Entrepreneurship series: Gary Oppedahl, Senator Tom Udall, Senator Martin Heinrich

This week, NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS continues its series on entrepreneurship in Albuquerque in a conversation with Gary Oppedahl, director of the city of Albuquerque’s Economic Development Department. Oppedahl is known locally as a serial entrepreneur who started several successful companies in New Mexico. He tells producer Sarah Gustavus why he is now working with public and private leaders to increase access to resources for people who want to start a business in Albuquerque.

Senator Tom Udall is pushing for changes in regulations of chemicals in the United States. He sits down with Gwyneth Doland to talk about the details of the legislation.

NMIF also hears from Senator Martin Heinrich, who joins Sarah Gustavus in studio to talk about proposed changes in mining regulations following the Gold King Mine spill earlier this summer.

Host Gene Grant and this week’s Line opinion panelists debate the latest news headlines.

GUESTS:
Gary Oppedahl, director of the city of Albuquerque Economic Development Department
Senator Tom Udall
Senator Martin Heinrich

LINE PANELISTS:
Dan Foley, former House Minority Whip
Janice Arnold-Jones, former state senator
Sophie Martin, attorney and editor of DukeCityFix.com
Laura Sanchez-Rivét, Sanchez Legal Solutions

CORRESPONDENTS:
Sarah Gustavus
Gwyneth Doland

HOST:
Gene Grant

The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Sarah Gustavus. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation Communications Fund, Santa Fe Community Foundation.

Episode 917 airs October 23, 2015