Let’s Talk New Mexico 1/18 8am: It’s time for another short legislative session focused on the state budget as New Mexico is seeing historically high revenue, mostly from oil and gas development. But a few other issues that either require budgeting or are authorized by the governor will be on lawmakers’ agendas. The governor is pushing for an array of public safety measures, including gun restrictions, while lawmakers are also focused on education reform, the state’s child welfare agency, and energy and the environment.
On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll discuss key legislative issues with lawmakers and advocates. Are you following the legislative process or particular issues? Where do you think lawmakers and the governor should be focusing our financial resources? We want to hear from you. Email us at LetsTalk@kunm.org, leave a voice message by clicking the link below, or call in live during the show at 505-277-5866.
Guests:
- Rob Black, President and CEO, New Mexico Chamber or Commerce
- Gwyneth Doland, University of New Mexico, Communications and Journalism Department
- Paige Knight, Deputy Policy Director, New Mexico Voices for Children
- Rep. Ryan Lane (R-San Juan), GOP House Leader
- Mandi Torrez, Education Reform Director, Think New Mexico
Additional Resources:
- Total Number of U.S. Statehouse Reporters Rises, but Fewer Are on the Beat Full Time - Pew Research Center
- Is Statehouse News Actually Declining, or Just Different? - Governing
- A closer look at the governor's education initiatives for the legislative session - Albuquerque Journal
- Gov. Lujan Grisham lays out big agenda for short session in State of the State speech - Santa Fe New Mexican
- New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Legislative Agenda
- New Mexico Voices For Children Legislative Priorities
