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Journalist Spotlight | Comedy at War - War Time Records
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- Journalist Spotlight | Comedy at War - War Time Records
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- 4 years ago
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- Journalist and filmmaker Patrick Hilsman and his production team, War Time Records, travel with a Ukrainian comedian during the early months of the Russian Invasion. Shot on location, “Comedy at War” features Valeria Mykhailova who fled the destruction of her home in Kharkiv. During a time of tragedy, she turned to comedy to help herself and her community heal.
'Comedy at War' - War Time Records
Camera: Pawel Kwiecien
Editing: Filip Trzaskowski
Reporter for Interviews: Patrick Hilsman
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- LIVE NOW: Weekly Show Warmup | 10.06.22
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- 4 years ago
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- Gene Grant talks with this week's panelist to discuss important topics and events happening around the state.
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- Sen. Ivey-Soto Resigns, Yazzie Martinez Update & Teacher's Lawsuit Unsatisfied (Full Episode)
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- 4 years ago
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- This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene and the Line Opinion Panel react to the news that Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto has been removed from one of his committee assignments and has resigned from another in the wake of several sexual harassment accusations. Then, our panelists take a close look at the Secretary of State’s race where one candidate admits she made a mistake when offering a chance to win a firearm in exchange for campaign donations. Finally, the panel addresses an update in state compliance with the Yazzie Martinez Lawsuit.
Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sits down with three people entrenched in education in our state. The leader of an influential early childhood advocacy group, a teacher, and the lead plaintiff in the Yazzie Martinez Lawsuit all give their thoughts on Constitutional Amendment 1.
Gene Grant speaks with several leaders at the Black Voters Collaborative about their efforts boosting turnout in communities of color. Those leaders explain ...
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- Yazzie Martinez Lawsuit and Constitutional Amendment 1 | The Line
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- 4 years ago
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- 09.30.22 – The panel addresses an update in state compliance with the Yazzie Martinez Lawsuit and with the Constitutional Amendment #1
Host: Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelist(s):
Algernon D’Ammassa, investigative & enterprise reporter, Las Cruces Sun-News
Sophie Martin, attorney
Justine Fox-Young, fmr. NM State Representative
For More Information:
Martinez-Yazzie: Funding Sufficiency- Education Note
Gathering held in support of state Constitutional Amendment #1- KOAT 7 News
New Mexico can move forward on education with heart- NM Voices for Children
NM's rolling in cash; vote no to keep funds solvent for NM's kids- Albuquerque Journal
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- Teacher Perspective on Constitutional Amendment 1 | In Context
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- 4 years ago
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- 09.30.22 – Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sits down with three people entrenched in education in our state. The leader of an influential early childhood advocacy group, a teacher, and the lead plaintiff in the Yazzie Martinez Lawsuit all give their thoughts on Constitutional Amendment 1.
Correspondent: Lou DiVizio
Guest(s):
Amber Wallin, New Mexico Voices for Children
Wilhelmina Yazzie, plaintiff, Yazzie Martinez Lawsuit
Oriandi Mellas, teacher, UNM Children’s Campus
For More Information:
Martinez-Yazzie: Funding Sufficiency- Education Note
Gathering held in support of state Constitutional Amendment #1- KOAT 7 News
New Mexico can move forward on education with heart- NM Voices for Children
NM's rolling in cash; vote no to keep funds solvent for NM's kids- Albuquerque Journal
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- Secretary of State’s Race | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.30.22 – Our panelists take a close look at the Secretary of State’s race where one candidate admits she made a mistake when offering a chance to win a firearm in exchange for campaign donations.
Host: Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists(s):
Algernon D’Ammassa, investigative & enterprise reporter, Las Cruces Sun-News
Sophie Martin, attorney
Justine Fox-Young, fmr. NM State Representative
For More Information:
New Mexico secretary of state contest turns to election confidence- Las Cruces Sun-News
Behind the Ballot Sec. Toulouse-Oliver-The Council of State Governments
Audrey Trujillo-Candidate for Secretary of State Election Website
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- Black Voters Collaborative Working to Boost Voter Turnout | In Focus
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.30.22 – Gene Grant speaks with several leaders at the Black Voters Collaborative about their efforts boosting turnout in communities of color. Those leaders explain exactly how influential the African American vote can be here in New Mexico.
