Sunshine Week, Chef Brian Yazzie, The Line

This week New Mexico in Focus pays tribute to Sunshine Week and the importance of government transparency in our democracy. Producer Sarah Gustavus sits down with the executive director of the New Mexico Press Association to talk about the importance of these issues for journalists and everyday New Mexicans.

Correspondent Antonia Gonzales looks at the growing movement across Native American communities to ensure more people have access to traditional foods like beans, corn and squash. Gonzales speaks with a chef from the Navajo Nation who is sharing his knowledge about traditional foods and learning from others.

And Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists discuss the resignations of some top New Mexico leaders over sexual harassment allegations. They also express their views on charges of institutional racism by the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops against a legislative decision, and debate a wage theft settlement that changes how complaints will be investigated.

Host:
Gene Grant

Correspondents:
Antonia Gonzales
Sarah Gustavus

Studio Guest:
Rory McClannahan, executive director of the New Mexico Press Association
Brian Yazzie, chef

Line Panelists:
Sophie Martin, attorney
Laura Sanchez-Rivét, attorney at Cuddy and McCarthy, LLP
H. Diane Snyder, former state senator
Harry Van Buren, professor in UNM Anderson School of Management