New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed course on decades of institutional knowledge and changed its vaccine recommendations for children. The shift has puzzled medical experts, and it leaves the CDC at odds with a longtime partner: the American Academy of Pediatrics. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sat down with the state's top doctor, Miranda Durham, to try and unrave...

Democratic state Sen. Mimi Stewart has been trying for years to codify climate goals set by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham back in 2017. Stewart tells correspondent Gwyneth Doland why this year's bill, the Clear Horizons Act, might finally make its way to the governor's desk. Among the changes in this year's Clear Horizons bill is a requirement for the Environment Department to consult wi...

The Immigrant Safety Act, introduced by Democratic state Reps. Eleanor Chávez and Angelica Rubio, would ban public entities from contracting with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency to lock up immigrants. NMiF Show Host Nash Jones spoke with both representatives about the bill, as the legislation that's already passed the House. Later, Nash speaks with Cibola County Manager Kat...

Republican Sen. Nicole Tobiassen sat on a bipartisan working group that prepared medical compact legislation for the session and is a co-sponsor of a Senate proposal to join the compacts. Tobiassen spoke with Nash about that push, New Mexico's doctor shortage and her first-hand experience failing to find medical treatment for her husband. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones Gu...

Capital and Main reporter Jerry Redfern speaks with Missi Currier, president and CEO of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association. Currier tells Jerry which bills she’s keeping an eye on this year. Also, following years of ill-fated bills that sought tougher regulations on her industry, Jerry asks why during last year's session she said the oil and gas industry was "out of favor" in New...

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth is working to quickly pass several measures during the first week of the session, including a few medical compact bills and a change to the state's civil commitment law. NMiF Show Host Nash Jones spoke with Wirth in his Roundhouse office about the so-called “rocket docket.” Also, Jones asks where Wirth stands on a few high-profile proposals, includ...

For years as a reporter for Capital and Main, Jerry Redfern has documented the short lives of oil and gas reform bills introduced at the Roundhouse. This year, Jerry will continue his coverage with the news site, while also joining In Focus each week to keep viewers updated on his reporting in Santa Fe. Jerry tells Executive Producer Jeff Proctor what he expects to see at this year's session. Podc...

Senate Minority Leader William Sharer leads the New Mexico Republican Party's rebuttal to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's State of the State address. William Sharer, (R) NM Senate Minority Leader - District 1, FarmingtonPat Woods, (R) NM State Senator - District 7, BroadviewNicole Tobiassen, (R) NM State Senator - District 21, Albuquerque

Earlier today, January 20th, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her final State of the State address in Santa Fe. The 2026 legislative session began in earnest once the Governor concluded her speech. 

NMiF Show Host Nash Jones speaks with three seasoned statehouse reporters about the upcoming legislative session. Jones asks the panel how lawmakers plan on balancing the state's $11 billion budget during the short 30-day session. Also, with this being the last regular session for the termed-out Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the panel considers how the outgoing governor will push to pass polici...

Democratic state House Speaker Javier Martínez stops by the studio to chat with Host Nash Jones about the next legislative session. Nash asks how state lawmakers plan on balancing the budget as state government wallets across the country continue to tighten. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones Guest: NM Rep. Javier Martínez, D-Albuquerque; House Speaker 

Bosque Brewing closed the last of its locations in December, after a judge threw out the company's request for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Albuquerque Journal reporter Natalie Robbins and blogger Chris Jackson recently sat down with Senior Producer Lou DiVizio to talk about the closings and consider the overall health of the state's brewhouse scene. Host: Lou DiVizio Guests:  Natalie...

We sit down with two former city councilors to explore Tim Keller’s successful run for an unprecedented third consecutive term as Albuquerque mayor. NMiF Show Host Nash Jones and the two former councilors — Eric Griego and Greg Payne — also discuss why Darren White’s mayoral campaign didn’t resonate, and they touch on the council races that landed in runoff elections, too.  Podcast Host: Lou DiViz...

Last month, reporter Mary Hudetz published a story with nonprofit newsroom ProPublica that unearthed a new system of censorship within the federal Indian Health Service. Hudetz spoke to doctors and other public health experts to try and figure out why the department has essentially gone dark over the past year when it comes to messaging about vaccines. Executive Producer Jeff Proctor sat down with...

Last year, state officials launched a 50-Year Water Action Plan. Executive Producer Jeff Proctor sits down with State Engineer Elizabeth Anderson to explore how that plan aims to conserve water and develop new supplies. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio Correspondent: Jeff Proctor Guest: Elizabeth Anderson, New Mexico State Engineer   

New Mexico in Focus Show Host Nash Jones chats with New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury from Washington after President Trump signed a bill that reopened the federal government earlier this month. That bill closed the 43-day chapter on the nation's longest-ever shutdown. Stansbury, D-NM, talks about the end of the shutdown and why she voted against the funding bill. Podcast Host: Lou Di...

NMiF Show Host Nash Jones sits down with a journalism icon they’ve long admired: Amy Goodman. The longtime host and executive producer of Democracy Now! talks about the voices often left out of corporate media coverage of world events. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones  Guest: Amy Goodman, Host & Executive Producer, Democracy Now!  For More Information: Steal This Story, Ple...

As the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month nears, we spotlight the New Mexico Sexual Assault Helpline’s first anniversary and hear from two directors about the impact it has had. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones Guest: Alexandria Taylor, Executive Director, NM Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs Rachel Cox, Deputy Director of Programs, NM Coalition of Sexual Assault Progr...

Hannah Burling, president of the League of Women Voters of New Mexico, joins us to talk about the customizable voter guide her organization puts together each year. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones Guest: Hannah Burling, President, League of Women Voters of New Mexico For More Information: Voter Guide from the League of Women Voters    

Justin Greene is near the end of his first term as a Santa Fe County commissioner; now, he’s running for mayor in the capital city. In this interview with NMiF Host Nash Jones, Greene describes his vision and plans for the mayor’s office, should he be elected. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones Guest: Justin Greene Santa Fe County Commissioner & Mayoral Candidate 

City Councilor Michael Garcia has emerged as the likely frontrunner in the race to succeed Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber, who is not running for reelection to a third term. Garcia explains why he believes he’s best positioned for the job in a crowded field of eight. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones  Guest: Michael Garcia, Santa Fe City Councilor & Mayoral Candidate 

In 2021, Joanne Vigil Coppler finished a distant second in the race for Santa Fe mayor behind Alan Webber. This year, the longtime public and elected official is running again. She describes her campaign and her plans for the City Different in this interview with Nash Jones.     Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones   Guest: Joanne Vigil Coppler, Santa Fe Mayoral Candidate 

Most local government watchers will be familiar with Ron Trujillo, who served several years on the City Council and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2018. He’s back for another try this year, and NMiF Host Nash Jones digs into why Trujillo thinks he’s right for the job. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones Guest: Ron Trujillo, Santa Fe Mayoral Candidate

This week on the podcast, we feature an exclusive interview with Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who reflects on what state government accomplished — and what it didn’t — during the recently concluded special legislative session. Lujan Grisham also looks ahead to the 30-day, regular session that begins in January. It will be the last for the termed-out governor.  Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio...

NMiF Show Host Nash Jones examines Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s proposal to redevelop the current State Fair site and, potentially, move it from its longtime home. Nash gets an update on that plan from Marty Chavez, former mayor of Albuquerque and a special adviser to the governor on this project. Host: Lou DiVizio NMiF Show Host: Nash Jones Guest: Martin Chavez, Former Albuquerque Mayor, Senior...