Correspondent: Gene Grant
Guest(s):
Dr. Harold Bailey, NAACP Albuquerque Branch
Mason Graham, New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative
Rodney Bowe, New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative
Rev. Dr. Charles Becknell Sr., Southern Christian Leadership Conference
For More Information:
New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative
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- Ivey-Soto resigns from committee | The Line/Your NM Government
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.30.22– This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene and the Line Opinion Panel react to the news that Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto has been removed from on of his committee assignments and has resigned from another in the wake of several sexual harassment accusations.
Host: Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Algernon D’Ammassa, investigative & enterprise reporter, Las Cruces Sun-News
Sophie Martin, attorney
Justine Fox-Young, fmr. NM State Representative
For More Information:
Sen. Ivey-Soto Harassment Accusation & Raising Alcohol Taxes-New Mexico in Focus
Forces continue to mount against Ivey-Soto after report-Santa Fe New Mexican
Advocates To State Legislature: ‘Ivey-Soto Has Got to Go’-LA Daily Post
NM lawmakers delay voting on changes to Roundhouse harassment policies-Source NM
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- LIVE NOW: Weekly Show Warmup | 09.22.22
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Gene Grant talks with this week's panelist to discuss important topics and events happening around the state.
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- Sen. Ivey-Soto Sexual Misconduct, Ronchetti's Abortion Vote & Rising Alcohol Taxes | Full Episode
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel talks through new revelations surrounding State Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto and accusations of sexual misconduct. Plus, the panel debates Republican Nominee for Governor Mark Ronchetti’s call for a referendum on abortion. And our panelists look ahead to the upcoming 2023 legislative session where some key lawmakers have already signaled a willingness to raise alcohol taxes statewide.
Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus speaks with a high school science teacher from Truth or Consequences who recently received a national grant. Sergio Torres was recently recognized by the Society for Science for his work helping his students become better researchers and scientists, with a focus on addressing environmental challenges into the future.
Laura also speaks with author and environmental journalist Erica Gies about her new book, ‘Water Always Wins.’ The book details how centralized infrastructure and deve...
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- Raising Alcohol Taxes Under Consideration | The Line/Your NM Government
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.23.22- Our panelists look ahead to the upcoming 2023 legislative session where some key lawmakers have already signaled a willingness to raise alcohol taxes statewide.
Host: Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Dede Feldman, fmr. New Mexico State Senator
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations
Martha Burk, political psychologist and author
For More Information:
Lawmakers say alcohol on 2023 session agenda- New Mexico In Depth
Old Rule Predicting State House Races Looking Worn and Torn- NM Politics with Joe Monahan
Rise in Deaths Spurs Effort to Raise Alcohol Taxes- The New York Times
State senator: ‘We’re in this terrible crisis' in New Mexico for alcohol deaths-Santa Fe New Mexican
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- Environmental Journalists newest book ‘Water Always Wins’ | Our Land
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.23.22- In her new book, “Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge,” Erica Gies writes about how development choices and centralized infrastructure have exacerbated water extremes She also writes about the “slow water” movement and how communities can shape solutions and adapt to the changing world.
Correspondent: Laura Paskus
Guest: Erica Gies, author, independent journalist
For More Information:
Bay Area ‘Water Always Wins’ author surveys world for water solutions-ABC7 News
Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge By: Erica Gies- The University of Chicago Press
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- Ronchetti Calls for Referendum on Abortion | The Line/Your NM Government
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.23.22- The panel debates Republican Nominee for Governor Mark Ronchetti’s call for a referendum on abortion. Ronchetti has advocated for a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for rape, incest and risk to the physical health of the mother.
Host: Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Dede Feldman, fmr. New Mexico State Senator
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations
Martha Burk, political psychologist and author
For More Information:
GOP candidate wants referendum on abortion in New Mexico-AP News
Ronchetti Calls for New Mexico Abortion Referendum-The Amarillo Pioneer
‘Ya’ll are scared’: The huge, looming fight over abortion referendums-Washington Post
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- Leaked Report in Accusations Against Sen. Ivey-Soto | The Line/Your NM Government
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.23.22- This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel talks through new revelations surrounding State Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto and accusations of sexual misconduct.
