The Line: Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke

August 4, 2017 – The secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior, Ryan Zinke, was in New Mexico recently to look at the state’s two newest national monuments that are under review.  He also explored the Sabinoso Wilderness with Senators Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall.  Did the secretary get a balanced picture of what the people of New Mexico want for public lands in the Land of Enchantment?  The Line delves into the issues.

Line Panelists:
Dan Boyd, capitol bureau chief for the Albuquerque Journal
Dan Foley, former House minority whip
Sophie Martin, attorney and editor of DukeCityFix.com
Stephen Spitz, host of New Mexico People Places and Ideas on KUNM

Further Reading:
Ranchers compete for Zinke’s attention –  Santa Fe New Mexican
Zinke ‘horses around’ on trip, New Mexicans wait for decisions – NM Political Report