Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis has withdrawn from the race for the Republican nomination in New Mexico’s First Congressional District. Lewis held a commanding fundraising lead through the last reporting cycle, raising $223,151 to Janice Arnold-Jones’ $80,579 and Gary Smith’s self-funded $125,000. However, Arnold-Jones won the party’s pre-primary convention ballot convincingly, 62% to Lewis’ 33% and Smith’s 4%.

It’s spring break here at UNM – and the Lobos are up to their tails in NCAA March Madness – so we have a look at some of our better pieces on women’s issues for Women’s History Month. Of particular interest is our special documentary on Dona Teresa. It’s part of our Moments in Time series. We also have a look at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s multi-million dollar commitment to New Mexico. Enjoy – and Go Lobos!

Also, the bonus footage of Gwyneth’s interview with Judy Norsigian is at the end of the playlist.

By Matt Grubs, NMiF Producer

In advance of the Republican pre-primary convention, here are interviews we conducted with two of the three candidates for the GOP nomination in the state’s First Congressional District. By rule, candidates must gain 20 percent of the ballots cast by delegates at the conventions to appear on the primary ballot.

Gary Smith is the third declared candidate. He’s a something political newcomer and has financed himself to the tune of $125,000. We’ll find out this weekend if his money spent thus far is paying off with GOP insiders.

By the way, we did compile our interviews with CD 1 Democrats as well.

By Matt Grubs, NMiF Producer

We have a good show for you this week. So good, in fact, that if you’ve chosen to stop by our site you can watch it before it airs on beautiful broadcast television!

The Line hits on some key issues this week including what’s behind some of Governor Martinez’s vetoes, what to take away from municipal elections across the state this week and why so many legislators are leaving office. We’ll talk to two retiring senators, Mark Boitano and Dede Feldman. Both are leaving safe seats to retire from public life (at least for now). They have great things to say about the atmosphere of the Roundhouse and what being a “citizen legislator” really means. We have some bonus footage on our YouTube channel. Head over there when you’re done with the show.

As always, we appreciate your viewership and support – we couldn’t do it without our viewers. Enjoy!