Host: Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Dede Feldman, fmr. New Mexico State Senator
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations
Martha Burk, political psychologist and author
For More Information:
Leaked report roils harassment probe of New Mexico senator- AP News
NM senator defends his reputation while policy silences the people accusing him of misconduct-Source NM
SFR Exclusive: Investigator Found Probable Cause in Ivey-Soto Harassment Case-Santa Fe Reporter
Coalition renews demand Ivey-Soto be stripped of committee assignments- Santa Fe New Mexican
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- NMiF Headlines | Mark Ronchetti Calls for Abortion Referendum
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- GOP Nominee for Governor Mark Ronchetti has advocated for a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for rape, incest and risk to the physical health of the mother. Now he's calling for a voter referendum on abortion.
For More Information:
https://apnews.com/article/abortion-2022-midterm-elections-health-new-mexico-constitutions-26fec890866727aa4684225eff7b77d1
https://www.amarillopioneer.com/blog/2022/9/16/ronchetti-calls-for-new-mexico-abortion-referendum
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/09/17/republicans-abortion-ballot-measures/
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- ABQ Poet Laureate | In Focus
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.16.22 –Gene catches up with Anna C. Martinez, a civil rights attorney and Albuquerque’s newest Poet Laureate to talk about her background in writing and the future of poetry in Albuquerque.
Correspondent:
Gene Grant
Guest:
Anna Martinez, Albuquerque Poet Laureate, civil rights attorney
For More Information:
Ana Martinez ‘thrilled to death’ to represent ABQ as its sixth poet laureate-Albuquerque Journal
Española’s Ann C. Martinez named Albuquerque’s sixth Poet Laureate-Albuquerque Journal
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- Burn Ban Ends, Behavioral Health Shortcomings & NMDOH Explains New COVID-19 Booster | (Full Episode)
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.16.22 –This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel examines the findings of a recent Legislative Finance report alleging major shortcomings in Bernalillo County’s handling of behavioral health issues. Plus, the Panel responds to news that Santa Fe will miss out on major law enforcement recruitment funding because they failed to apply. Gene asks what that could mean for the capital city’s police force. And our panelists react to the announcement from the U.S. Forest Service that prescribed burns can be used again, under new protocols.
Gene Grant speaks with the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health to ask about new COVID-19 boosters and who should receive them. Dr. Laura Parajon explains what seniors and parents need to know about those new vaccines.
Gene also catches up with Anna Martinez, a civil rights attorney and Albuquerque’s newest Poet Laureate.
Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sits down with three members of...
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- 2022 Navy Week in Albuquerque | In Context
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- 09.16.22 –Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sits down with three members of the U.S. Navy to talk about Navy week in Albuquerque and to explain some of the connections New Mexico has with that branch of the armed services.
Correspondent:
Lou DiVizio
Guest:
Gene Price, Rear Admiral, United Stated Navy
Trey Olsen, Lieutenant, U.S.S. New Mexico, United States Navy
Hunter Jones, Petty Officer Second Class, U.S.S. Santa Fe, United States Navy
For More Information:
United States Navy
New Mexico’s Naval History
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- Full Interview | COVID Booster Explanation with NM Department of Health
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Gene Grant talks with DOH Deputy Secretary Dr. Laura Parajon about the new Covid vaccines out now, where parents should be on child vaccinations, what the current numbers and trends are for NM, mask use, and monkey pox.
Monkeypox Guidance from NM DOH: If you think you are at risk for Monkeypox and are interested in a vaccine, call the NM Department of Health (NMDOH) Call Center at 1-855-600-3453, Option 4 for a confidential consultation.
More guidance from NM DOH: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the expiration date of many at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests. For more information visit: Expiration Dating Extension - FDA.
Find a COVID-19 test here: https://findatestnm.org/
If you'd like a COVID-19 Booster: https://goodtimes.vaccinenm.org/stay-ahead-nm/
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- Full Interview | Albuquerque's New Poet Laureate
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Gene chats with civil rights attorney, mother, grandmother and Poet Laureate for the City of Albuquerque, Anna C. Martinez.
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- U.S. Forest Service Ends Prescribed Burn Ban | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 09.16.22 –Our panelists react to the announcement from the U.S. Forest Service that prescribed burns can be used again, under new protocols.
