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Making Life Better For New Mexico Kids

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KUNM Call In Show Thu. 01/28 8a:

 

 

Lawmakers in Santa Fe are considering a number of bills aimed at addressing child welfare this session. We're taking a look at what's going on in the Round​h​ouse, from ​strengthening ​child porn laws ​and ending​ childhood obesity to domestic violence.​

​Do you think New Mexico's kids are getting the representation they need this session? ​Are lawmakers getting to the root of the problem, or are they missing the mark? We want to hear from you—email callinshow@kunm.org or call in live during the show.

Guests include:

  • Veronica Garcia,Executive Director for New Mexico Voices for Children
  • Gilbert Ramirez, Director of Student Support for Health Leadership High School 
  • Deborah Harris, Consultant Provider for New Mexico Association for Infant Mental Health 
  • Anthony Maez, Special Agent of Prosecutor for the Attorney General's Office  
Ed Williams came to KUNM in 2014 by way of Carbondale, Colorado, where he worked as a public radio reporter covering environmental issues. Originally from Austin, Texas, Ed has reported on environmental, social justice, immigration and Native American issues in the U.S. and Latin America for the Austin American-Statesman, Z Magazine, NPR’s Latino USA and others. In his spare time, look for Ed riding his mountain bike in the Sandias or sparring on the jiu-jitsu mat.
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