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New Mexico in Focus: Episode 326 January 15, 2010 Too many New Mexico college students are getting their diplomas and then leaving the state, never to return. That "brain drain", as it's called, is costing the state millions and millions of dollars. But what’s causing the state's best and brightest to leave, and how can business owners and policy makers stem the tide? Ahead this week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, find out more about the causes of New Mexico's brain drain, plus the latest ideas and plans to put a stop to it. CorrespondentElaine Baumgartel, KUNM Radio Host GuestsTim Keller, Senator (D) Albuquerque Kim Sanchez Rael, General Partner, Flywheel Ventures Tom Stephenson, Co-founder, The Verge Fund Guest PanelistsPat Frisch, AM Operations Manager, Citadel Communications Christie Chisholm, Freelance Journalist Steve Terrell, Reporter, Santa Fe New Mexican Joe Monahan, Blogger, joemonahan.com
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