Remembering Gov. Bill Richardson, NM’s ‘Significant’ Water Challenges & Santa Fe Mansion Tax

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we remember Gov. Bill Richardson, who died last week. NMiF correspondent Russell Contreras hosts two special panel discussions about Richardson’s impact here in New Mexico, and more broadly on the national and international stages.  

Our Land’s Laura Paskus spoke with New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Director Hannah Riseley-White about the state’s water challenges, the importance of interstate river compacts, the possibilities of protecting water for rivers and how people can get involved in water planning. This conversation took place at the end of last month.  

NMiF Senior Producer Lou DiVizio speaks with Mike Loftin, CEO of Homewise Inc., who breaks down a proposal on the ballot for Santa Fe voters this fall that would tax homes over $1M, sending the revenue generated to the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Lou also asks Loftin how the proposal could help balance the city’s housing market.  

Host: Lou DiVizio 

Segments: 
Gov. Bill Richardson’s Accomplishments in Office 
Correspondent: Russell Contreras 
Guests: Diane Denish, former Lt. Governor, Richardson Administration 
Martha Burk, author, host of the podcast ‘Equal Time with Martha Burk’   
Steve Terrell, retired reporter, Santa Fe New Mexican 

NM’s Water Challenges are ‘Significant’ 
Correspondent: Laura Paskus 
Guest: Hannah Riseley-White, director, New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission 

Santa Fe Voters Weigh Mansion Tax 
Correspondent: Lou DiVizio 
Guest: Mike Loftin, CEO, Homewise Inc.  

Gov. Bill Richardson’s Legacy  
Correspondent: Russell Contreras 
Guests: Diane Denish, former Lt. Governor, Richardson Administration 
Martha Burk, author, host of the podcast ‘Equal Time with Martha Burk’   
Steve Terrell, retired reporter, Santa Fe New Mexican