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New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

Lou DiVizio starts out the podcast with headlines from around New Mexico, including news of a plea deal in the federal investigation of alleged corruption in APD's DWI unit.

Politics correspondent Gwyneth Doland speaks with former state senator Dede Feldman and former state representative Justine Fox-Young about Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s State of the State address. Gwyneth asks whether this year's push from the governor for tougher laws on crime will succeed. Then, the pair of former lawmakers consider what Lujan Grisham's choice to leave President Donald Trump out of her address might mean about her last two years in office.

Gwyneth speaks with Democratic state Rep. Reena Szczepanski, and Republican senators Jay Block and Pat Woods after the governor's speech to ask about some of her top-line issues.

Host: Lou DiVizio

Segments:

Former Lawmakers React to State of the State Address

Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland

Guests:

Dede Feldman, Democratic Former State Senator

Justine Fox-Young, Attorney and Republican Former State Representative

NM State Senators, Reps Respond to 2025 State of the State

Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland

Guests:

State Sen. Jay Block, R-Rio Rancho

State Sen. Pat Woods, R-Broadview

State Rep. Reena Szczepanski, D-Santa Fe, Majority Floor Leader

For More Information:

NM Supreme Court: Schools can be sued for discrimination - Source New Mexico

New Mexico Gov. unveils sweeping public safety proposals – Source New Mexico

Governor touts progress but urges lawmakers to do more on crime as 60-day session begins – Albuquerque Journal