Maxeon Solar & NM’s Place in Presidential Race
This week on New Mexico in Focus, investigative journalist Justin Horwath explains why a major solar manufacturing project in Bernalillo County is stuck in limbo. Justin explains the intricacies of the global solar supply chain and how trade tensions with China are holding up the project that promises to bring 1,800 new jobs to the greater Albuquerque area.
Then, a look ahead to the presidential election after both major political parties complete their conventions. Senior producer Lou DiVizio sits down with Democratic former state senator Dede Feldman and Source New Mexico Editor Shaun Griswold, who attended both conventions this summer. In a two-segment analysis, the group discusses New Mexico’s place in crafting each party’s platform and the positions each presidential candidate is taking towards major issues impacting New Mexico: immigration and the environment.
For the 100th consecutive year, tens of thousands of New Mexicans will gather in Fort Marcy Park to burn away their troubles, in the form of a 50-foot monster named Old Man Gloom. Lou DiVizio speaks with event chair Ray Sandoval about its significance for New Mexicans and how this milestone event is being celebrated.
Host: Lou DiVizio
Segments:
Maxeon Solar Farm in Supply-Chain Limbo
Correspondent: Jeff Proctor
Guest: Justin Horwath, Investigative Journalist
Immigration & NM’s Place in Presidential Race
Correspondent: Lou DiVizio
Guests: Dede Feldman, Democratic Former State Senator
Shaun Griswold, Editor, Source New Mexico
Energy & Environmental Outlook from Major Party Platforms
Correspondent: Lou DiVizio
Guests: Dede Feldman, Democratic Former State Senator
Shaun Griswold, Editor, Source New Mexico
100th Burning of Zozobra
Correspondent: Lou DiVizio
Guest: Ray Sandoval, Zozobra Event Chair, Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe