The Line: Governor Picks Ted Barela to Replace Phil Griego in Senate (Web Extra)

Governor Susana Martinez chose former Estancia mayor Ted Barela to fill the seat vacated by Phil Griego in the New Mexico Senate. Griego resigned during the legislative session over ethics violations involving a state real estate deal.

This week’s Line opinion panelists tell us what they think about the appointment.

Line Panelists: Tom Garrity (Garrity Group PR), Phil Marquez (Talk Radio, Inc.), Sophie Martin (atorney & editor of dukecityfix.com) and Laura Sanchez-Rivet (attorney – Sanchez Legal Solutions)