Host:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Dave Mulryan, president, Mulryan-Nash Advertising
Julie Ann Grimm, editor & publisher, Santa Fe Reporter
Edmund Perea, attorney and public safety consultant
For More Information:
Forest Service releases prescribed burn policy recommendations- Santa Fe New Mexican
USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore’s statement announcing actions-USDA Forest Service
Learning from NM mistakes, Forest Service to better heed drought factor before burns-Source NM
US restarts burns of forest fuel, paused after runaway blaze-KSL-TV
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- Police Recruitment Funding | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 09.16.22 –The Panel responds to news that Santa Fe will miss out on major law enforcement recruitment funding because they failed to apply. Gene asks what that could mean for the capital city’s police force.
Host:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Dave Mulryan, president, Mulryan-Nash Advertising
Julie Ann Grimm, editor & publisher, Santa Fe Reporter
Edmund Perea, attorney and public safety consultant
For More Information:
Santa Fe left out of state funding for law enforcement recruitment due to failure to apply- Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Delivers Over $40 Million For New Police Officers Across State-Office of the Governor
New Mexico hopes to get over 300 new police officers across the state- KRQE News
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- NMDOH Explains New COVID-19 Boosters | In Context
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 09.16.22 –Gene Grant speaks with the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health to ask about new COVID-19 boosters and who should receive them. Dr. Laura Parajon explains what seniors and parents need to know about those new vaccines.
Host:
Gene Grant
Guest:
Dr. Laura Parajon, deputy secretary, New Mexico Department of Health
For More Information:
NMDOH-Coronavirus Updates
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- NM’s Behavioral Health Shortcomings | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 09.16.22 –This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel examines the findings of a recent Legislative Finance report alleging major shortcomings in the state’s handling of behavioral health issues.
Host:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Dave Mulryan, president, Mulryan-Nash Advertising
Julie Ann Grimm, editor & publisher, Santa Fe Reporter
Edmund Perea, attorney and public safety consultant
For More Information:
Behavioral health system a ‘weak chain’-Albuquerque Journal
2015 behavioral health tax benefits so far unrealized-Albuquerque Journal
Behavioral health crisis unit scheduled to open in 2024-Albuquerque Journal
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- LIVE NOW: Weekly Show Warmup | 09.15.22
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Gene Grant talks with this week's panelist to discuss important topics and events happening around the state.
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- NM Gov. Addr. Environmental Concerns, Citizen Perception Survey on Homelessness in ABQ-Full Episode
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel weighs in on a new survey that shows 70% of Albuquerque citizens are unhappy with the city’s response to homelessness. The panel also talks through the historic ruling earlier this week that removes Couy Griffin from his position as Otero County Commissioner, and bars him from holding future public office. Plus, our panelists react to data from a new investigation that shows New Mexico has used its red flag law just eight times since 2020, a time period where 600 New Mexicans died from gun violence.
Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus sits down with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for an exclusive interview covering the critical environmental concerns impacting New Mexico. The Governor responds to the plan to store the country’s spent nuclear waste here in New Mexico, and she gives some clarity on the state’s long-term plan for water.
Gene Grant speaks with two leaders at an Albuquerque nonpr...
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- NM Governor Addresses Environmental Concerns | Full Interview
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 9.9.2022 - Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus sits down with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for an exclusive interview covering the critical environmental concerns impacting New Mexico. The Governor responds to the plan to store the country’s spent nuclear waste here in New Mexico, and she gives some clarity on the state’s long-term plan for water.
Correspondent:
Laura Paskus
Guest:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D – New Mexico
For More Information:
Office of the Governor-Michelle Lujan Grisham
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- PT.2 NM Governor Addresses Environmental Concerns | Your NM Government
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus continues her discussion with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for an exclusive interview covering the critical environmental concerns impacting New Mexico. The Governor responds to the plan to store the country’s spent nuclear waste here in New Mexico, and she gives some clarity on the state’s long-term plan for water.
Host/Correspondent:
Laura Paskus
Line Opinion Panelists/Guest(s):
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D – New Mexico
For More Information:
Office of the Governor-Michelle Lujan Grisham
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- Red Flag Laws Investigation | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Our panelists react to data from a new investigation that shows New Mexico has used its red flag law just eight times since 2020, a time period where 600 New Mexicans died from gun violence.
Host/Correspondent:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists/Guest(s):
Michael Bird, public health consultant
Tom Garrity, Garrity Group Public Relations
Cathryn McGill, founder, director, NM Black Leadership Council
For More Information:
New Mexico among states with little use of ‘red flag’ gun law
NMDOH HB68: Violence Prevention Act Grant Funds Update
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- Parks vs. Encampments | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel weighs in on a new survey that shows 70% of Albuquerque citizens are unhappy with the city’s response to homelessness.
