This week on New Mexico in Focus: state politics, economic development and women\u2019s issues.<\/p>\n
The Line opinion panel looks at the latest statewide poll by Research and Polling, Inc. and the Albuquerque Journal. The poll revealed a tighter-than-expected presidential race in New Mexico and showed Democrats holding leads in two key races for Congress.<\/p>\n
The Line also looks at political fundraising across the state and the continued struggles of Governor Susana Martinez\u2019s administration as a lengthy recording of the governor\u2019s chief of staff reveals the bare-knuckled nature of state politics.<\/p>\n
Three organizers of the International Mountain Bicycling Association\u2019s 2012 world summit are in studio to talk about Santa Fe\u2019s successful bid to host the October conference. Recreation planners and mountain biking enthusiasts have been quietly building New Mexico\u2019s reputation as a mountain biking destination. The conference looks to bring bicyclists \u2013 and money \u2013 to trails across the state.<\/p>\n
Martha Burk returns with a closer look at the women\u2019s vote, as both Democrats and Republicans try to win women over and win the White House.<\/p>\n
And, of course, the opinion panel goes on the clock to discuss the rest of the week\u2019s headlines.<\/p>\n
Host: Gene Grant
\nCorrespondent: Matt Grubs
\nGuests:<\/p>\n
Tim Fowler, Santa Fe Fat Tire Society
\nCharlie O’Leary, Santa Fe Conservation Trust
\nBob Rosebrough, Gallup Trails
\nMartha Burk, National Council of Women\u2019s Organizations<\/p>\n
Line Panelists:<\/p>\n
Tom Garrity, The Garrity Group PR
\nRob Nikolewski, Editor, Capitol Report New Mexico
\nSophie Martin, Editor, New Mexico Law Review
\nLaura Sanchez, Attorney<\/p>\n