This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, newly minted University of New Mexico President Robert Frank is in-studio to talk with host Gene Grant about his plans for UNM. The pair discuss the university\u2019s academic future, its athletic programs and Frank\u2019s vision for the state\u2019s flagship higher education institution.<\/p>\n
The Line is joined by the Santa Fe New Mexican\u2019s Trip Jennings and veteran political and public relations consultant Whitney Waite. The opinion panel will focus on the Little Bear Fire near Ruidoso and the government response to the wildfire. New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce has criticized federal management of forests and says large, hard to fight blazes have become the norm.<\/p>\n
Panelists will also examine a federal raid on the Ruidoso Downs horse racing track and alleged connections to a money laundering scheme run by the Zetas cartel in Mexico.<\/p>\n
The group also looks at the fractured relationship between Governor Martinez and her fellow Republicans in the wake of hard-fought primary contests.<\/p>\n
—GUEST:
\nRobert Frank, President of the University of New Mexico<\/p>\n
—THE LINE Guest Panelists:
\nTrip Jennings, Political Reporter, Santa Fe New Mexican
\nWhitney Waite, The Waite Company Public Relations<\/p>\n
—THE LINE Panelists:
\nDan Foley, Former New Mexico House Republican Whip
\nLaura Sanchez, Environmental Lawyer<\/p>\n
—Host\/Commentator:
\nGene Grant<\/p>\n