Host/Correspondent:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists/Guest(s):
Michael Bird, public health consultant
Tom Garrity, Garrity Group Public Relations
Cathryn McGill, founder, director, NM Black Leadership Council
For More Information:
School district, city teaming up over concerns at Wilson Park
ABQ residents unhappy with city’s homelessness response, survey shows
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- Addressing Homelessness Through Harm Reduction | In Context
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Gene Grant speaks with two leaders at an Albuquerque nonprofit, dedicated to giving unhoused people life-saving resources. The representatives from the New Mexico Harm Reduction Collaborative share their perspective on the root causes of homelessness and the recent debate around homeless encampments.
Host/Correspondent:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists/Guest(s):
Ash Charzuk, executive director, New Mexico Harm Reduction Collaborative
Steph Charzuk, operations manager, New Mexico Harm Reduction Collaborative
For More Information:
School district, city teaming up over concerns at Wilson Park
ABQ residents unhappy with city’s homelessness response, survey shows
New Mexico Harm Reduction Collaborative
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- Couy Griffin Removed from Office | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- This week on New Mexico in Focus, our Line Panel talks through the historic ruling earlier this week that removes Couy Griffin from his position as Otero County Commissioner, and bars him from holding future public office.
Host/Correspondent:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists/Guest(s):
Michael Bird, public health consultant
Tom Garrity, Garrity Group Public Relations
Cathryn McGill, founder, director, NM Black Leadership Council
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Judge removes C4T leader Couy Griffin from Office for Role in Jan.6 Attack
Court bars Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin from holding public office
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- PT.1 NM Governor Addresses Environmental Concerns | Your NM Government
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- 4 years ago
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- Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus sits down with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for an exclusive interview covering the critical environmental concerns impacting New Mexico. The Governor responds to the plan to store the country’s spent nuclear waste here in New Mexico, and she gives some clarity on the state’s long-term plan for water.
Host/Correspondent:
Laura Paskus
Line Opinion Panelists/Guest(s):
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D – New Mexico
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Office of the Governor-Michelle Lujan Grisham
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- Full Interview | New Mexico Harm Reduction Coalition
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Gene Grant talks with Executive Director Ash Charzuk and Operations Manager Steph Charzuk of NM Harm Reduction Collaborative about homelessness and harm reduction in Albuquerque.
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- LIVE NOW: Weekly Show Warmup | 09.08.22
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Gene Grant talks with this week's panelist to discuss important topics and events happening around the state.
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- New Polling Data in State Races, Las Vegas Water Crisis & Navajo Novelist Releases Thriller|09.02.22
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene and the Line Opinion Panel and talk through new polling data showing Democrats with big leads in several state races. The panel also discusses the rollout of a new tool meant to reduce overdose deaths – fentanyl tests strips. Plus, the panel assesses the dire situation in Las Vegas where ash and wildfire debris have contaminated the city’s drinking water source.
Correspondent Antonia Gonzales sits down with a Navajo novelist to talk about her new book ‘Shutter,’ which follows a young woman from the Navajo Nation who becomes a forensic photographer. Author Ramona Emerson also explains why she thinks it’s so important for indigenous people to tell indigenous stories.
Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus explores heat waves with University of New Mexico Professor Blair Wolf. Professor Wolf studies how birds cope with the heat, directly and through behavioral changes, and how declines in some bird communities a...
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- Full Interview | ‘Shutter’: Behind Diné Author’s Debut Novel
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 09.02.2022- Correspondent Antonia Gonzales sits down with a Navajo novelist to talk about her new book ‘Shutter,’ which follows a young woman from the Navajo Nation who becomes a forensic photographer. Author Ramona Emerson also explains why she thinks it’s so important for indigenous people to tell indigenous stories.
Correspondent: Antonia Gonzales
Guest:
Ramona Emerson, author, filmmaker, Diné
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- Post Wildfire Impacts | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Gene discusses with the panel the dire situation in Las Vegas where ash and wildfire debris have contaminated the city’s drinking water source.
