New Mexico in Focus; Legislative Finale

KNME-TV (Television station : Albuquerque, N.M.) · April 15, 2011

Governor Susana Martinez breaks out her veto pen for the first time as governor. This week on New Mexico in Focus, lawmakers talk honestly about what the Governor signed out of this year’s legislative session, and what she axed (including the medical malpractice veto). The Line panelists are also ready to weigh in with their thoughts and opinions on the final outcomes of the 60-day session. There’s also an impassioned discussion about the suddenly worsening budget problem for New Mexico school districts; special education teacher training; unemployment; tax exemptions, deductions, and credits; the passing of a longtime lawmaker Jeannette O. Wallace (R) House of Representatives (January 16, 1934 – April 8, 2011); the child abuse hotline; water storage; and flying saucers in Roswell. And to wrap things up, go behind the scenes of one of the state’s most creative and innovative events, the “Experiments in Cinema” film festival sponsored by Basement Films and the UNM Department of Cinematic Arts. New Mexico in Focus Host: Gene Grant (Weekly Alibi Columnist). New Mexico in Focus Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland (Former Editor, NewMexicoIndependent.com). Guests: Dede Feldman (D, State Senator), John Ryan, (R, State Senator), Mimi Stewart (D, State Representative), Tom Taylor (R, State Senator, Farmington), Brian Konefsky (Artistic Director, Experiments in Cinema). Line panelists: Sophie Martin (Former Managing Editor, DukeCityFix.com). Line guest panelists: Dan Foley (Former House Minority Whip), Stephanie Maez-Gibson (Communications Director, Center for Civic Policy), and Phil Marquez (Former Talk Radio Host at KIVA 1550 Am Radio).