http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus The Politics of New Mexico Fri, 17 May 2013 22:47:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 Copyright © 2012 New Mexico inFocus, New Mexico PBS knmedotorg@gmail.com (New Mexico PBS) knmedotorg@gmail.com (New Mexico PBS) News/Politics 1440 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/NMiF_Logosmall.jpg http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus 144 144 Involved, informed, in-depth media A prime-time news magazine show covering the events, issues, and people that are shaping life in New Mexico and the Southwest. The one-hour show NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS concentrates on bringing viewers the important topics of our time, and all the opinions and insight they are used to, in an integrated and cohesive package. Watch New Mexico in Focus on New Mexico PBS. www.newmexicopbs.org New, Mexico, local, politics, government, Albuquerque, Santa, Fe, New, Mexico, PBS New Mexico PBS New Mexico PBS knmedotorg@gmail.com no no http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3270 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3270#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 22:47:43 +0000 Matt Grubs http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3270 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3270/feed 0 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3266 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3266#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 21:47:57 +0000 admin http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3266 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3266/feed 0 0:56:53 This week on New Mexico in Focus, Attorney General Gary King is in studio to talk about the state’s water battle with Texas. With both states mired in historic droughts, every drop of water has the potential to be contentious. The A.G. says it amoun[...] This week on New Mexico in Focus, Attorney General Gary King is in studio to talk about the state’s water battle with Texas. With both states mired in historic droughts, every drop of water has the potential to be contentious. The A.G. says it amounts to “water rustling” but is there anything the state can do to prevent a Texan water grab? Plus, open government issues still swirl around King and the Martinez administration as the two prepare to do battle in 2014. The Line opinion panel looks at a New Mexico group embroiled in the Internal Revenue Service scandal that arose this week. The Albuquerque Tea Party says its bid for nonprofit status was scrutinized by the tax agency years after the organization first filed its application. The group also examines the trend in states approving driver’s licenses for immigrants who may have entered the country illegally. The issue has been the governor’s signature effort since she was elected. Her efforts to repeal New Mexico’s law have fallen short. Will the new developments cause her to rethink her focus or redouble her efforts? And should states be allowed to charge sales tax on Internet purchases? The move would cost taxpayers, but could protect local retailers and inject cash into state accounts. Host: Gene Grant Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland Guests: Gary King, New Mexico Attorney General Line Panelists: Jamie Estrada, Agenda Public Relations Sophie Martin, Editor in Chief, New Mexico Law Review Javier Martinez, Partnership for Community Action Milan Simonich, Texas New Mexico Newspapers Partnership The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Matt Grubs. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation. Subscribe to the New Mexico in Focus Podcast on iTunes. Episode 646 for air May 17, 2013 podcast New Mexico PBS no no http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3261 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3261#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 21:45:53 +0000 Matt Grubs http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3261 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3261/feed 0 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3255 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3255#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:51 +0000 admin http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3255 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3255/feed 0 0:58:10 This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, the hit PBS series “Call the Midwife” soon wraps its second season. A panel of New Mexico midwives will be in the studio to talk about the history of midwifery in the state and its current role. The group will explo[...] This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, the hit PBS series “Call the Midwife” soon wraps its second season. A panel of New Mexico midwives will be in the studio to talk about the history of midwifery in the state and its current role. The group will explore the health care community’s response to the practice as well as training standards for different kinds of midwives. For the first time in its history, Elephant Butte reservoir released not a drop of water for downstream delivery in the month of April. The Line opinion panel assembles to examine the deepening drought in the state. The group also looks at growing dissatisfaction among school districts with New Mexico’s funding of public education. Board members in Santa Fe recently voiced the possibility of suing the state over the matter. Former governor Bill Richardson made headlines this week, when he opined on national television that Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s political views shouldn’t define him “as a Hispanic.” Were the governor’s comments ill-delivered or right on the money? GUEST: Julie Gorwoda, Midwifery Program Director, UNM School of Nursing LINE PANELISTS: Dan Foley, Former New Mexico House Republican Whip Sophie Martin, Editor in Chief, New Mexico Law Review Rob Nikolewski, Editor, New Mexico Watchdog Matthew Reichbach, Founder, NMTelegram.com CORRESPONDENT: Matt Grubs, NMiF Producer HOST/COMMENTATOR: Gene Grant The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Matt Grubs. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation. Subscribe to the New Mexico in Focus Podcast on iTunes. Episode 645 for air May 10, 2013 podcast New Mexico PBS no no http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3252 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3252#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 18:23:06 +0000 admin http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3252 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3252/feed 0 0:58:37 This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, should the state’s major political parties be allowed to hold “closed” primaries? The executive director of an influential Santa Fe think tank says it’s time to rethink the practice, opening the state’s taxpayer-fu[...] This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, should the state’s major political parties be allowed to hold “closed” primaries? The executive director of an influential Santa Fe think tank says it’s time to rethink the practice, opening the state’s taxpayer-funded primary elections to all voters. But a state representative argues it’s a solution looking for a problem and that there are more pressing election issues to fix. The Line opinion panel looks at what’s ahead for New Mexico’s health insurance exchange. The Legislature and Governor Susana Martinez finally agreed on the framework to enable a state-run exchange. But at the group’s first meeting, word came from a consultant that meeting an October deadline is a longshot at best. Does this mean the federal government will step in? The group also looks at the future of a proposed horse slaughter facility in southeastern New Mexico. The USDA signaled this week that the agency is likely to approve a permit in the absence of an extension for a federal ban on the practice. New Mexico’s Democratic Party has a new chairman. The panel examines the potential impact of Sam Bregman’s role as head of the majority party in New Mexico. GUESTS: Rep. Brian Egolf, D-Santa Fe Fred Nathan, Executive Director, Think New Mexico LINE PANELISTS: Dan Foley, Former New Mexico House Republican Whip Laura Sanchez, Attorney H. Diane Snyder, Former New Mexico State Senator John Wertheim, Former New Mexico Democratic Party Chairman CORRESPONDENT: Matt Grubs, NMiF Producer HOST/COMMENTATOR: Gene Grant The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Matt Grubs. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation. Subscribe to the New Mexico in Focus Podcast on iTunes. Episode 644 for air May 3, 2013 podcast New Mexico PBS no no http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3249 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3249#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 17:39:17 +0000 Matt Grubs http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3249 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3249/feed 0 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3245 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3245#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:57:54 +0000 admin http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3245 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3245/feed 0 0:57:14 This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel looks to the upcoming Albuquerque mayoral election as developments in the past few days have narrowed the field of candidates. Questions have also arisen over the source and ethics of contribu[...] This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel looks to the upcoming Albuquerque mayoral election as developments in the past few days have narrowed the field of candidates. Questions have also arisen over the source and ethics of contributions to Mayor Richard Berry and challenger Pete Dinelli. The group also looks at the recent vote by the city council in Santa Fe to support an interpretation of state law that favors allowing same sex marriage. The vote doesn’t carry the force of law, but may have the power to affect the statewide debate. And the panel also examines an apparent FBI investigation into Rio Arriba County Sheriff Tommy Rodella. Plus, host Gene Grant talks to landscaper Roger Cook. Cook is one of the hosts of “Ask This Old House” and has spent decades designing outdoor environments across the country. The pair will examine the practicalities and ethics of landscaping in the arid Southwest. Host: Gene Grant Guest: Roger Cook, “ Ask This Old House” Line Guests: Larry Ahrens, Radio Personality Christopher Sanchez, Vice President of Creative Development, The Waite Company Laura Sanchez, Attorney John Wertheim, Former New Mexico Democratic Party Chairman The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Matt Grubs. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation. Subscribe to the New Mexico in Focus Podcast on iTunes. Episode 643 for air April 26, 2013 New, Mexico, local, politics, government, Albuquerque, Santa, Fe, New, Mexico, PBS New Mexico PBS no no http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3238 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3238#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:23:52 +0000 Matt Grubs http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3238 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3238/feed 0 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3231 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3231#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:55:51 +0000 admin http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3231 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3231/feed 0 0:56:14 Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd, and NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS turns to environmental issues for this episode. Edward Mazria is an architect who found his passion first in passive solar design and now through his non-profit, non-partisan venture Architect[...] Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd, and NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS turns to environmental issues for this episode. Edward Mazria is an architect who found his passion first in passive solar design and now through his non-profit, non-partisan venture Architecture 2030. Mazria has successfully involved much of the building sector in the United States in his effort to lessen the built environment’s impact on climate change. The goal of Architecture 2030 is to make the building sector a carbon neutral part of the economy by the year 2030. Mazria talks with NMiF producer Matt Grubs about his efforts. The Line opinion panel has a different look this week, as journalists, ranchers, and environmentalists converge to talk about how attitudes toward the environment have changed in New Mexico, what’s ahead for the way New Mexicans interact with the environment, and the implications of the deepening drought. GUEST: Edward Mazria, Architecture 2030 LINE GUEST PANELISTS: Grove Burnett, Environmental Attorney and Meditation Teacher Caren Cowan, New Mexico Cattle Growers Association John Fleck, Albuquerque Journal V.B. Price, New Mexico Mercury CORRESPONDENT: Matt Grubs, NMiF Producer HOST/COMMENTATOR: Gene Grant The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Matt Grubs. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation. Subscribe to the New Mexico in Focus Podcast on iTunes. Episode 642 for air April 19, 2013 New, Mexico, local, politics, government, Albuquerque, Santa, Fe, New, Mexico, PBS New Mexico PBS no no http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3228 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3228#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:57:56 +0000 admin http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/?p=3228 http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/inFocus/archives/3228/feed 0 0:57:32 The 2013 legislative session is finally and literally in the books. The deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills has passed. This week, the Line opinion panel dissects the session’s two biggest bills – the budget and the capital outlay bill. [...] The 2013 legislative session is finally and literally in the books. The deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills has passed. This week, the Line opinion panel dissects the session’s two biggest bills – the budget and the capital outlay bill. The group will also look at notable vetoes and signatures by the governor. Albuquerque Public Schools may soon chart its own course for teacher evaluations. The move would fly in the face of the state Public Education Department and comes amid a nationwide debate about how best to measure the effectiveness of educators. The panel explores the coming battles over gun rights legislation and immigration policies at the national level. The Line then goes on the clock to discuss some of the week’s other notable headlines. Founder of the wildly popular online venture “Inhabitants of Burque,” Leo York is in studio with Gene Grant. York’s project started as an effort to chronicle fashionable people spotted on the streets of Albuquerque and morphed into a full-scale storytelling venture that focuses on the lives of the people who make the Duke City the vibrant place that it is today. GUEST: Leo York, Founder, Inhabitants of Burque LINE GUEST PANELIST: Dan Boyd, Reporter, Albuquerque Journal LINE PANELISTS: Dan Foley, Former New Mexico House Republican Whip Sophie Martin, Editor in Chief, New Mexico Law Review Laura Sanchez, Attorney HOST/COMMENTATOR: Gene Grant The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Matt Grubs. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation. Subscribe to the New Mexico in Focus Podcast on iTunes. Episode 641 for air April 12, 2013 New, Mexico, local, politics, government, Albuquerque, Santa, Fe, New, Mexico, PBS New Mexico PBS no no