/tags/lets-talk-new-mexico Let's Talk New Mexico en-US Copyright Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:21:23 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2025-08-08/lets-talk-about-insurance-premiums-and-climate-change Thanks to growing financial risks from climate change, property insurance premiums are ballooning, and not just in areas inundated with wildfire and subsequent burn scar flooding. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll explore the problem – and possible solutions – as lawmakers try to confront how climate change could reshape the state’s insurance market. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:21:23 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2025-08-08/lets-talk-about-insurance-premiums-and-climate-change Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-02-20/stansbury-to-nms-fired-federal-workers-call-my-office-call-your-union-you-have-rights U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, the ranking member of the House DOGE Subcommittee, told °µºÚÍø’s Let’s Talk New Mexico Thursday that she has heard from many New Mexicans who have lost their jobs and is reminding them that they have rights. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 02:20:34 GMT /local-news/2025-02-20/stansbury-to-nms-fired-federal-workers-call-my-office-call-your-union-you-have-rights Kaveh Mowahed, Nash Jones /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2025-01-12/lets-talk-about-the-caja-del-rio On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll explore a controversial proposed power line project through the Caja del Rio that sparked a large push to protect the area and talk to the people who recreate and use the landscape on a daily basis. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:37:47 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2025-01-12/lets-talk-about-the-caja-del-rio Bryce Dix /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-09-19/lets-talk-about-social-medias-impact-on-mental-health Social media has become a common way for people to communicate and share ideas. However, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory earlier this year about the effects of social media use on young people and their mental health after use of platforms has become nearly universal. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:53:31 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-09-19/lets-talk-about-social-medias-impact-on-mental-health Taylor Velazquez /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-07-17/lets-talk-about-special-education In New Mexico educational outcomes are low overall, and they’re even lower for special education. In May the Governor announced a new special education office to help improve those outcomes. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll discuss closing the achievement gap for special needs students. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:22:50 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-07-17/lets-talk-about-special-education Taylor Velazquez /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-05-01/lets-talk-about-improving-our-foster-care-system On the last Let’s Talk New Mexico we discussed our state’s troubled foster care system. After many listener calls and emails and many new questions, we’ve decided to continue the conversation this week – focusing on solutions. Mon, 01 May 2023 19:14:04 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-05-01/lets-talk-about-improving-our-foster-care-system Taylor Velazquez /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-04-10/lets-talk-school-based-health-centers Going to school when you don’t feel good can make learning hard. New Mexico has struggled to climb out of our last place ranking in education but also with providing quality healthcare. School based health centers may be a solution. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:47:23 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-04-10/lets-talk-school-based-health-centers Taylor Velazquez /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-03-10/lets-talk-yazzie-martinez-update In 2018, a judge ruled in the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit that New Mexico was failing to provide an equitable education to students who are low-income, Native American, have disabilities or are English language learners. This means that the state is in direct violation of the education clause in the New Mexico State Constitution. Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:43 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-03-10/lets-talk-yazzie-martinez-update Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2023-02-10/keller-says-police-recruitment-goal-unrealistic-apd-leaning-on-civilians-and-tech After running for re-election on growing the Albuquerque police force, Mayor Tim Keller said he’s given up hope of hitting the longstanding goal of having 1,200 officers. The department is switching gears, according to the mayor, by narrowing officer tasks and relying on civilians and technology to fill in the gaps. Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:23:56 GMT /local-news/2023-02-10/keller-says-police-recruitment-goal-unrealistic-apd-leaning-on-civilians-and-tech Nash Jones /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-01-23/lets-talk-charter-schools New Mexico has struggled with education rankings, and critics say charter schools have contributed to the problem. On this week's Let's Talk New Mexico we’ll look at current standards for charter schools and we'll hear firsthand from advocates, public officials, and school staff about the strengths and weaknesses of the charter school system. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:36:33 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-01-23/lets-talk-charter-schools Taylor Velazquez