Children’s and Veterans’ Wellbeing in NM

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we mark Veterans’ Day with a roundtable talk on some of the benefits available to those who served. Host Nash Jones sits down with Barbara Santillanes, president of the VFW Auxiliary 401, Deputy Secretary Eric James of the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services, and Brock Wolff, CEO of the New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers.  

The New Mexico Children’s Roadmap is a new report from a child advocacy group that charts the many challenges facing kids today in New Mexico — and plots a path for future solutions. Gabrielle Uballez, executive director of New Mexico Voices for Children, talked to Nash about the many problems, and possible answers, her organization found while working on the report. 

On Election Day, Bernalillo County Clerk Michelle Kavanaugh chose to delay posting early voting results until after 10 p.m. Executive Producer Jeff Proctor interviewed Kavanaugh about her decision and whether voters should expect a similar slow-drip of results for the 2028 Democratic Primary. 

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Host: Nash Jones 

Segments: 
BernCo Clerk on Controversial Election Night Decision 
Correspondent: Jeff Proctor 
Guest: 
Michelle Kavanaugh, Bernalillo County Clerk 
 
Deep-Dive Report Examines Challenges Facing NM Kids 
Correspondent: Nash Jones 
Guest: 
Gabrielle Uballez, Executive Director, New Mexico Voices for Children 
 
How Community Schools, Maternal Healthcare Can Help Future Generations 
Correspondent: Nash Jones 
Guest: 
Gabrielle Uballez, Executive Director, New Mexico Voices for Children 

Veteran Care and Services Available in New Mexico 
Correspondent: Nash Jones 
Guests: 
Deputy Secretary Eric James, New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services 
Brock Wolff, CEO, New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers 
Barbara Santillanes, President, VFW Auxiliary 401