Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, Teacher Evaluations, Same-Sex Marriage in NM

This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, features an in-depth interview with Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, U.S. representative of New Mexico’s 1st congressional district. She sits down with NMiF correspondent Gwyneth Doland to talk about the upcoming foreclosure prevention workshop happening on Saturday, November 2, at West Mesa High School, beginning at 9 am. Many other topics are covered, including how women on Capitol Hill are leading efforts in bipartisanship, ways to address income inequality and food insecurity, and how Congress hopes to gain back America’s confidence. She also talks about what she calls the “more than disappointing” rollout of the Affordable Care Act.

The Line Opinion Panel looks at the clash between Albuquerque Public Schools and the Public Education Department over standardized testing and teacher evaluations, with each side accusing the other of playing politics.

Could a scuffle at the Foundation for Open Government over proposed award nominees lead to a shuffle in how they operate? The Line takes a clear look at the watchdog organization that’s committed to government transparency.

The Panel also examines the oral argument that went before the New Mexico Supreme Court last week on the issue of same-sex marriage.

GUEST:
Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico 1st Congressional District

LINE GUEST PANELISTS:
Tracy Dingmann, board member, New Mexico in Depth
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, UNM law professor

LINE PANELISTS:
Dan Foley, former NM House Republican whip
Sophie Martin, Attorney

CORRESPONDENT: Gwyneth Doland

HOST/COMMENTATOR: Gene Grant

The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Megan Kamerick. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation.

Episode 718 for air November 1, 2013