Albuquerque City Council Rift, Romney’s Chances Also Discussed
This week on ‘New Mexico In Focus’ guests and panelists look at the U.S. Senate race now that Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez has dropped out. Panelists will also discuss what was behind Chavez’s decision as well as what is next for him, on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and repeated on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 a.m. on KNME, Channel 5.
The Hispanic voting block is apparently ready to back Democrats in election 2008. Panelists will discuss what the major parties need to do to win the vote.
Also discussed will be reasons why New Mexicans are falling behind on giving their time. Find out where New Mexicans rank when it comes to volunteering, and what local officials are doing to boost civic engagement.
Guests this week are Gregory Webb, executive director, New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism; Jean Block, ABQ The Magazine’s 2007 Humanitarian of the Year; Kerrie Copelin, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central New Mexico; and Brenda Wolfe, clinical psychologist
Guest panelists are Pat Frisch, AM operations manager, Citadel Communications; and Barbara Wold, blogger, Democracy for New Mexico.
‘New Mexico In Focus’ is a prime-time news magazine show covering events, issues and people shaping life in New Mexico and the Southwest. The one-hour show concentrates on bringing viewers important topics of our time, in a cohesive package.
Co-hosted by Santa Fe Reporter staff writer David Alire Garcia and Albuquerque Journal columnist Gene Grant, ‘NM In Focus’ takes a multi-layered look at social, political, economic, health, education and arts issues and explores them in-depth, with a critical eye to give them context beyond the “news of the moment.”
The producer of ‘New Mexico In Focus’ is Kevin McDonald. This episode is co-produced by Karl Swanson, UNM intern. Support has been provided by McCune 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