New Mexico In Focus panelists look at the implications of Tom Udall’s apparent decision to enter the U.S. Senate race. What will it mean, not only for that race to replace Pete Domenici in Washington, but also the three other congressional races that are now up for grabs? ‘New Mexico In Focus’ airs Friday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. and repeats on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 6:30 a.m. on KNME TV 5.
Other topics this week include the battle over oil and gas drilling in the Galisteo basin and a preview of the Santa Fe Film Festival, which kicks off on Wednesday, Nov. 28.
‘New Mexico In Focus’ is co-hosted by Santa Fe Reporter’s David Alire Garcia and Albuquerque Journal’s Gene Grant. Guests this week are Stephen Rubin, deputy director, Santa Fe Film Festival and filmmaker John Lore. Guest panelists are Scott Darnell, New Mexico Republican Party, and Duke City Fix blogger Sophie Martin.
‘NM In Focus’ takes an in-depth, critical look at social, political, economic, health, education and arts issues, to give them context beyond “news of the moment.”
‘NM In Focus’ is KNME, Channel 5’s prime-time news magazine show covering the events, issues and people shaping life in New Mexico and the Southwest. The one-hour show brings viewers important topics of our time in an integrated and cohesive package.
Kevin McDonald is ‘NM In Focus’ producer. Support for the program is provided by MCune Charitable Foundation. Closed captioning has been made possible by a gift from Mrs. Elspeth G. Bobbs.
Media Contact: Evy Todd, (505) 277-1218; e-mail: etodd@knme.org