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Podcast: New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)
Episode: NM's Cannabis Anniversary, Nuclear Disposal Decision Nears & Breaking the Cycle of Dependency
Description: NMiF Senior Producer Lou DiVizio introduces this week's podcast with several state headlines, including the decision from prosecutors to drop the manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin without prejudice. That means charges against the actor can still be refiled.
Gene Grant and The Line Opinion Panel assess the first year of recreational cannabis sales in our state. The panelists respond to questions about equity in the cannabis market, tax revenue and industry regulation.
Then, the panel dives into several pressing environmental issues impacting New Mexico. Those include a request to...