New Mexico In Focus: for Broadcast May 28, Episode 344

Host

Gene Grant, Weekly Alibi Columnist

New Mexico In Focus Correspondent

Sarah Gustavus, KUNM Radio Host

Panelists

Jim Scarantino, Editor, New Mexico Watchdog
Laura E. Sanchez, Former Executive Director, New Mexico Democratic Party

Guest Panelists

Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, Professor, UNM School of Law
Phil Marquez, Radio Host, AM 1550 KIVA

Guests

Linda Lopez, Democratic Candidate for Lt. Gov.
Jerry Ortiz Y Pino, Democratic Candidate for Lt. Gov.
José Campos, Democratic Candidate for Lt. Gov.
Brian Colón, Democratic Candidate for Lt. Gov.
Lawrence Rael, Democratic Candidate for Lt. Gov.
Kent Cravens, Republican Candidate for Lt. Gov.
John Sanchez, Republican Candidate for Lt. Gov.

Topics

The office of Lt. Governor is traditionally not a particularly powerful seat in New Mexico government. Yes, the Lt. Governor has the tie-breaking vote in the senate, but that tie-breaking vote is rarely needed. And, traditionally, the Lt. Governor seat is not a stepping stone to any higher office. So, why are so many folks interested in the job this time around? Ahead this week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, answers to that question and more with all five of the democratic candidates for Lt. Governor, and two of the three republican candidates. Hear what they say about the office, and their priorities as the state’s number two administrator. Then, THE LINE panelists weigh in with their thoughts and opinions on the primary races, and which candidates might have the best chance come November. All this and more on a show that’s involved, informed and in depth, NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, Friday night at 7pm on KNME.

Contacts

Kevin McDonald
Public Affairs Producer
(505) 277-1242
(505) 238-4694 (Cell)
kmcdonald@knme.org

Kathy Wimmer
Production Unit Coordinator/Associate Producer, New Mexico In Focus
KNME-TV
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Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
(505) 277-6539
(505) 249-7012 Cell
kwimmer@knme.org