New Mexico in Focus
AmeriCorps Axed; Shooting Survivor Sues Rio Arriba
S18 • E46 May 16, 2025
This week, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., slams Trumps cuts made to AmeriCorps. The Albuquerque Sign Language Academys director describes how cuts will hurt his program. Republican state Sen. Jay Block wants to create a state program similar to DOGE. A shooting survivor sues Rio Arriba County, saying his civil rights were violated when he was attacked at a peaceful demonstration.
