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Podcast: New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)
Episode: Criminal Diversion, Child Abuse Bill Becomes Law and El Malpais Trees Update | 3.14.22
Description: The District Attorney for New Mexico’s largest county says public defenders are not taking advantage of a criminal diversion program as often as they should. Our Line Opinion Panelists discuss the merits of that accusation, the effectiveness of the program and why some people charged with crimes might not want to participate.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is considering a new bill that would change the way the state handles child abuse and neglect cases. Some child welfare activists are in favor, but many are opposed. The Line Opinion Panel debates the potential impacts of the bill, wh...