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Excerpt from NMPBS-New Mexico Bar Association Mayoral Forum (2017-08-25)
About this film
This week on New Mexico in Focus, a look at the Albuquerque mayoral race as the election nears. New Mexico PBS and the criminal section of the New Mexico Bar Association held a forum for candidates vying to be the next mayor of Albuquerque. They answered questions about behavioral health services, economic development, and the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project. They also addressed many issues on crime and public safety. Some questions and answers will be featured on this week’s program; the full interview can be found on the NMiF website. And NMiF host Gene Grant and the Line Panelists debate some of the top stories in news headlines this week, including how opponents of Albuquerque’s proposed sick leave ordinance are now taking to their battle to the New Mexico Supreme Court. They also discuss concerns over accreditation at the University of New Mexico and how the Duke City’s mayoral race is shaping up. Guest: Gene Grant (Host). Line Panelists: Dan Foley (Former New Mexico House Minority Whip), Eric Griego (Former State Senator), Viki Harrison (Common Cause New Mexico), and Rachel Sams (Editor of Albuquerque Business First).
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KNME-TV (Television station : Albuquerque, N.M.)
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, New Mexico in Focus, Albuquerque mayoral election 2017, New Mexico PBS, New Mexico Bar Association, Gene Grant, Dan Foley, Eric Griego, Viki Harrison, Rachel Sams, Pat Rogers, Healthy Workforce Ordinance, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Rapid Transit, behavioral health services, sick leave legislation, New Mexico Supreme Court, Albuquerque, New Mexico, public safety
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