New Mexico United has emerged as a prime candidate to become the "major anchor" at the state fairgrounds as officials finalize a master plan to redevelop the 236-acre tract in Northeast Albuquerque.

As U.S. and Israeli attacks continue in Iran, the country’s new supreme leader said on Thursday Iran should keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and continue attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors. The ongoing chaos sent oil prices above $100 a barrel. KUNM talked with chief economist for the Legislative Finance Committee Ismael Torres, about what this volatility means for New Mexico.

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will soon decide whether or not the private equity firm Blackstone Infrastructure will acquire PNM’s parent company. The proposed $11.5 billion acquisition of the Public Service Company of New Mexico has drawn fierce resistance. This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico we’re talking to the players at the center of the whole debate, and we’d love to hear from you! Email letstalk@kunm.org, leave a voice message by clicking the link below, or call in live at (505) 277-5866 Thursday morning at 9.