This week, “New Mexico in Focus” examines the impact that New Mexicans, from Gov. Bill Richardson to Patricia Madrid, Tom Udall and more, have had at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo. “New Mexico in Focus” airs on KNME-TV, Channel 5, on Friday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. and repeats on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 a.m.
“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.
In a different format this week, co-hosts Gene Grant, Albuquerque Journal columnist and David Alire Garcia, managing editor of the New Mexico Independent, visit the Democratic National Convention while guest host Jim Scarantino, columnist for the Weekly Alibi talks with the pair about their reflection on the event.
Also this week, another presidential hopeful visited the Land of Enchantment. “New Mexico in Focus” reports on the press conference and rally Ralph Nader held at the University of New Mexico earlier in the week.
Then KNME’s countdown to the Digital TV transition continues. Gene Grant talks with Jim Barry of the Consumer Electronics Association about the switch from analog TV to digital TV on Feb. 17, 2009.
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
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