current situation on the Colorado River.
Episode 37
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
James Mountain is facing backlash over a charge filed in a rape accusation years ago. Plus, the Secretary of Cultural Affairs is on the hot seat after firing the state's longtime archaeology director. Gwyneth Doland speaks with two doctors and a lawmaker about several healthcare bills circulating. Our Land's Laura Paskus talks about the current situation on the Colorado River. The panel discusses a recent vote against the creation of new protections for renters, a series of child welfare bills and a series of new initiatives targeting retail crime. Gwyneth Doland returns to the Roundhouse to shine a light on a 70-page tax package. Laura Paskus catches up with NM Wildlife Federation Executive Director Jesse Deubel who discusses hunting authorizations and more.
Episode 38
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
A record-setting $9.6B budget plan and some of the transparency criticisms surrounding the bill. New legal threats from an anti-abortion activist who promises a lawsuit if a reproductive rights bill is signed into law. Three conversations about transparency in state government. A 5-cent increase to state alcohol taxes in an omnibus tax bill moving through the Capitol.
Episode 39
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Recap the 2023 legislative session by breaking down what passed and what didn't. Crime bills, House Bill 7 which codifies abortion rights and the $9.6B budget. Gwyneth Doland catches up with a group of journalists to talk about their experience covering the Roundhouse during the 2023 legislative session. Gene Grant also sits down with Martha Burk, political psychologist.
Episode 40
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Explore the influence of lobbying in the state legislature. Debate the merits of increasing salaries for elected officials at various levels of government. Christopher Ramírez and Althea Atherton with Together for Brothers talk with Laura Paskus about the Zero Fares Pilot Program. The Sandia Mountains have received more precipitation, but they are still warming and drying over time.
Episode 41
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
The continued oil boom in the Permian Basin is reflected in the state's budget. But it also affects the climate, local communities, and the landscape. Jeff Proctor caught up with Martha Burk for a chat about what's changed and what hasn't in the two decades since her protest of the Augusta National Golf Club. A group of Ukrainian citizens in NM push to rally support for their home country.
Episode 42
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene Grant and The Line Opinion Panel react to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's decisions on last week's bill-signing deadline. A new report spotlights some of the federal government's shortcomings when it comes to Indigenous health care - specifically for mothers and newborns. Correspondent Russell Contreras catches up with Bernalillo County's new District Attorney.
Episode 43
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
Assess the first year of recreational cannabis sales in our state. Request to extend the license at the U.S. Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Plant. UNM Health Sciences treats expectant mothers who are addicted through its Milagro Program. Larry Sheffield talks about his new documentary profiling J. Robert Oppenheimer. Laura Paskus travels to Capulin Volcano National Monument.
Episode 44
Fri, Apr 28, 2023
The recent arrest of an Albuquerque teenager police say brought two firearms onto school property. A new report alleging dozens of instances of abuse and neglect by developmental disability caretakers. Involuntary manslaughter 'Rust' filmset charge against Alec Baldwin dropped. Laura Paskus got together with leaders of nonprofits for a conversation about action on climate change in NM Legislature.
Episode 45
Fri, May 5, 2023
The ongoing fight to restrict access to reproductive healthcare in NM. Gene asks why the town of Edgewood moved to pass an anti-abortion ordinance. Sam Cobb, mayor of Hobbs, discuss his decision to pass an ordinance that restricts abortion access to residents. Civil rights attorney Laura Schauer Ives talks about how local anti-abortion court cases could impact people nationwide.
Episode 46
Fri, May 12, 2023
Can a new advisory council at the state's Children Youth and Families Department has any chance to help solve the issues within the agency? The state Supreme Court weighs whether to end the PNM-Avangrid merger case or send it back to the Public Regulation Commission. Laura Paskus sits down with Tom Ribe of the watchdog group Caldera Action for a conversation about the preserve's future challenges.
Episode 47
Fri, May 19, 2023
Gene Grant and a trio of special panelists discuss the end of Title 42. The community in Farmington and San Juan County are reacting and recovering from a mass shooting that killed three people and injured six others. Our Land's Laura Paskus sits down with Jorge Silva-Bañuelos, superintendent of Valles Caldera National Preserve. Learn about the criminal justice reform bill for minor violations.
Episode 48
Fri, May 26, 2023
The mayor assesses the city's growth and continued challenges in four issue areas: homelessness, housing, public safety and policing. Reactions to the mayor's comments from our exclusive interview and to some of the larger themes from the state of the city address. In conversation with Our Land's Laura Paskus, Michelle Otero talks about the challenges and rewards of writing.
Episode 49
Fri, Jun 2, 2023
Join New Mexico in Focus as senior producer Lou DiVizio engages in an exclusive and in-depth interview with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. The mayor discuses his plans for new projects, such as the Rail Trail and citywide high-speed internet fiber installation. Lou addresses the city's inspector general report on potential tax dollar misuse for the Duke City Gladiators stadium.
Episode 50
Fri, Jun 9, 2023
NMiF discusses gun violence, federal charges against Solomon Peña, impact of shooting on motorcycle events, and revival of Organized Crime Prevention Commission. Red River Mayor talks about the shooting and rally's future. New executive producer Jeff Proctor introduces himself. Rio Grande's increased water flow benefits ecosystems like the San Antonio Oxbow.
Episode 51
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
This week on New Mexico in Focus: Withdrawal of oil/gas leases in Chaco Park, protest against Interior Sec. Haaland, enrollment policy change at Albuquerque schools, $500M settlement with Walgreens for opioid epidemic, 30th anniversary of Pride in Santa Fe, and Michelle Otero's memoir on healing through writing.
Episode 52
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Supreme Court supports Native American adoption/foster care preference. Juneteenth's significance in New Mexico. Former Acoma Pueblo governor talks about Chaco Park's cultural importance amid oil/gas lease controversy. Investigative journalist Ed Williams exposes broken foster care system and ongoing reform efforts.
Episode 53
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
New Mexico in Focus covers significant stories: impacts of oil/gas on Navajo Nation, education advancements after Yazzie/Martinez ruling, fire vulnerability in Sandia Mountains, LANL's nuclear weapons production, Indigenous health care disparities, and water rights along rivers.