Host:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Algernon D’Ammassa, investigative & enterprise reporter, Las Cruces Sun-News
Rebecca Latham, CEO, Girl Scouts of New Mexico
Dede Feldman, fmr. New Mexico State Senator
For More Information:
‘This has turned itno hell’- Santa Fe New Mexican
Las Vegas struggles with post-fire water pollution- Santa Fe New Mexican
The Age of Consequence: Wildfires in New Mexico- NM Political Report
Forest Service to reseed McBride Fire burn scar- Albuquerque Journal
Las Vegas Now Faces Water Shortage After State’s Largest Wildfire- The Paper
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- ‘Shutter’: Behind Diné Author’s Debut Novel | In Context
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Correspondent Antonia Gonzales sits down with a Navajo novelist to talk about her new book ‘Shutter,’ which follows a young woman from the Navajo Nation who becomes a forensic photographer. Author Ramona Emerson also explains why she thinks it’s so important for indigenous people to tell indigenous stories.
Correspondent: Antonia Gonzales
Guest:
Ramona Emerson, author, filmmaker, Diné
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- Heat Waves and Bird Deaths | Our Land/In Context
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Worldwide, heat waves are increasing in severity and frequency. University of New Mexico Professor Blair Wolf studies how birds cope with the heat, directly and through behavioral changes, and how declines in some bird communities are associated with increased warming.
In conversation with Laura Paskus, he talks about his research, what we know about how high temperatures affect individual birds and bird populations, and what we can all do when heat waves hit.
Correspondent:
Laura Paskus
Guest:
Blair Wolf, University of New Mexico, Department of Biology
For More Information:
“London hit 104 degrees. That’s like 115 degrees in Houston.” The Washington Post
“Exposure to climate change drives stability or collapse of desert mammal and bird communities” Science
“Keeping your cool: thermoregulatory performance and plasticity in desert cricetid rodents” Journal of Experimental Biology <...
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- New Tools for Drug Users | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The panel discusses the rollout of a new tool meant to reduce overdose deaths – fentanyl tests strips.
Host:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Algernon D’Ammassa, investigative & enterprise reporter, Las Cruces Sun-News
Rebecca Latham, CEO, Girl Scouts of New Mexico
Dede Feldman, fmr. New Mexico State Senator
For More Information:
State adds fentanyl test strips to tools that boost safety for drug users- Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico Bill Allows Testing to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths- U.S. News
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- New Polling Ahead of Election | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 9.2.2022 - This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene and the Line Opinion Panel and talk through new polling data showing Democrats with big leads in several state races.
Host: Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Algernon D’Ammassa, investigative & enterprise reporter, Las Cruces Sun-News
Rebecca Latham, CEO, Girl Scouts of New Mexico
Dede Feldman, fmr. New Mexico State Senator
For More Information:
Poll: Lujan Grisham maintains small lead over Ronchetti-NM Political Report
Democrats lead big in races for 4 state offices, poll results say- Albuquerque Journal
Poll: Lujan Grisham leads Ronchetti by 7 points, Dems lead other statewide races- NM Political Report
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- Full Interview | Albuquerque City Councilor Explains Votes on Homeless Camps
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 9.2.2022 - In an interview taped August 24, Gene Grant speaks with Albuquerque’s District 4 City Councilor Brook Bassan about council’s recent votes around homeless encampments. In June, council voted to allow the creation of what they called ‘safe outdoor spaces.’ Now, in August, council has voted to stop the creation of any new homeless camps while it considers a permanent ban. Friday, August 26, Mayor Tim Keller vetoed that moratorium.
Correspondent:
Gene Grant
Guest:
Brook Bassan, Albuquerque City Councilor, District 4
For More Information:
https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/tim-keller-vetos-safe-outdoor-spaces-moratorium/amp/
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- Climate Change Impacts Hit Home for NMPBS | Our Land
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 8.26.2022 – This summer, the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire destroyed hundreds of homes in northern New Mexico. The fire also wreaked havoc on infrastructure like water systems, acequias, power lines, cell and internet towers—and even the NMPBS translator in Mora. NMPBS Chief Engineer Jason Quinn talks about the destruction of infrastructure as warming forests are increasingly vulnerable to wildfires.
Correspondents:
Laura Paskus, Kevin Maestas
Guest:
Jason Quinn, NMPBS, chief engineer & manager of broadcast technology
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- Debating Media Access in Politics | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 8.26.2022 – There’s more fallout surrounding media access at a recent campaign event for Republican Nominee Mark Ronchetti. The Society of Professional Journalists is denouncing a decision to bar a journalist from a recent rally. It begs the question, who gets to decide who is and isn’t legitimate media?
