KNME-TV, Channel 5 in Albuquerque and Santa Fe presents “Stateline New Mexico,” a live 30-minute, monthly call-in series designed to give the general public greater access to state officials. KRQE News Anchor Deanna Sauceda joins the program as new host and moderator.
Photo: KRQE News Anchor Deanna Sauceda
This month’s program, to air Friday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 5 as well as on KENW-TV, Channel 3, PBS-Portales, will feature John Garcia, cabinet secretary, New Mexico Department of Veteran Affairs, who will answer questions about veteran’s Issues across the state.
Among questions to be addressed is, As New Mexico’s soldiers return home, how is the state supporting them? What are the funding issues? Other veterans’ issues include post-traumatic stress disorder, recruitment, public perception of vets, planning for the future, veterans’ healthcare needs and government funding, family issues, job training and employment opportunities for returning veterans.
Stateline invites New Mexico citizens to call and ask questions toll free at 1-866-337-5172.
Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at November 16, 2005 04:35 PM