The Democratic National Convention starts next Monday in Denver, Colorado. This week, “New Mexico in Focus” will feature those attending the convention and developing the platform the Democrats will follow in the 2008 election. ‘New Mexico in Focus’ airs Friday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. and repeats on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 a.m. on KNME-TV, channel 5.
This week, co-host David Alire Garcia, managing editor of the New Mexico Independent, sits down with former New Mexico Democratic Party Chairman John Wertheim, Democratic Party Superdelegate Laurie Weahkee, and Platform Committee Chair Patricia Madrid to preview the convention.
Then, co-host Gene Grant, a columnist with the Albuquerque Journal, and regular panelists Margaret Montoya, professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law and School of Medicine, and Jim Scarantino, a columnist with the Weekly Alibi, will be joined by guest panelists Christine Sierra, a UNM political science professor, and Marco Gonzales, attorney with the Modrell Sperling law firm.
The panel will discuss the Democratic National Convention, debate the outcome of the recent special session of the New Mexico Legislature called by Governor Richardson, and examine the latest proposal to lower the drinking age.
“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.
Media Contact: Evy Todd, (505) 277-1218. E-Mail: etodd@knme.org
Posted by scarr at August 21, 2008 05:08 PM