Meredith Rizzo
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NPR
The Federal Communications Commission estimates that 93% of U.S. residents have access to high speed internet. But that could be overstated. According to a new report by the Urban Institute, rural and Native American communities continue to face barriers to broadband access. KUNM spoke with two researchers from the project Amanda Hermans and Gabe Samuels. They say broadband internet is still critically needed in many tribal communities.
Shaun Griswold
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Source New Mexico
Six candidates are running to replace incumbent mayor Gregg Hull, who is stepping down to seek the Republican nomination for governor.
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Leaders of environmental groups are issuing fresh warnings this week about the impacts the ongoing gridlock could have in the river basin. -
After a brief 30 days, the 37th New Mexico Legislature came to a close at noon on Thursday. It was the last regular session under Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who called it “remarkably productive” at a press conference shortly afterwards with House and Senate leadership.
Let's Talk New Mexico
Morgan Lee
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AP
On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll discuss how this was the last regular session under Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and how her legislative priorities compared to what passed. We’ll also talk about what laws passed, including the first universal child care program in the country, medical malpractice reform, and immigration policy that blocks local ICE detention centers.
