For the 2012 election, the KUNM newsroom produced a series of voter profiles. Everyday New Mexicans talked about the issues that matter most to them in the voting booth. I produced four profiles for the series that represented a range of perspectives on politics: A couple from Placitas, NM who identify as libertarians and areContinue reading “Voices Behind the Vote”
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New Mexico: A Different Debate Over Immigration
While reporting on immigration in New Mexico, I often hear people say “New Mexico is not Arizona.” This comes from all political perspectives, including elected officials and everyday New Mexicans. I checked in with some Native American leaders in New Mexico about immigration and the 2012 elections. Laurie Weahkee, director of the Albuquerque-based Native AmericanContinue reading “New Mexico: A Different Debate Over Immigration”
The New Mexico Difference
New Mexico is not a swing state in the 2012 presidential election, but the state may provide a preview of some future political trends around the country. I reported on the history and demographics of New Mexico for NPR’s Latino USA: The New Mexico Difference
Sarah Gustavus Lim 
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