Host:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations
Inez Russell Gomez, editorial page editor, Santa Fe New Mexican
Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of Law
For More Information:
https://www.abqjournal.com/2525609/nm-reporters-rally-ejection-ignites-controversy-over-press-access-exce.html
https://spjriogrande.org/spj-rg-denounces-actions-of-ronchetti-campaign/
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- ABQ Considers Ban on Homeless Encampments | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 8.26.2022 – Gene and the panel explore possible solutions to what appears to be an impasse on homeless encampments in the city of Albuquerque. Two months after voting to allow homeless camps, city council is considering a permanent ban. The Line Panel discusses the rationale behind that reversal and considers where our leaders could go from here.
Host:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations
Inez Russell Gomez, editorial page editor, Santa Fe New Mexican
Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of Law
For More Information:
https://abq.news/2022/08/neighbors-mayor-declare-truce-over-gibson-center-homeless-shelter-okd/
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/martineztown-residents-push-back-against-planned-homeless-camp/
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- NM Jail Staffing Crisis | The Line
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 8.26.2022 - Five of New Mexico’s 26 county jails and detention centers are less than half staffed. The Line Opinion Panel reacts to that startling statistic and responds to a recent article from Searchlight New Mexico which outlines critical issues at Bernalillo County’s Metropolitan Detention Center, which is currently short more than 200 officers.
Host:
Gene Grant
Line Opinion Panelists:
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations
Inez Russell Gomez, editorial page editor, Santa Fe New Mexican
Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of Law
For More Information:
https://searchlightnm.org/off-guard/.
https://www.abqjournal.com/2525968/wage-hike-brings-more-applicants-to-mdc-ex-understaffing-still-a-pro.html
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/5-new-mexico-jails-less-than-half-staffed-1-moving-inmates/
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- New Mexico’s 2022 Shakespeare Festival in Albuquerque | In Focus
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 8.26.2022 – Gene Grant leads a behind-the-scenes conversation on the 2022 New Mexico Shakespeare Festival. Three of the minds behind this year’s shows explain what’s different about the festival in 2022 and why 400 years later, Shakespeare is still a vital part of our cultural fabric.
Correspondent:
Gene Grant
Guests:
Peter Kierst, artistic director, New Mexico Shakespeare Festival
Debi Kierst, director, King Lear
Julia Thudium, director, As You Like It
For More Information:
https://www.newmexicoshakespearefest.org/
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- Albuquerque City Councilor Explains Votes on Homeless Camps | In Context
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 8.26.2022 – Gene Grant speaks with Albuquerque’s District 4 City Councilor Brook Bassan about council’s recent votes around homeless encampments. In June, council voted to allow the creation of what they called ‘safe outdoor spaces.’ Now, in August, council has voted to stop the creation of any new homeless camps while it considers a permanent ban.
Correspondent:
Gene Grant
Guest:
Brook Bassan, Albuquerque City Councilor, District 4
For More Information:
https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/district-4/news/city-councilor-brook-bassan-introduces-legislation-to-repeal-sanctioned-encampments
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/martineztown-residents-push-back-against-planned-homeless-camp/
https://abq.news/2022/08/neighbors-mayor-declare-truce-over-gibson-center-homeless-shelter-okd/
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- Albuquerque’s Homeless Encampments, Jail Staffing Crisis & NM Shakespeare Festival | 8.26.22
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- This week on New Mexico in Focus, more context around Albuquerque City Council’s reversal on homeless encampments. Gene Grant talks with District 4 Councilor Brook Bassan about what made her change her mind on the issue. Gene also asks the Line Opinion Panel if they see any realistic solutions to this issue in the near future. Plus, the panel discusses a troubling update on the staffing crisis at Bernalillo County’s Metropolitan Detention Center, and jails across the state. The panel also weighs in on recent actions from the Ronchetti campaign to block a journalist’s access to a rally. We ask the question: who gets to decide who is and isn’t legitimate media?
Gene talks with three key members of the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival about this year’s shows at Veterans Memorial Park in Albuquerque. There are six more shows this season, with the final performance scheduled for September 3.
NMPBS Chief Engineer Jason Quinn explains the damage done to a...
