Analyzing State of the State & Priorities for the Session

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we discuss the opening days of the 2024 legislative session. 

Correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with two journalists for three discussions as the group previews this year’s 30-day session. During the first segment, we examine key moments during the governor’s State of the State address, including her reaction to protesters who interrupted her speech. Then, Gwyneth asks the virtual roundtable to zero in on a few specific areas we expect lawmakers to address — economic development and the environment. Finally, we wrap up the studio discussions with a look at Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s proposed public safety package and ask how the long list of proposals could play out. 

Then, Gwyneth takes us inside the Roundhouse to ask state Republican minority party leadership, Sen. Gregory Baca and Rep. T. Ryan Lane, how they plan to move forward after hearing the governor’s agenda for the state this year. 

Host: Lou DiVizio

Segments: 
Analyzing the 2024 State of the State Address 
Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland 
Guests: Trip Jennings, executive director, New Mexico In Depth   
Jessica Onsurez, news director, Gannett-owned New Mexico newspapers 

New Mexico Republican Minority Leaders on 2024 Legislative Session 
Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland 
Guests: Sen. Gregory Baca, Senate Minority Leader 
Rep. T. Ryan Lane, House Minority Leader 

Environment and Economic Priorities in the Roundhouse 
Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland 
Guests: Trip Jennings, executive director, New Mexico In Depth   
Jessica Onsurez, news director, Gannett-owned New Mexico newspapers 

How Lawmakers Might Address NM Public Safety and Education Concerns 
Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland 
Guests: Trip Jennings, executive director, New Mexico In Depth   
Jessica Onsurez, news director, Gannett-owned New Mexico newspapers