Environment Secretary Designate Ryan Flynn, Women’s Leadership, NM State of the State

This week, on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, Environment Secretary Designate Ryan Flynn talks with NMiF Correspondent Gwyneth Doland about water quality, the controversial rules regarding copper mines and the fuel plume from Kirtland Air Force Base.

Also, a sneak preview of an upcoming lecture series focused on women’s leadership around the world. Correspondent Furhana Afrid speaks with Marina Oborotova, president of the Albuquerque International Association, which is presenting the series, and Martha Burk, who will give a lecture on leadership paths for women.

A special edition of the Line opinion panel this week discusses Governor Martinez’’s state of the state speech, with special emphasis on her plans around the economy, education and water infrastructure. Host Gene Grant will ask former lawmakers and journalists to weigh in.

GUESTS:
Ryan Flynn, Secretary Designate, New Mexico Environment Department
Martha Burk, National Council of Women’s Organizations
Marina Oborotova, president of Albuquerque International Association

LINE GUEST PANELISTS:
Janice Arnold-Jones, former NM House Republican
Russell Contreras, reporter, Associated Press
Inez Russell Gomez, editorial page editor, Santa Fe New Mexican
Eric Griego, former NM Senate Democrat

CORRESPONDENT:
Gwyneth Doland, NMiF Correspondent
Furhana Afrid, NMiF Correspondent

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 730 for air January 24, 2014