This week on KNME Channel 5 primetime news magazine show ‘New Mexico In Focus’ looks at Governor Richardson’s plan for universal health coverage, a topic already under fire in the Roundhouse. The program airs Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. and repeats on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 a.m.
Several opposing proposals are now on the table, and concerns about the cost are growing. ‘NM In Focus’ has analyzed the Governor’s proposal, but now it’s time to hear some alternatives. Explore the options, and find out which plan has the best chance of making it through the short legislative session.
The panelists will also discuss which Democratic presidential candidate has the best chance to win New Mexico, now that Richardson is out of the running. They will also look at a plan to pay for the Rail Runner with tax money and a push by child advocacy groups for a statewide pre-K program.
This week’s guests are Jane Blume, Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign; Paul Gessing, president, Rio Grande Foundation; and John Tyson, Albuquerque physician.
Panelists are Pat Frisch, AM operations manager, Citadel Communications; and Dave Maass, staff writer, www.sfreporter.com.
The one-hour ‘New Mexico In Focus’ brings viewers the important topics, opinions and insight in an integrated package.
Co-Hosted by Santa Fe Reporter staff writer David Alire Garcia and Albuquerque Journal columnist Gene Grant, ‘New Mexico In Focus’ takes a look at social, political, economic, health, education and arts issues and explores them critically to give them context beyond the “news of the moment.”
Kevin McDonald is producer of ‘New Mexico In Focus.’ 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