Federal Corruption Investigation & Start of the 2024 Legislative Session

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

Lou DiVizio opens the pod this week with headlines from around the state, including reporting on a federal investigation that appears to allege corruption by Albuquerque Police officers and a prominent defense attorney in DWI cases.

Then, correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with two journalists for three discussions as the group previews this year's 30-day session.

Gwyneth also takes us inside the Roundhouse to ask state Republican minority party leadership, Sen. Gregory Baca and Rep. T. Ryan Lane, how they plan to move forward after hearing the governor's agenda for the state this year.

Host: Lou DiVizio

Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland

Guests:

Trip Jennings, Executive Director, New Mexico In Depth

Jessica Onsurez, News Director, Gannett

Gregory Baca, (R) NM Senate Minority Leader

T. Ryan Lane, (R) NM House Minority Leader

For More Information:

Gov. Lujan Grisham lays out big agenda for short session in State of the State speech – Santa Fe New Mexican

Republicans say Gov. Lujan Grisham's rosy State of the State speech ignores grimmer realities – Santa Fe New Mexican

New Mexico Battles to Clamp Down on Big Oil – Capitol & Main

N.M. governor, Senate GOP unveil public safety agendas – Source NM