Top Stories of 2015 part 2, Entrepreneurship in NM Series (final installment)

This week, NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS host Gene Grant and local journalists continue a countdown of the top stories of 2015. The Line opinion panelists will discuss major news events like the scandal in the Albuquerque Public Schools, the resignation of Secretary of State Dianna Duran and violence in Albuquerque.

NMIF hears new insights from two local entrepreneurs in the final installment of the series on entrepreneurship in Albuquerque. Tara Gohr talks about the unique need that The Grant Plant serves in helping nonprofits apply for both local and national grants. Ken Carson tells us how he made the transition from banker to brewery owner, and how his unique menu helped him grow his business.

GUESTS:
Ken Carson, Nexus Brewery
Tara Gohr, The Grant Plant, Inc.

LINE PANELISTS:
Russell Contreras, Associated Press
Julie Ann Grimm, Santa Fe Reporter
Trip Jennings, New Mexico in Depth
Rob Nikolewski, Watchdog.org

CORRESPONDENT:
Sarah Gustavus

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 926 airs December 25, 2015 at 7:00pm on Ch.5.1