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The Santa Fe New Mexican’s weekly podcast hosted by state government and lead politics reporter Daniel J. Chacón features the policies, politics and personalities at the state Capitol during New Mexico's 2025 legislative session.
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Fighting to stay in the primary, Jonas Moya says he'd champion rural New Mexico as state land commissioner
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Epstein's Zorro Ranch: New Mexico radio host discusses email he received alleging buried bodies
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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'New Mexico was basically the worst,' Epstein survivors told lawmaker of abuse at Zorro Ranch
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Rep. Derrick Lente discusses getting creative to fund raises for state employees at end of session
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Rep. Gail Armstrong shares a Republican’s view on the good, bad and ugly of the legislative session
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Universal child care: New Mexico official discusses setting a blueprint for the nation
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Gen Z lawmaker Cristina Parajón discusses her path to the Roundhouse and early legislative wins
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Sen. Jeff Steinborn pushes for lobbyist transparency, more oversight for data center microgrids
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Sen. Linda Trujillo talks interstate licensing compact, child care funding and more as session nears
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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LFC Chair Nathan Small discusses budget priorities, child care funding ahead of legislative session
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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‘I’m going to ignite a conversation’: Duke Rodriguez discusses his run for New Mexico governor
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Shel Neymark advocates for New Mexico’s rural libraries to receive greater funding
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Legislative Finance Committee Director Charles Sallee addresses drop in New Mexico’s revenue projections
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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'We lock up our deodorant but not our criminals’: State Sen. Nicole Tobiassen speaks on crime issues
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Fireman, substitute teacher Cam Crawford working to strengthen Democrats’ position in New Mexico
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Former Democrat Patricia Salazar looks to revive Republican Party in deep blue Rio Arriba County
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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‘A holistic type of leadership’: Santa Fe Mayor-elect Michael Garcia discusses plans for City Hall
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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‘We’re gearing up for a public health crisis’: New Mexico food bank leader addresses potential SNAP freeze
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Ken Miyagishima speaks on medical malpractice reform, other top priorities in run for N.M. governor
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Carmen Lopez on increasing trust and transparency in New Mexico’s elections
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Letitia Montoya says collecting shopping carts around Santa Fe helped inform her run for mayor
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Jeanne O'Dean makes pitch for 'disruptive innovation' in race for Santa Fe mayor
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Tarin Nix calls for cutting red tape, fixing City Hall during campaign for Santa Fe mayor
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Santa Fe mayoral candidate Oscar Rodriguez aims to fix basic services, deliver affordable housing
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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JoAnne Vigil Coppler says her experience sets her apart in her run to be Santa Fe's mayor
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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‘It is worse than it’s ever been’: New Mexico child welfare advocate appalled by state of CYFD
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Ron Trujillo pushes for restoring obelisk, improving basic services in second run for Santa Fe mayor
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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N.M. Corrections Dept. Secretary Alisha Tafoya Lucero talks reentry programs and reducing recidivism
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Zozobra chair Ray Sandoval talks tree controversy, safety concerns and event budget
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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‘It’s just been constant chaos’: Councilor Sam LeDoux speaks on the dysfunction in Española's city government
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Roger Montoya discusses Moving Arts Española's mission to help youth and his time in politics
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Santa Fe mayoral candidate Michael Garcia seeks community-based solutions for the city's big issues
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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State Rep. Matthew McQueen on his decision to run for New Mexico state land commissioner
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Santa Fe mayoral candidate Justin Greene shares his vision for the city and touts his experience
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Former N.M. House Speaker Brian Egolf on life out of politics, Trump, public safety and red chile
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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‘No Kings Day’ preview with Indivisible Santa Fe member Dr. Heidi Li Feldman
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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State Rep. Rebecca Dow sees an opening for Republicans to gain ground in New Mexico
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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State Auditor Joseph Maestas speaks on Santa Fe's audits, a DOGE-like proposal and funding issues
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May 29, 2025 |
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New Mexico Democratic Party Chair Sara Attleson speaks on efforts to strengthen the party
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May 22, 2025 |
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Sen. Moe Maestas on N.M.'s careless driving statute, probation reform and modernizing the police force
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May 16, 2025 |
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Rep. Christine Chandler speaks on paid family and medical leave, public safety and AI
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May 09, 2025 |
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N.M. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver talks election integrity and semi-open primaries
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May 01, 2025 |
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N.M. Lt. Gov. Howie Morales discusses a possible run for governor and his role in the Roundhouse
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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State Sen. Jay Block speaks on his military background, his DOGE-like idea for New Mexico and the governor's race
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Sam Bregman throws his hat in the New Mexico governor’s race
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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New Mexico GOP Chair Amy Barela speaks on the suspected arson at party headquarters, Trump’s second term and more
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Milan Simonich gives his take on the 2025 legislative session
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Sen. Peter Wirth assesses the 2025 legislative session as the clock winds down
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Rep. Nicole Chavez shares how tragedy sparked her path to politics
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Sen. Leo Jaramillo gives the lowdown on his lowrider legislation and Española roots
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Stefani Lord and John Block speak on their radical reputations and Trump's first weeks back in power
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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A conversation with freshman Senator Angel Charley of Laguna Pueblo
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Deb Haaland discusses her decision to run for New Mexico governor
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Rep. Reena Szczepanski on her push for representation and her path to leadership
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Sen. Bill Sharer on filibustering, crime legislation, and not wanting to ride a donkey
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Sen. Crystal Brantley outlines her bills to battle N.M.'s crime problem and stem cell phone use in schools
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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A conversation with House Speaker Javier Martínez heading into New Mexico's 2025 legislative session
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Jan 19, 2025 |