29 minutes | Thursday, July 16, 2026
This interview covers two major issues affecting San Juan County: high gasoline prices and innovative approaches to addiction treatment. Commissioner Sandra Lanier discusses her request for the New Mexico Department of Justice to investigate why gas prices in San Juan County remain consistently higher than neighboring areas, emphasizing the need for transparency and answers for residents. The second half features Alternative Sentencing Director Jennifer Mitchell, who explains the county's evidence-based treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders and introduces a new pilot program designed to help people experiencing homelessness and addiction transition from jail-based treatment into long-term recovery services.