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This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel examines the findings of a recent Legislative Finance report alleging major shortcomings in Bernalillo County’s handling of behavioral health issues.    Plus, the Panel responds to news that...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel weighs in on a new survey that shows 70% of Albuquerque citizens are unhappy with the city’s response to homelessness. The panel also talks through the historic ruling earlier this week...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, host Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel and talk through new polling data showing Democrats with big leads in several state races.  The panel also discusses the rollout of a new tool meant to reduce overdose deaths –...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, more context around Albuquerque City Council’s reversal on homeless encampments. Gene Grant talks with District 4 Councilor Brook Bassan about what made her change her mind on the issue. Grant also asks the Line Opinion...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel discusses recent action from the Albuquerque City Council that would stop the creation of any new homeless encampments in the city. How does this fit with Mayor Tim Keller’s plan to address this...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel talks through the arrest made in the killing of four Muslim men, and how the Albuquerque Islamic community can recover from such a tragic incident.   The Panel also explores the issues facing...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, 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,...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel explores possible solutions to a stark reality on the Rio Grande, where about 50 miles of the river are now dry in New Mexico.  Plus, the Panel looks through the changes coming to the state’s...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel weighs in on a new boom in oil and gas revenues and the delicate process of trying to spend that money.  The Panel also debates the proposal to round up nuclear waste from around the country and...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel is back to discuss how the reversal of Roe V. Wade will impact the race for Governor. One of the key questions will be whether the issue will drive turnout.  Plus, the group react to new research...