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How could President Trump's tariffs affect New Mexico's Economy? Journal Business Reporter Matthew Narvaiz joins the show to answer that question. NM rights advocates are imploring lawmakers to codify data protections for vulnerable groups, Journal Assistant Business Editor Megan Gleason explains what they want to see. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a possible NM nuclea...

New Mexico’s chief federal judge this week ordered prominent DWI attorney Thomas Clear III to show why he should not be disciplined for his alleged role in a racketeering scheme involving bribery and kickbacks to a group of Albuquerque police officers and others. Journal Investigative Reporter Colleen Heild joins the show to explain what this means. Flora and fauna surrounding Holloman Lake contai...

No New Mexicans were denied Medicaid or SNAP benefits during the federal funding freeze enacted by President Donald Trump’s administration, according to New Mexico House of Representatives staff — but millions in federal funds were missing from state accounts until Wednesday. And New Mexico’s congressional delegation is pressuring the White House after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfor...

President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget issued a memo Monday directing agencies to pause federal grants and loans, a sweeping move that could affect millions of federal dollars meant for New Mexico infrastructure, educational institutions, and disaster recovery. Journal Reporters Cathy Cook and Oliver Uyttebrouck join the show to discuss national and local reactions. Plus, a local...

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For the past 15 years, at least two lawyers and officers from the Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico State Police, and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office ran a racketeering enterprise taking bribes in exchange for letting drunken drivers off the hook, according to newly filed federal criminal records. Journal Reporter Matthew Risen joins the show to discuss the case: that story and more...

President Donald Trump’s plans for an immigration crackdown and possible mass deportations could be headed for a clash with immigrant-friendly policies in New Mexico; Journal Reporter Matthew Risen joins the show to explain how. Plus, public schools and higher education institutions in New Mexico can now be sued under the state’s anti-discrimination law after a ruling by the New Mexico Supreme Cou...

The state Children, Youth and Families Department has breached its obligation to implement reforms aimed at improving the lives of children taken into state custody, according to an independent arbitrator. Journal Investigative Reporter Colleen Heild breaks down the violation. Plus the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act is back for the sixth year in a row, but will it pass? Journal Assistant Busine...

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham dedicated most of her 2025 State of the State address to focusing on the state's crime and public safety challenges, drawing praise and criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike. New Mexico is joining other states across the country in suing President Trump over this executive order to stop birthright citizenship. Journal Reporter Oliver Uyttebrouck stops b...

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham focused on crime and public safety legislation during her last 60-day session; Journal Capitol Bureau Chief Dan Boyd shared what she hopes to achieve. Clayborne Carson, a former Stanford University history professor who saw Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. give his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, spoke in Rio Rancho on Monday. Journal Reporter Kevin Opsalh shares what he...

Outgoing Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on her legacy with Journal Capitol Bureau Dan Boyd. South Carolina man pleads guilty to murdering New Mexico State Police officer who helped with flat tire. Journal Reporter Matthew Risen provides the latest on plea deals and cases. New Mexico Reentry Center, a nonprofit focused on housing and job placement, opens in Española. Journal Business Repor...

Albuquerque Police Department’s 2024 homicide stats are discussed by Journal crime beat reporters Matthew Risen and Gregory Hasman. APS approves new graduate requirements, and Education Reporter Kevin Opsahl shares the changes. NM’s high school basketball record for most three-point shots in a single game has been broken is shared by Journal Preps Sports Editor James Yodice. If you enjoy our podca...

Albuquerque NAACP President Harold Bailey died on Monday, putting to rest a half-century fight against racism and bigotry in New Mexico. He was 78. Journal Reporter Matthew Risen joins the show to discuss Bailey's legacy and how the community will remember him. The Legislative Finance Committee has unveiled its budget proposal for this upcoming session; Journal Capitol Bureau Chief Dan Boyd st...

Jury awards $17 million to a woman for a surgical tool left in her abdomen. NM House Democrats outline their health care priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session. Journal Assistance Business Editor Megan Gleason breaks down what they hope to pass. Also, an APS student is suing the district and school officials at Volcano Vista High School, claiming they violated their freedom of speech. Journal...

State officials report over $6 million in under-collected cannabis excise taxes since April 2022. Journal Reporter Matthew Narviaz explains the cause. NM House Republicans unveil their 2025 Legislative agenda. Journal Assistant Business Editor breaks down their goals. A woman seeks $45 million in a lawsuit against a Presbyterian & local medical office & doctor.

Journalist Noah Alcala Bach discusses part two of his series on Debra Griego’s housing search. President Biden extended protections for immigrants from destabilized countries, and Gillian Barkhurst discusses its implications for New Mexico. Nakayla McClelland shares the uplifting story of two brothers with muscular dystrophy who received possible life-changing care from UNMH. These stories and mor...

On today's edition of the Leading News, Journal Capitol Bureau Chief Dan Boyd breaks down the NM Supreme Court's unanimous ruling to down anti-abortion ordinances adopted by local governments. Also, fire departments across NM, including Albuquerque Fire Rescue, are sending personnel and fire trucks to LA to help fight the ongoing wildfires. Plus, Journal Business Editor Ryan Botel stops by to disc...

In this edition of The Leading News, we cover the EPA and the Navajo Nation agreeing to clean up a uranium mine near Gallup; students at Jimmy Carter Middle School participate in an activity to honor the late president and the latest on the NM United's new head coach. Those stories, plus a look at other headlines and the weather forecast, on this episode of The Leading News. If you enjoy our podca...