CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Could you be exposed to toxic pollution, and does it trace back to the U.S. military? The New Mexico Environment Department is trying to find out.

Newly released data show that nearly everyone tested who lives or works near Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis has elevated levels of toxic PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in their blood.

This week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, New Mexico's Environment Department Secretary James Kenney, and Dr. Eric Chapman join Chris and Gabby to break down what this means for people living near the polluted area, and what the state is doing to help.

Is the federal government doing enough to clean up the toxic mess? What potential health risks are people facing?

Amid concerns about dairy farms in southeast New Mexico,

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