Governor's Race Gearing Up, Redistricting Report & Frontline Journalist Returns from Ukraine

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

Host Lou DiVizio updates the week of wet weather as the 50th Balloon Fiesta comes to a close.

Then, Gene Grant hosts a discussion with our Line Opinion Panel about the recent Governor's Debate on KOB-TV. The panel dissects the performances of both candidates, GOP Nominee Mark Ronchetti and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. The panelists also consider the key issues that are still developing ahead of election day.

New Mexico in Focus Correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with the co-author of a new report assessing the effectiveness of our state’s recent redistricting process. As Dr. Gabriel Sanchez explains, the Citizens Redistricting Commission made some significant strides towards proper representation for all New Mexicans, but it hasn’t been perfect.

Lou DiVizio talks with a journalist and filmmaker who spent the last several months in Ukraine covering the Russian invasion. Patrick Hilsman has covered military conflicts for years and has family here in New Mexico. He shares the horrors, and the triumphs he witnessed during his time covering the war in Ukraine.

For More Information:

Governor candidates could find tricky footing in homelessness debate- Albuquerque Journal

1st debate highlights stakes in New Mexico race for governor- AP News

Lujan Grisham, Ronchetti focus on persuasion, turnout in homestretch- Santa Fe New Mexican

2022 Redistricting Report- Citizens Redistricting Commission

Lawmakers Protected Themselves When Redistricting, Report Finds – NM In Depth

Patrick Hilsman “Comedy at War”-NMPBS

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