This week on ‘New Mexico In Focus,’ KNME Channel 5’s prime-time news magazine covering events, issues and people shaping life in New Mexico and the Southwest, the panel takes a look at new leadership in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque Public Schools districts, whether or not a non-profit crossed the line from political lobbying to political campaigning and yet another voter registration scandal. ‘New Mexico In Focus’ airs Friday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. and repeats on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 a.m.
It’s back-to-school time in New Mexico, and there is new leadership at the helm of two of the largest public school districts in the state. This week on New Mexico In Focus, co-host David Alire Garcia sits down with Superintendent Bobbie Gutierrez of Santa Fe Public Schools, and Superintendent Winston Brooks, of Albuquerque Public Schools.
Additionally, co-host Gene Grant and guest panelists weigh in on the new leadership and whether or not a non-profit crossed the line from political lobbying to political campaigning. Guest panelists include Jane Blume, owner/principal, Desert Sky Communications and Marco Gonzales, attorney, Modrell Sperling Law Firm.
Co-hosted by David Alire Garcia, managing editor of the New Mexico Independent, and Albuquerque Journal columnist Gene Grant, “New Mexico in Focus” looks at social, political, economic, health, education and arts issues and gives them context beyond the "news of the moment." The one-hour show brings viewers important topics, opinions and insight, in an integrated and cohesive package.
Producers of ‘New Mexico In Focus’ are Kevin McDonald and Kathy Wimmer. Closed captioning has been made possible by a gift from Mrs. Elspeth G. Bobbs.