Ep.620: This week, NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS looks back at Election Day voting problems and looks forward to Ken Burns\u2019 THE DUST BOWL, airing this Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7pm and again at 9pm on Ch. 5.1.<\/p>\n
Host Gene Grant and the Line opinion panel examine the political fallout from the hours-long lines in Rio Rancho and ask whether election officials should use the case as an example to reform the state\u2019s voting system or if it\u2019s an isolated incident, confined to Sandoval County.<\/p>\n
Javier Gonzales, Chairman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, is in-studio to talk about his political party\u2019s strategy in New Mexico\u2019s 2012 elections. Gonzales will also look ahead to the legislative session and detail the priorities Democrats will carry with them to the Roundhouse in January.<\/p>\n
Julie Dunfey sits down with Gene Grant to preview the upcoming PBS special THE DUST BOWL. Dunfey is a co-producer and spent months on the road tracking down the stories from survivors that give voice to the documentary.<\/p>\n
Finally, the American Graduate series returns as the dual-language learning program in Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is highlighted.<\/p>\n
GUESTS:
\nJulie Dunfey, Co-Producer, The Dust Bowl
\nJavier Gonzales, Chairman, Democratic Party of New Mexico<\/p>\n
THE LINE GUEST:
\nTrip Jennings, New Mexico in Depth<\/p>\n
THE LINE Panelists:
\nJamie Estrada, Former U.S. Commerce Department Official
\nJohn Wertheim, Former Democratic Party of New Mexico
\nDan Foley, Former New Mexico House Republican Whip<\/p>\n
Correspondent: Matt Grubs<\/p>\n
Host\/Commentator: Gene Grant<\/p>\n
The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Matt Grubs.\u00a0Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this\u00a0program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation.\u00a0Subscribe to the\u00a0New Mexico in Focus Podcast on iTunes<\/a>.<\/p>\n