NM Gov.’s Abortion Action, Rio Grande Water & African American Homesteaders in NM | Full Episode

This week on New Mexico in Focus, background on two controversial decisions from the highest court in the land. That’s as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expands protections for people seeking abortions here in New Mexico. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland speaks with an ACLU attorney about what that means from a legal perspective.

Our Land Executive Producer Laura Paskus talks with the chief engineer of the Rio Grande Conservancy District about ongoing drought, despite monsoon rains. Host Gene Grant explores the stories behind a mobile art exhibit, sharing the history of African American homesteaders who settled in New Mexico in the 19th Century. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio speaks with New Mexico’s Secretary of Early Childhood Education and Care about recent expansions in childcare subsidies. And, an expert lookahead at the second round of tax rebate checks coming from the state.

Host:
Gene Grant

Segments:
Legal Perspective on Roe V. Wade Reversal & NM Executive Action
Correspondent:
Gwyneth Doland
Guest:
Ellie Rushforth, ACLU NM reproductive rights counsel

Middle Rio Grande Water Update
Correspondent:
Laura Paskus
Guest:
Jason Casuga, CEO/chief engineer, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District

Facing the Rising Sun: The Journey of African American Homesteaders in NM
Correspondent:
Gene Grant

NM Childcare Expansions
Correspondent:
Lou DiVizio
Guest:
Elizabeth Groginsky, NM Secretary of Early Childhood Education and Care

Tax Rebate Impacts
Correspondent:
Gene Grant
Guest:
Dr. James Peach, New Mexico State University Economics Professor Emeritus
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