New Mexico in Focus; Culture Tourism: What's Our Art Worth?

KNME-TV (Television station : Albuquerque, N.M.) · May 25, 2001

New Mexico has held a unique place in the art world for over a century and both art and tourism are important factors in New Mexico’s economic development. But now, many artists and art dealers feel the Department of Tourism is failing to recognize or promote their work. Are state officials ignoring our unique art and culture while trying to promote tourism? Is our economic wellbeing suffering in the process? Then an examination of the potential impacts of the Bush tax cut on New Mexico. Guests: Karan Ruhlen (Independent Gallery Owner), LaNelda Rolley (Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Tourism), Dr. J. Edson Way (Cultural Affairs Officer), Scott A. Taylor (Professor of Law, University of New Mexico), and Brian McDonald (Economic Consultant). Host: Arcie Chapa.